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Crime in Federal Way summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Federal Way. Key points include:
There were 4,752 total crimes in Federal Way in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Federal Way is 4,917.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Federal Way is 545.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Federal Way is 4,372.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Federal Way is 132.05% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Federal Way Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Federal Way / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 4,752 | 4,917.7 | 2,792.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 527 | 545.4 | 326.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 5 | 5.2 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 145 | 150.1 | 67.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 327 | 338.4 | 217.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 4,225 | 4,372.3 | 2,466.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 554 | 573.3 | 398.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 2,566 | 2,655.5 | 1,634.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 1,105 | 1,143.5 | 433.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Federal Way summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Federal Way. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Washington. Key points include:
The cost of living in Federal Way is 133 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Federal Way is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Federal Way is $601,744.
The median income in Federal Way is $86,909.
Federal Way's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Federal Way Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Federal Way | Washington | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 120 | 100 |
| Services | 105 | 108 | 100 |
| Groceries | 115 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 185 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 114 | 111 | 100 |
| Transportation | 113 | 111 | 100 |
| Utilities | 113 | 110 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Federal Way, WA Weather
The average high in Federal Way is 59.9° and the average low is 43.2°.
There are 107.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 40.8 inches of precipitation each year with 4.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Federal Way |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 43.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 107.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 40.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 4.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Federal Way Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Federal Way
The current population in Federal Way is 99,493. The population has increased 13.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 99,493 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 99,232 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 99,614 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 99,792 | 3.1% |
| 2020 | 96,812 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 96,526 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 96,110 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 94,905 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 93,986 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 92,859 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 91,676 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 90,720 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 89,691 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 88,787 | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 87,792 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Federal Way
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Federal Way is:
34.9% White with 34,705 White residents.
17.8% African American with 17,751 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 392 American Indian residents.
15.3% Asian with 15,260 Asian residents.
2.9% Hawaiian with 2,867 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 453 Other residents.
8.2% Two Or More with 8,131 Two Or More residents.
20.0% Hispanic with 19,934 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Federal Way | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34.9% | 63.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 17.8% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 15.3% | 9.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 2.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 8.2% | 6.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 20.0% | 14.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Federal Way
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Federal Way is 48.8% female with 48,533 female residents.
Federal Way is 51.2% male with 50,959 male residents.
| Gender | Federal Way | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.2% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Federal Way for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Federal Way completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Federal Way completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Federal Way completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Federal Way completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Federal Way completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Federal Way completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Federal Way completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Federal Way completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Federal Way completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Federal Way | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Federal Way, Washington
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4.1% of households in Federal Way earn Less than $10,000.
3.4% of households in Federal Way earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.5% of households in Federal Way earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.9% of households in Federal Way earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.0% of households in Federal Way earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.0% of households in Federal Way earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.0% of households in Federal Way earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.0% of households in Federal Way earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.6% of households in Federal Way earn $150,000 to $199,999.
13.5% of households in Federal Way earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Federal Way | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.1% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.4% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.5% | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.9% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.0% | 8.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.0% | 14.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.0% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.0% | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.6% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 13.5% | 18.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
