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2025 Compare Cities Job Market:
West Des Moines, IA vs Maple Valley, WA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Maple Valley has been positive.
- Maple Valley has 1.9% less unemployment than West Des Moines.
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 West Des Moines, IAMaple Valley, WAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth35.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth0.1%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock4.3%-0.7%
10 Yr. Job Growth0.1372 0.0627
Reviews for West Des Moines    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I just moved here from out-of-state a few months ago and have been pleasantly surprised by the broad range of activities and amenities available in this medium sized IA  More

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Over 16 years ago

Am contemplating a move to WDM from the East Coast (NYC). Might there be anyone out there that may have experienced this and could offer guidance or comment. Thanks.   More

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We just moved to West Des Moines and we love it here! We moved here three months ago and every weekend we have been able to do something different and fun. 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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