Federal Way, Washington
Quick Statistics
Federal Way is a community in King County, Washington, home to about 99,493 people spread across 22.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $43,277 a year, and a typical home is worth about $552,800. About 39.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.2% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 11 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Washington towns GeoStat tracks, Federal Way ranks number 10 of 628 in population, number 283 in median household income, number 195 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Federal Way typically top out near 70°F in July, while January nights average about 32°F. The area sees roughly 42 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lakeland North, WA | 3.1 mi. | 15,950 |
| 2. | Lakeland South, WA | 3.5 mi. | 13,100 |
| 3. | Fife Heights, WA | 3.5 mi. | 1,446 |
| 4. | Dash Point, WA | 3.6 mi. | 889 |
| 5. | Milton, WA | 4.2 mi. | 8,894 |
| 6. | Algona, WA | 4.6 mi. | 3,247 |
| 7. | Browns Point, WA | 4.9 mi. | 1,198 |
| 8. | Pacific, WA | 5.3 mi. | 7,066 |
What is the population of Federal Way, Washington?
Federal Way has a population of about 99,493 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Federal Way, Washington in?
Federal Way is located in King County, Washington.
What is the median home value in Federal Way, Washington?
The median home value in Federal Way is about $552,800, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Federal Way, Washington?
The median personal income in Federal Way is about $43,277 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Federal Way, Washington?
Since 1950, 5 tornadoes have been recorded in King County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Federal Way, Washington?
Typical July highs run about 70 degrees and January lows about 32 degrees, with around 42 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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