At a Glance
Median Income
$32,324
$37,802 per capita
Home Value
$588,000
Zillow: $357,000
Violent Crime
75/100K
2,161/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
233 sunny days/yr
How Maple Falls Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Maple Falls's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Maple Falls a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Maple Falls residents earn a median household income of $32,324 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,802. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,142 business establishments, including 163 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Maple Falls is $588,000 , 109% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $357,000. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Maple Falls reports 75 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,161/100K.
Education
17.9% of adults in Maple Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Maple Falls has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population247
Median Age61.3 yrs
Density115/mi²
Male / Female22% / 78%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$32,324
Per Capita$37,802
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,664M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
Housing
F
Home Value$588,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$357,000
Housing Units170
Rent Burden30.7%
Crime
F
Violent75/100K
Property2,161/100K
Health
Obesity29.2%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,965/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days233/yr
Rain49.9 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation642 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Maple Falls was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Bellingham International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
66.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 163 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.