Federal Way, Washington

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
99,614
Population
$80,360
Median Income
$454,300
Home Value
37.4
Median Age

Demographics

Federal Way has a population of 99,614 with a median age of 37.4. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
42.2%
Hispanic
18.4%
Black
16.4%
Asian
15.0%
Other
8.0%
Demographic Value
Total Population99,614
Median Age37.4
White42.2%
Black or African American16.4%
Asian15.0%
Hispanic or Latino18.4%
Other / Two or More Races8.0%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Federal Way is $80,360, which is 6.9% above the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $37,674. The poverty rate is 11.8%.

$80,360
Median Household Income
$37,674
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Federal Way is 5.5%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Federal Way, 90.2% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9.5% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
90.2%
Bachelor's+
30.6%
Graduate+
9.5%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher90.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher30.6%
Graduate or Professional Degree9.5%

Housing

The median home value in Federal Way is $454,300, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,660. The homeownership rate is 55.4%.

$454,300
Median Home Value
$1,660/mo
Median Rent
55.4%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$454,300
Median Monthly Rent$1,660
Homeownership Rate55.4%
Vacancy Rate5.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Federal Way, Washington?
The population of Federal Way, Washington is 99,614 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Federal Way, Washington?
The median household income in Federal Way, Washington is $80,360. This is 6.9% above the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Federal Way, Washington?
The median home value in Federal Way, Washington is $454,300. The median monthly rent is $1,660.
What percentage of people in Federal Way have a college degree?
In Federal Way, Washington, 30.6% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 90.2% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Federal Way, Washington an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Federal Way, Washington is 5.7x (median home value $454,300 vs. median income $80,360), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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