Fayetteville, NC vs Maple Valley, WA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Fayetteville
72.5
#876 nationally
Maple Valley
65.6
#1623 nationally
Maple Valley leads in crime level (3.0 vs 18.1). Maple Valley leads in median household income ($137,595 vs $53,424). Fayetteville leads in average commute (19 min vs 39.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fayetteville, NC | Maple Valley, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#876) | 65.6 (#1623) |
| Population | 209,749 | 28,434 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $225,510 | $784,011 |
| Median Household Income | $53,424 | $137,595 |
| Average Commute | 19 min | 39.1 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 18.1 | 3.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.4 | D+51.7 |
C-
72.5 Score
Fayetteville, NC
Growing North Carolina city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$225,510
Population
209,749
Crime
High
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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D
65.6 Score
Maple Valley, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,011
Population
28,434
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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