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City in Washington, United States

Federal Way

$580kMedian Home
260Days with 5+ hrs sun
60°FAvg High Temp
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View on MapPopulation100kCenter elevation463 ft
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Federal Way is a city in King County, Washington, United States and part of the Seattle metropolitan area. One of the most recently incorporated cities in the county, its population was 101,030 at the 2020 census. Federal Way is the 10th most populous city in Washington and the fifth most populous in King County.Wikipedia

Temperatures vary across four distinct seasons. Most rain falls in winter. Spring and fall feel like real transition seasons. Noticeable daylight swing. Annual snowfall is at least 15 inches.

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Where It Is

Location Context
Federal Way, Washington
Latitude47.32°
Longitude-122.31°
Population100k
Center elevation463 ft

State Context

WashingtonU.S. state

Washington is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is often referred to as Washington state to distinguish it from the national capital; both are named after George Washington, a U.S. Founding Father and the first U.S. president.Wikipedia

Income tax: None*Avg sales tax: 9.38%Property tax: 0.84%Official school data available

About the Region

Pacific Northwest

The Pacific Northwest grouping covers Washington and Oregon, including coastal communities, the Puget Sound and Willamette Valley urban areas, the Cascades, and inland cities. Seattle and Portland represent only part of that geographic variety.

West of the Cascades, coastal and valley locations generally have milder, wetter winters than many inland locations. Inland cities such as Spokane, Bend, and West Richland have different patterns, including drier conditions and larger seasonal temperature swings. Use the local climate figures: coastal conditions do not describe every Washington or Oregon city.

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Nearby Parks & Nature

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People

City Profile

Median Age37 yrs
College Educated31%bachelor's or higher
Work From Home11%of workforce
Poverty Rate12%
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Housing Costs & Income

Housing
$1,882/mo
Median rent
$580k
Median home price
Rent burden28% of income
Household Income
$80k
Median annual
Daily life

Livability

Getting AroundMixed mobility
Citywide Walk Score plus available transit and density context

Mixed day-to-day convenience.

Safety Score
62
Walk Score
38
Transit Score
31
School Rating
4/10
Internet
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The year

Climate Through the Year

Sunshine
260
days with 5+ hours of sun/year

Annual average of days with more than five hours of sunshine, not necessarily clear skies.

71% of the year
Avg High Temp
60°F
annual average
Humidity Pattern
Damp cool season
70% warm season / 85% cool season
Comfort Score
73/100
Great
Temp Swing
34°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Annual precipitation
57"
inches per year
Annual snowfall
18"
inches per year
Typical Air Quality
35
Good · 2024 modeled average
How To Read Comfort

Comfort combines temperature band fit, humidity fit, seasonal swing, and penalties for long stretches of extreme heat or cold. Higher scores mean the yearly pattern stays closer to an easier day-to-day climate band.

Monthly Temperature
Daylight Span (Sunrise to Sunset)
Precipitation Distribution
57" of precipitation per year
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Humidity Through The Year
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big seasonal humidity swing
Summer 69% · Winter 85% · Jul-Dec 65-86%
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Watchouts

Natural Hazard Risk

Flood Risk
minimal
FEMA classification
Wildfire Risk
minimal
FEMA rating
Poor Air Days
1 days
per year with AQI > 100
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