At a Glance
Median Income
$129,659
$70,119 per capita
Home Value
$657,400
Zillow: $810,287
Median Rent
$1,970/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
53.9%
99.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
8.6% smoking rate
How Maplewood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Maplewood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Maplewood 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
Maplewood residents earn a median household income of $129,659 , which is 73% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $70,119. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,739 business establishments, including 580 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Maplewood is $657,400 , 133% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $810,287. Median rent is $1,970/month, with 30.2% 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 1989.
Education
53.9% of adults in Maplewood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% above the national average).
99.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Maplewood has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.
Data Overview
People
Population5,766
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density696/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born7.9%
Veterans16.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$129,659
Per Capita$70,119
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
B+
Home Value$657,400
Rent$1,970
Ownership86.5%
Zillow$810,287
Housing Units2,307
Rent Burden30.2%
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation315 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.9%
High School+99.5%
Graduate+21.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute33 min
Broadband98.8%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Maplewood was built in 1989.
21.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.