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Federal Way Area Facts

  • Federal Way has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • Federal Way crime rates are 87% higher than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Federal Way is 14% higher than the Washington average
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The dregs of society User Rating 1 rating By SomeoneinFW ( Apr 22, 2017) Not a good city for families. Terrible schools. High crime, unsavory people, gangsta lifestyle glorified, identity politics reigns, homeless people and welfare recipients flock here. ...Read More Read Less
Federal Way, WA - Small Town Feel, Big City Amenities User Rating 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 23, 2010) Federal Way, Washington, is a medium-sized city located between Seattle and Tacoma. I have worked in Federal Way for several years and have enjoyed exploring the areas in and around the city. Federal Way has the amenities of a big city: shopping, a comprehensive hospital and medi ...Read More cal center, and major industries, including the Weyerhaeuser corporate headquarters. At the same time, there is a small town feel; I have found the residents to be very friendly and welcoming. Outdoor enthusiasts will find a plethora of opportunities for recreation in every season. Dash Point State Park, a waterfront park on Puget Sound, offers picnic and camping areas, beachcombing, boating, and hiking. Mount Rainier, less than an hour away by car, offers downhill and cross-country skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer.

Hardcore urbanites will likely be less than thrilled with the nightlife available in Federal Way. However, there are several attractive options for entertainment. The White River Amphitheater, 15 miles east of Federal Way, hosts national musical acts most weekends throughout the summer, and of course Seattle, which offers a something for everyone, is only a short drive or bus ride away. Read Less
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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Federal Way? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      The Park
      Fishers Pond Park
      The Commons Community Park
      French Lake Park
      Celebration Park
      Alderbrook Park
      Mirror Lake Park
      Little Gym

      Entertainment

      Lakota Gymnasium
      Century Federal Way
      Cafe Arizona
      Secoma Lanes
      Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center
      Heritage Center of Federal Way
      Clock tower bell
      Knutzen Family Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      JP's Tavern
      Scoreboard Pub
      La Michoacana
      Papa John's
      Qdoba
      Total Wine
      Vince's Sports Bar

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Federal Way? Of all people who commute, 7.5% take public transportation in Federal Way.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Federal Way? The cost of living in Federal Way is 134/100 - which is 14% higher than Washington.
      Federal Way
      134

      34% more expensive than average

      Washington
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Federal Way? Federal Way crime rates are 6,053, which are 87% higher than Washington
      Total Crime
      6,053 per 100k people

      165% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 17  

      165% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      4%

      Year over year crime is up

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Federal Way? The median income in Federal Way is $68,672 which is 9% higher than Washington.
      Median household income
      $68,67224% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $32,78810% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      31% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Federal Way a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      St. Francis Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Key Compounding Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      High Land Pharmacy
      Onuri Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Family Vision Care
      Chiropractor
      Center for Diagnostic Imaging
      Center for Diagnostic Imaging
      Connections Counseling Services NW
      Moore Counseling
      Christian Family Wellness
      Natural Health Center

      A+ Housing

      What are Federal Way home prices? Federal Way home prices are $359,000 - which is 33% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $359,00094% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,41149% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      54%

      15% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Federal Way have good schools? The Federal Way graduation rate is 86% - which is 1% lower than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      3% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      44%

      8% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      18% higher than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Federal Way a good place to live? Federal Way has an overall rating of 47% from 22 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      47%

      22 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      45%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      50%

      20 total surveys

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