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    City vs city

    Maple Valley, WA vs Seattle, WA

    Maple ValleySeattle
    Population28,121741,440
    Population growth (1 yr)0.8%0.9%
    Median home value$672,000$912,100
    Median rent$2,189$1,998
    Household income$147,546$121,984
    Unemployment4.8%4.2%
    Bachelor's degree+30%38%
    State crime /100k2,3092,309

    Gold marks the better number on each line.

    Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023 vs 2022); FBI Crime Data Explorer (statewide).

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