Federal Way, WA

Living in Federal Way

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Bikeability 57
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Walkability 46
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Commute 14
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Public Transit 67
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Affordability 41
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Public Safety 58
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Airports 96
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Hospitals 57
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Colleges 74
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Schools 31
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Residents

97k Population +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

$67k Median 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

$329k Median Home Value +$40k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median 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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Airports

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Tri-Cities Airport
169 miles, SE