Federal Way, Washington
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City Overview
As of 2009, Federal Way's population is 84,819 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 1.09 percent.
The median home cost in Federal Way is $270,890. Home appreciation the last year has been -6.80 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Federal Way's cost of living is 7.26% Higher than the U.S. average.
Federal Way public schools spend $5,294 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 21 students per teacher in Federal Way.
The unemployment rate in Federal Way is 8.30 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Federal Way jobs have Decreased by 3.10 percent.
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People
The 2009 Federal Way, WA, population is 84,819. There are 4,006 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Federal Way, WA
The median age is 34.8. The US median is 37.6. 56.19% of people in Federal Way, WA, are married. 11.84% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.65 people. 25.63% of people are married, with children. 11.46% have children, but are single.
Race in Federal Way, WA
63.23% of people are white, 9.89% are black, 15.98% are asian, 0.97% are native american, and 10.26% claim 'Other'.
9.19% of the people in Federal Way, WA, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 90.81% are non-hispanic).
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Great location for recreation: I've spent over 20 years in the area and have never run out of stuff to do. If you like outdoor activities this is the place to be. Lots of hiking, camping and biking... (read more)It's Nice, BUT the Weather Sucks!: I have lived here 17 years and we are so ready to move. We will be moving to CA soon. I am so sick of the cold weather and the rain. If Federal Way had nicer weather... (read more)Its not rainy ALL the time.. just most of the time: ... which is why I'm going to the... (read more)Have an opinion about Federal Way? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Federal Way Click Here
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Health
There are 382 physicians per 100,000 population in Federal Way, WA. The US average is 170.
Federal Way, WA Health Index
Air quality in Federal Way, WA is 4 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Federal Way, WA is 60 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 20 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Great place to live: I grew up in Federal way WA and will have ot say it's the best place to grow up. Nice climate, plenty to do, Seatac Mall, Close to Tacoma, Wild Wave and Enchanted... (read more)Great place to live!: I grew up in Federal Way (from 6 years old to 20 years old) and there are a mountain of things to do there. From Enchanted Village/Wild Waves, which used to be owned by... (read more)My Hometown: Federal Way is located somewhere between Seattle and Tacoma. I grew up here and went through the schools including Olympic View Elementary, Illahee Jr. High and Decatur... (read more)Have an opinion about Federal Way? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Federal Way Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 8.30% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -3.10% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 25.50% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 8.80% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 0.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $23,758 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $51,015 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 9.78% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 10.23% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 11.73% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 17.97% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 23.14% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 12.61% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 9.92% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 3.51% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.81% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.30% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 14.41% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 17.06% | 20.24% |
| Service | 14.35% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 31.78% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.15% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 8.93% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 13.31% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Federal Way, WA, is 8.30%, with job growth of -3.10%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 25.50%.
Federal Way, WA Taxes
Federal Way, WA,sales tax rate is 8.80%. Income tax is 0.00%.
Federal Way, WA Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $23,758, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $51,015.
Federal Way Economy SperlingViews
It's Nice, BUT the Weather Sucks!: I have lived here 17 years and we are so ready to move. We will be moving to CA soon. I am so sick of the cold weather and the rain. If Federal Way had nicer weather... (read more)Its not rainy ALL the time.. just most of the time: ... which is why I'm going to the... (read more)Weather in the Great Northwet: It's overcast, raining, and cold today. And that about describe's the weather for the rest of the week and last week, too. We never have to worry about the Groundhog... (read more)Have an opinion about Federal Way? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Federal Way Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 24 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $270,890 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -6.80% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 53.78% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 3.40% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 43.08% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $10.83 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 2.06% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 2.09% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 1.46% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 1.29% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 1.94% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.63% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 28.56% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 35.63% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 8.51% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 3.92% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 1.96% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.39% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 4.07% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 5.42% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 12.30% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 31.20% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 26.52% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 14.90% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 3.49% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 1.06% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 1.04% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Federal Way, WA, is $270,890. Home appreciation is -6.80% over the last year. The median age of Federal Way, WA, real estate is 24 years.
Federal Way, WA Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 43.08% of the Federal Way, WA, population. 3.40% of houses and apartments in Federal Way, WA, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Federal Way Housing SperlingViews
Who can really afford to live here?: In the coming months my plans include a change of location away from Washington. To where, that is still up in the air as I continue to research where to relocate my... (read more)schools: school board appears out of control. class sizes are too small, charges for extracuricular activities too high for most families and a MULTITUDE of days when school... (read more)Great location for recreation: I've spent over 20 years in the area and have never run out of stuff to do. If you like outdoor activities this is the place to be. Lots of hiking, camping and biking... (read more)Have an opinion about Federal Way? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Federal Way Click Here
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Crime
Federal Way, WA, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 6. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Federal Way, WA, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 6. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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schools: school board appears out of control. class sizes are too small, charges for extracuricular activities too high for most families and a MULTITUDE of days when school... (read more)Great location for recreation: I've spent over 20 years in the area and have never run out of stuff to do. If you like outdoor activities this is the place to be. Lots of hiking, camping and biking... (read more)It's Nice, BUT the Weather Sucks!: I have lived here 17 years and we are so ready to move. We will be moving to CA soon. I am so sick of the cold weather and the rain. If Federal Way had nicer weather... (read more)Have an opinion about Federal Way? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Federal Way Click Here
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Climate
Federal Way, WA, gets 39 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 0 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 146.
