Maple Heights-Lake Desire, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Pierce County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
3,694 Population 908/sq mi density
$131,042 Median Income $53,446 per capita
$753,300 Home Value $670,976 Zillow
$2,903 Median Rent 23.5% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$131,042 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$753,300 home value, $2,903/mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Maple Heights-Lake Desire, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$131,042
74% above
$53,446 per capita
Home Value
$753,300
167% above
Zillow: $670,976
Median Rent
$2,903/mo
150% above
23.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
45.0%
34% above
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.2%
31% below
7.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Maple Heights-Lake Desire Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Maple Heights-Lake Desire's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
174%
Home Value
267%
Rent
250%
Poverty
9%
Bachelor's
134%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Maple Heights-Lake Desire a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Maple Heights-Lake Desire residents earn a median household income of $131,042 , which is 74% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,446. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,820 business establishments, including 1,771 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Maple Heights-Lake Desire is $753,300 , 167% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $670,976. Median rent is $2,903/month, with 23.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Education

45.0% of adults in Maple Heights-Lake Desire hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% above the national average). 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Maple Heights-Lake Desire has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population3,694
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density908/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born12.3%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$131,042
Per Capita$53,446
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354

Housing

B
Home Value$753,300
Rent$2,903
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$670,976
Housing Units1,295
Rent Burden23.5%

Health

Obesity22.2%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death7,855/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain34.7 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation481 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.0%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+16.9%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute29 min
Broadband98.3%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries29

Did You Know?

The median home in Maple Heights-Lake Desire was built in 1985.
20.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.8% of the population has a disability.
12.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 1,771 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 86 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.