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Federal Way, WA

Founded 1929King CountyElev. 157 m
Population
99,232
Median home
$499,600
Disaster risk
Very High
Public schools
33
Sex offenders
5

Overview

About Federal Way

With about 99,232 residents, Federal Way is one of Washington's notable places. Federal Way was founded in 1929 and sits in King County. The median age is 37.6 and the median household income is $82,144. Homes carry a median value of $499,600, and about 56% of residents own where they live. Around 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 32 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
99,232
Median age
37.6
Median household income
$82,144
Per-capita income
$39,547
Poverty rate
12.7%
High-school grad or higher
90.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
Unemployment
5.9%
Avg. commute
32.4 min
Work from home
12.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White35.8%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Black17.4%
Asian14.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts33.7%
Service20.8%
Sales & office19.3%
Production, transportation & material moving15.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$499,600
Median gross rent
$1,738/mo
Owner-occupied
55.7%
Median year built
1984
Households
36,396
Avg. household size
2.7

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Federal Way has 33 public schools — 15 elementary, 4 middle, 9 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 8 schools
Reading53%
Math31%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Career Academy at Truman High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Decatur High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Employment Transition ProgramHighGrades 9–12
Federal Way High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Federal Way Running Start Home SchoolHighGrades 11–12
Gateway to CollegeHighGrades 9–12
Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418)HighGrades 9–12
Technology Access Foundation Academy at SaghalieHighGrades 6–12
Todd Beamer High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Federal Way Public AcademyMiddleGrades 6–10
Illahee Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
Lakota Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Sacajawea Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Adelaide Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime70% above national
Federal Way655
Washington365
United States386
↑ 86% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime180% above national
Federal Way5,462
Washington2,941
United States1,952
↑ 28% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Federal Way Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Federal Way.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very High
Top hazards · King County
AvalancheVery High
EarthquakeVery High
Riverine floodingVery High
Heat waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LandslideRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Federal Way is in King County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Federal Way was founded in 1929 and sits in King County. Elevation ~157 m.

Map of Federal Way
Federal Way, WA
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Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Jovita Land Company Model Home--Corbett House
Notable people from Federal Way
Jaden McDanielsKelyn RoweAriana KukorsSam KimMichael McGradyAndre FiliC. J. EllebyHank CongerSean OkoliAaron Tran
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Nearby cities
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Registered sex offenders in Federal Way, WA (5)

Public sex-offender registry records for Federal Way, Washington.

Edward Ronald Anderson, 83
Federal Way · King County · 98023
William David Anderson, 55
Federal Way · 98003
Michael Lee Williams, 49
Federal Way · Jones County · 98023
AKA Mike Lee Williams
Leo Patrick Victoria, 57
Federal Way · King County · 98023
AKA Leo Patrick Victoria, Robert L Jones
Robert Shunn Johnson, 53
Federal Way · King County · 98003

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Federal Way — frequently asked

What is the population of Federal Way, Washington?
Federal Way has a population of about 99,232, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Federal Way?
The median home value in Federal Way is $499,600, and the median gross rent is $1,738/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Federal Way safe? What is the crime rate?
Federal Way Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 655 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Federal Way face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates King County as "Very High" overall, with top hazards including avalanche, earthquake, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in Federal Way?
Federal Way has 33 public schools (15 elementary, 4 middle, 9 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Federal Way?
Public registry data lists 5 registered sex offenders in or near Federal Way. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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