On average, there are 151 sunny days per year in Federal Way, WA. The July high is around 76 degrees. The January low is 37. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 72 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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It's Nice, BUT the Weather Sucks!: I have lived here 17 years and we are so ready to move. We will be moving to CA soon. I am so sick of the cold weather and the rain. If Federal Way had nicer weather... (read more)Its not rainy ALL the time.. just most of the time: ... which is why I'm going to the... (read more)Weather in the Great Northwet: It's overcast, raining, and cold today. And that about describe's the weather for the rest of the week and last week, too. We never have to worry about the Groundhog... (read more)Have an opinion about Federal Way? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Federal Way Click Here
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Education
Federal Way, WA, schools spend $5,294 per student. There are 21 pupils per teacher, 462 students per librarian, and 531 children per counselor in Federal Way, WA schools.
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Great place to live: I grew up in Federal way WA and will have ot say it's the best place to grow up. Nice climate, plenty to do, Seatac Mall, Close to Tacoma, Wild Wave and Enchanted... (read more)Great place to live!: I grew up in Federal Way (from 6 years old to 20 years old) and there are a mountain of things to do there. From Enchanted Village/Wild Waves, which used to be owned by... (read more)My Hometown: Federal Way is located somewhere between Seattle and Tacoma. I grew up here and went through the schools including Olympic View Elementary, Illahee Jr. High and Decatur... (read more)Have an opinion about Federal Way? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Federal Way Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Federal Way, WA, takes 33 minutes. 74% of commuters drive their own car alone. 15% carpool with others. 6% take mass transit and 3% work from home.
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It's Nice, BUT the Weather Sucks!: I have lived here 17 years and we are so ready to move. We will be moving to CA soon. I am so sick of the cold weather and the rain. If Federal Way had nicer weather... (read more)Its not rainy ALL the time.. just most of the time: ... which is why I'm going to the... (read more)Weather in the Great Northwet: It's overcast, raining, and cold today. And that about describe's the weather for the rest of the week and last week, too. We never have to worry about the Groundhog... (read more)Have an opinion about Federal Way? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Federal Way Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Federal Way, WA is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Federal Way, WA is more expensive.
Overall, Federal Way, WA cost of living is 107.26.
Federal Way Cost of Living SperlingViews
Who can really afford to live here?: In the coming months my plans include a change of location away from Washington. To where, that is still up in the air as I continue to research where to relocate my... (read more)schools: school board appears out of control. class sizes are too small, charges for extracuricular activities too high for most families and a MULTITUDE of days when school... (read more)Great location for recreation: I've spent over 20 years in the area and have never run out of stuff to do. If you like outdoor activities this is the place to be. Lots of hiking, camping and biking... (read more)Have an opinion about Federal Way? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Federal Way Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 37.26% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 16.15% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 11.74% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 2.39% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 2.03% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 1.03% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 3.02% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 2.76% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 1.24% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.66% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 4.52% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 1.87% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.13% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.47% | 0.54% |
37.26% of the people in Federal Way, WA are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 16.15% are Catholic; 11.74% are Protestant; 2.39% are LDS; 4.52% are another Christian faith; 1.87% in Federal Way, WA are Jewish; 0.13% are an eastern faith; 0.47% affilitates with Islam.
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Great place to live: I grew up in Federal way WA and will have ot say it's the best place to grow up. Nice climate, plenty to do, Seatac Mall, Close to Tacoma, Wild Wave and Enchanted... (read more)Great place to live!: I grew up in Federal Way (from 6 years old to 20 years old) and there are a mountain of things to do there. From Enchanted Village/Wild Waves, which used to be owned by... (read more)My Hometown: Federal Way is located somewhere between Seattle and Tacoma. I grew up here and went through the schools including Olympic View Elementary, Illahee Jr. High and Decatur... (read more)Have an opinion about Federal Way? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Federal Way Click Here
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Voting
64.95% of the people in Federal Way, WA are registered as Democrats. 33.69% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.36%.
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schools: school board appears out of control. class sizes are too small, charges for extracuricular activities too high for most families and a MULTITUDE of days when school... (read more)Great location for recreation: I've spent over 20 years in the area and have never run out of stuff to do. If you like outdoor activities this is the place to be. Lots of hiking, camping and biking... (read more)Who can really afford to live here?: In the coming months my plans include a change of location away from Washington. To where, that is still up in the air as I continue to research where to relocate my... (read more)Have an opinion about Federal Way? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Federal Way Click Here
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