Federal Way, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

96,812

Unemployment

4.9%

Poverty

11.2%

Median Home

$359,000

Median Income

$68,672

Median Rent

$1,411

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Federal Way SnackAbility

8
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

8/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

9.5

Education

Commute

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Federal Way, WA Crime Report

2,886
Total Crimes

2,973.1
Total Crimes / 100k People

26.73%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Federal Way / 100k People	Washington / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	2,886	2,973.1	3,026.1	2,346.0

Violent Crime	344	354.4	293.7	387.8
Murder	6	6.2	3.9	6.5
Robbery	121	124.7	67.4	73.9
Aggravated Assault	187	192.6	187.6	279.7
Property Crime	2,542	2,618.7	2,732.4	1,958.2
Burglary	465	479.0	522.1	314.2
Larceny	1,745	1,797.7	1,854.2	1,398.0
Car Theft	332	342.0	356.1	246.0

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Federal Way, WA Cost Of Living

131
Federal Way's Overall Cost Of Living

1.3x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Federal Way	Washington	National Average
Overall	131	119	100

Services	130	112	100
Groceries	129	110	100
Health	130	122	100
Housing	131	136	100
Transportation	142	123	100
Utilities	110	91	100

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Federal Way, WA Photos

Federal Way Veterans Day Raise The Flag Crowd

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Rankings for Federal Way in Washington

Ranks #14 in Most Dangerous Cities In Washington

Ranks #19 in Worst Places To Live In Washington

Ranks #75 in Richest Cities In Washington

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Population over time in Federal Way

Year	Population	% Change
2020	96,812	0.7%
2019	96,110	1.3%
2018	94,905	1.0%
2017	93,986	1.2%
2016	92,859	1.3%
2015	91,676	1.1%
2014	90,720	1.1%
2013	89,691	1.0%
2012	88,787	1.1%
2011	87,792	-

Race / Ethnicity in Federal Way

White

43.1% (41,754)

African American

15.2% (14,729)

American Indian

0.7% (635)

Asian

13.9% (13,476)

Hawaiian

2.3% (2,235)

Other

0.4% (368)

Two Or More

6.9% (6,706)

Hispanic

17.5% (16,909)

Race	Federal Way	WA	USA
White	43.1%	67.5%	60.1%
African American	15.2%	3.7%	12.2%
American Indian	0.7%	1.0%	0.6%
Asian	13.9%	8.7%	5.6%
Hawaiian	2.3%	0.7%	0.2%
Other	0.4%	0.3%	0.3%
Two Or More	6.9%	5.2%	2.8%
Hispanic	17.5%	12.9%	18.2%

Gender in Federal Way

Female

49.8% (48,197)

Male

50.2% (48,614)

Gender	Federal Way	WA	USA
Female	49.8%	50.0%	50.8%
Male	50.2%	50.0%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Federal Way for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

5.0% (4,840)

9-12th Grade

6.0% (5,808)

High School / GED

26.0% (25,171)

Some College

23.0% (22,266)

Associate's Degree

10.0% (9,681)

Bachelor's Degree

21.0% (20,330)

Master's Degree

7.0% (6,776)

Professional Degree

1.0% (968)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (968)

Education	Federal Way	WA	USA
< 9th Grade	5.0%	3.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	6.0%	5.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	26.0%	22.0%	27.0%
Some College	23.0%	23.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	10.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	21.0%	23.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	7.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Federal Way, Washington

Less than $10,000

4.9% (476,360)

$10,000 to $14,999

3.5% (339,268)

$15,000 to $24,999

6.5% (629,239)

$25,000 to $34,999

7.1% (684,906)

$35,000 to $49,999

12.0% (1,165,421)

$50,000 to $74,999

19.8% (1,916,520)

$75,000 to $99,999

13.5% (1,311,653)

$100,000 to $149,999

17.7% (1,716,283)

$150,000 to $199,999

8.0% (771,316)

$200,000 or more

6.9% (670,228)

Income	Federal Way	WA	USA
Less than $10,000	4.9%	4.4%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	3.5%	3.1%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	6.5%	6.5%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	7.1%	6.9%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	12.0%	10.8%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	19.8%	17.1%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	13.5%	13.6%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	17.7%	18.2%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	8.0%	8.9%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	6.9%	10.5%	8.3%