San Juan Islands, WA relocation guide
Moving to Maple Falls, WA
$614,600Median home value
Whatcom CountyArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About Maple Falls
Maple Falls is a tiny community in Whatcom County, Washington, on the Mount Baker Highway between Deming and Glacier. About 300 people live here at the edge of Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, where the highway follows the Nooksack River. Homes are cabins and forest houses; the town serves skiers and hikers heading to Mount Baker.
Home prices in Maple Falls
The median home value in Maple Falls is $614,600.
Top places in Maple Falls
- Mount Baker Ski Area — ~30 min east up the highway.
- Nooksack River — fishing and the riverside.
- Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest — surrounding trails.
- Glacier — the last town before the ski area.
- Artist Point — the alpine viewpoint, ~45 min east in summer.
Commuting from Maple Falls
- ~45 min to Bellingham via WA-542 (Mount Baker Highway).
- No public transit; the highway is the only route.
- Whatcom Transportation Authority bus service is limited along the highway.
Maple Falls FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Maple Falls, WA?
The median home value in Maple Falls is $614,600. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Maple Falls, WA?
~45 min to Bellingham via WA-542 (Mount Baker Highway).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.