2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Arcata, CA vs Maple Valley, WA

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- The average commute for residents of Maple Valley is 21.9% longer than it is for residents of Arcata.
- 13.7% more residents of Maple Valley work from home compared to residents of Arcata.
 Arcata, CAMaple Valley, WAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock4027
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 Commute Mode
 Arcata, CAMaple Valley, WAUnited States
 Auto (alone)56.3%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock6.7%8.6%
 Mass Transit2.4%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.2%0.5%
 Walk14.7%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock14.9%9.7%
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 Arcata, CAMaple Valley, WAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.3.1%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock7.5%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.24.6%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock3.7%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.15.1%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock5.1%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.3.7%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock6.9%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.0.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock20.1%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.5%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock6.7%2.9%
Reviews for Arcata    17 Reviews

Pros: Nature hikes Cons: One of highest crime rates in the nation. Opioid epidemic going on (you’ll regularly witness drug deals and ppl doing drugs) No  More

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It takes a special set of preferences to select Arcata. Is this you? - You love clouds and fog. You are happy if you see the sun maybe 10-20 times a year. - Chilly  More

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Over 11 years ago

I've lived in Humboldt for over 30 yrs and know all the areas well. Arcata is the jewel of Humboldt due to having a university and many liberal creative people. There is  More

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Reviews for Maple Valley    3 Reviews

We moved to Maple Valley 14 years ago from Kent, mostly for the school district. We have been very happy with the decision. Most of the state's best school districts  More

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Over 15 years ago

Quiet, beautiful, lush greenery and just 30 miles to Seattle. Take a load off and stay awhile.  More

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Being a resident of Maple Valley for most of my life. I know I wouldn't be where I am if it weren't for the teachers of Tahoma School District #409. Don't let the crime  More

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