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Maple Valley, WA vs Ludington, MI

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- Household income in Ludington, is 63% less than it is in Maple Valley and is 51% below the National Average.
- Maple Valley unemployment rate is 5.2%.
- Ludington unemployment rate is 6.9%.
 Maple Valley, WALudington, MIUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.9%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock0.3%1.6%
 Future Job Growth37.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes8.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock4.3%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$45,405  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$45,673$69,021
 Family Median Income$131,642  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Maple Valley, WALudington, MIUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock11.8%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K2.6%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock17.3%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K2.7%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock7.9%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K4.3%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock12.8%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K13.3%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock11.4%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K18.3%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock2.9%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Maple Valley, WALudington, MIUnited States
 Management, business, finance26.8%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock3.0%6.5%
 Community, social services1.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.7%1.2%
 Education, library8.2%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock0.6%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology4.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock2.8%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement2.6%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock13.0%5.4%
 Building maintenance2.1%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock1.7%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support20.5%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair6.3%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock19.7%13.1%
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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Reviews for Ludington    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Is awesome. I love salmon fishing there. During the summer months there will be thousands of people from Ludington all the way to Frankfort and everyone usually leaves  More

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The beach is the place to be!!!! It is one of the absolute most beautiful beaches in Michigan! The sand dunes on the way to the state park are fabulous and  More

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If you like mild summers and snowy winters this is the place to be!!! From Memorial Day to Labor Day, almost like a switch, the weather is beautiful!! You have your  More

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