Steel Lake, Federal Way, WA
Living in Steel Lake
Bikeability57
Walkability57
Commute20
Public Transit69
Affordability70
Public Safety58
Airports96
Hospitals58
Colleges75
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools25
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
22kPopulation+681 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
68%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian13%
Black13%
Caucasian43%
Hispanic or Latino24%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$70kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
36 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector78%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van83%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation8%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$276kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$855Median Monthly Rent+$101 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached46%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K24%
$400K to $499K18%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity62%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Utility gas34%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Steel Lake
United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
King County41
Property Crime in Steel Lake
United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
King County79
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (63%)(32%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump29%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 8 | 3 |
| Feb | 43 | 5 | 2 |
| Mar | 46 | 6 | 2 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 9 | 1 |
| Dec | 40 | 8 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Steel Lake
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding28
Coastal Flooding9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Steel Lake, Federal Way, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Steel Lake, Federal Way, WA
Holy Innocents School of the Northwest
1 miles, NE
St Nicholas Montessori School
1 miles, E
St Vincent De Paul School
1 miles, W
St Luke's Preschool & Kindergarten
1 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Steel Lake, Federal Way, WA
Northwest College of Art & Design
8 miles, SW
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
8 miles, SW
University of Puget Sound
9 miles, SW
University of Phoenix-Washington
10 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Steel Lake, Federal Way, WA
St Francis Community Hospital
2 miles, S
Multicare Auburn Medical Center
4 miles, E
Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital
8 miles, SW
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
8 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Steel Lake, Federal Way, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
9 miles, N
Bellingham International Airport
102 miles, N
Portland International Airport
121 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
168 miles, SE