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Maple Falls, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Island County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
247 Population 115/sq mi density
$32,324 Median Income $37,802 per capita
$588,000 Home Value $357,000 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 233 sunny days/yr
75 Violent Crime/100K 2,161 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$32,324 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$588,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
75 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Maple Falls, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,324
57% below
$37,802 per capita
Home Value
$588,000
109% above
Zillow: $357,000
Violent Crime
75/100K
80% below
2,161/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
47% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
9% below
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)

Income
43%
Home Value
209%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
20%
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.