Federal Way, WA
Living in Federal Way
Bikeability57
Walkability46
Commute14
Public Transit67
Affordability41
Public Safety58
Airports96
Hospitals57
Colleges74
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools31
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
97kPopulation+8.7k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
27%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
68%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian13%
Black14%
Caucasian44%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial7%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian3%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate26%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$67kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
38 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation8%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$329kMedian Home Value+$40k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$405 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached51%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198925%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K30%
$400K to $499K18%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity56%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas41%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Federal Way
United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
King County41
Property Crime in Federal Way
United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
King County79
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (62%)(33%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton65%
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 | 0 |
| 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 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Federal Way
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding29
Coastal Flooding9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Federal Way, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Federal Way, WA
St Luke's Preschool & Kindergarten
1 miles, NE
Life Academy of Puget Sound
1 miles, N
Compass Montessori School
1 miles, NW
St Vincent De Paul School
1 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Federal Way, WA
Northwest College of Art & Design
6 miles, SW
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
7 miles, SW
University of Puget Sound
7 miles, SW
Faith International University
9 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Federal Way, WA
St Francis Community Hospital
2 miles, SE
Multicare Auburn Medical Center
5 miles, E
Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital
6 miles, SW
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
7 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Federal Way, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
10 miles, N
Bellingham International Airport
103 miles, N
Portland International Airport
120 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
169 miles, SE