Signals
Mill Creek East
Maple Valley
Climate
74 · Top 35%
vs74 · Top 35%
Physical resilience
45 · Bottom 35%
vs41 · Bottom 31%
Housing affordability
77 · Bottom 45%
vs80 · Bottom 49%
Access
87 · Bottom 34%
vs92 · Top 50%
Economic stability
86 · Top 2%
vs80 · Top 7%
Measured values
| Metric | Mill Creek East | Maple Valley | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,453 | 28,287 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $192,937 | $152,885 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $67,712 | $55,299 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 5,721/sq mi | 4,711/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $905,400 | $724,700 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $3,152 | $2,304 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 82.6% | 83.2% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 67.6% | 50.2% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 4.1% | 4.8% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 72°F | 77°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 37°F | 37°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 33.4" | 34.7" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 22 mi | 14 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 35.9 min | 39.5 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 35.2 | 36.7 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Mill Creek East
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake.
Maple Valley
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake.
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74
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70
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