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Gillette, WY vs Maple Valley, WA

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- Household income in Maple Valley, is 50% more than it is in Gillette and is 45% above the National Average.
- Gillette unemployment rate is 6.9%.
- Maple Valley unemployment rate is 5.2%.
 Gillette, WYMaple Valley, WAUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock2.6%1.6%
 Future Job Growth1.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes5.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock0.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$35,090  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$125,092$69,021
 Family Median Income$92,667  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Gillette, WYMaple Valley, WAUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock3.5%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K4.4%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock2.3%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K5.1%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock4.4%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K7.5%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock5.2%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K17.9%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock25.8%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K11.9%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock17.6%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Gillette, WYMaple Valley, WAUnited States
 Management, business, finance9.9%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock11.8%6.5%
 Community, social services1.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.8%1.2%
 Education, library8.5%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock1.3%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology5.5%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock1.4%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.3%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock2.5%5.4%
 Building maintenance3.3%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock1.8%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support17.9%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair19.4%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock7.9%13.1%
Reviews for Gillette    6 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Not sure why the people relying to the negative comments with positive comments don't make their own reviews. Gillette has the same problems that similarly-sized towns  More

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Over 4 years ago

You have to be a complete jerk to live here. These people are total losers. never been In a town where it's ok to steal and lie. the city tries to steal. Had a way too  More

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I've lived here several times - adding up to around 37 of my 45 years - and I can't wait to leave. As soon as my youngest graduates from high school I am out of here.  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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