Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
17%
Federal Way
Federal Way, WA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,563
Population
97,214
Renter Mix
48% Rent
From this great city, it truly is all within reach
Parks
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Outdoor Adventure
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Beach
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Mountains
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Commutes
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Living in Federal Way places residents between Seattle and Tacoma in the scenic Puget Sound region. The city features several notable parks and outdoor spaces, including Dash Point State Park with its saltwater beach and forest trails, and the West Hylebos Wetlands Park, home to boardwalk paths through protected peat bogs. Steel Lake Park offers swimming and fishing opportunities, while Celebration Park provides sports facilities and hosts community events. The rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,589, with rates decreasing 0.6% over the past year. Housing options range from apartments near Steel Lake to residences close to the city center.
Federal Way's downtown continues to develop around the Performing Arts & Event Center (PAEC) and The Commons at Federal Way mall. The city features distinctive attractions like the Pacific Bonsai Museum and the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, both located on the former Weyerhaeuser campus grounds. Town Square Park hosts community gatherings throughout the year, and Wild Waves Theme & Water Park draws visitors as the Pacific Northwest's largest water park. The city's sister city relationships with Donghae, South Korea, and Hachinohe, Japan, reflect its international connections. Current rental options include studio apartments averaging $1,272 and three-bedroom units at $2,287, spread throughout Federal Way's neighborhoods.
Explore the City
The Performing Arts Center in Federal Way, WA.
The Wild Waves Theme Park in Federal Way, WA.m
Take a selfie by one of the cool sculptures at Celebration Park in Federal Way.
Federal Way's botanical garden is a peaceful place of beauty in Washington.
An unusual rock sculpture at the Federal Way Botanical Garden in Washington.
Steel Lake Park in Federal Way brings residents closer to the water.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$77,149
Average: $100,932
Education
25,010
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
49,069
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Federal Way has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
48%
Non-Renters
52%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Federal Way, WA is $1,259 for a studio, $1,567 for one bedroom, $1,884 for two bedrooms, and $2,305 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Federal Way has decreased by -1.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,567/month
673 Sq Ft
House
$3,198/month
1,791 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Federal Way, WA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
394 Students
Public
Grades K-8
440 Students
Green Gables Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
339 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
564 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
353 Students
Public
Grades K-8
440 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
684 Students
Public
Grades K-8
671 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
632 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
507 Students
Federal Way Senior High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,640 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,327 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,302 Students
Technology Access Foundation Academy
Public
Grades 6-12
310 Students
Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418)
Public
Grades 9-12
147 Students
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden
- Dash Point State Park
- Saltwater State Park
- Browns Point Lighthouse Park
- Foss Waterway Seaport
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- Seattle-Tacoma International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.