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Federal Way, Washington by the numbers
The violent-crime rate in Federal Way was 3.5 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 23% higher than the statewide rate (2.8). Median household income is $86,909 and the median home value is $552,800. About 99,493 people live in Federal Way.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Federal Way?
In 2025 the Federal Way Police Department reported 350 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 3.5 per 1,000 people. It stands at 23% higher than the Washington rate (2.8); the U.S. figure is 3.3. 8 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. There were also 2,652 property crimes, a rate of 26.5 per 1,000. Car thefts stand out: 4.7 per 1,000, about 2.4 times the national rate. Compared with 2021, when 531 were reported, the count is down 34%.
| Offense (2025) | Federal Way count | Per 1,000 | Washington per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 350 | 3.5 | 2.8 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 8 | 0.08 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 56 | 0.56 | 0.38 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 69 | 0.69 | 0.52 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 217 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 2,652 | 26.5 | 19.7 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 249 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,931 | 19.3 | 14.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 472 | 4.7 | 2.6 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Federal Way changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 531 | 4,757 | 11 |
| 2022 | 539 | 5,114 | 8 |
| 2023 | 631 | 5,232 | 12 |
| 2024 | 536 | 4,244 | 5 |
| 2025 | 350 | 2,652 | 8 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Federal Way Police Department's own reports.
How does Federal Way compare with Washington?
The median household income in Federal Way is $86,909, 11% lower than the Washington median ($98,141). The median owner-occupied home is worth $552,800 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,797 a month. About 99,493 people live on 22 square miles of land, roughly 4,459 per square mile. The city lies in King County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Federal Way | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 99,493 | 7,816,116 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $86,909 | $98,141 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $552,800 | $564,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,797 | $1,760 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.4% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 13.0% | 9.9% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 30.8% | 39.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 55.3% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 37.4 | 38.3 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Federal Way?
Federal Way has 5 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 5 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are South 336th Street Stormwater Dam No 2 (19 ft) and Panther Lake Ballfield Dam (15 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, King County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Very High”. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Federal Way?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 2 highway work zones in Federal Way city limits (all active that day). Roads listed: 005. 2 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Federal Way?
Federal school lists place 32 public and 6 private schools within Federal Way. 4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 6 state parks or recreation areas: Auburn State Park, Blake Island, Dash Point, Flaming Geyser and Rigney State Park and 1 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Federal Way
Gun shops
6 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Federal Way city limits, plus 1 more licensed dealer without a public storefront (not shown). 3 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Big 5 Sporting Goods #82 (Federal Way), Cash America Pawn (Federal Way), Federal Way Discount Guns (Federal Way), Federal Way Indoor Range (Federal Way), Pawn 1 - Federal Way (Federal Way) and Sportsmans Warehouse #210 (Federal Way).
Liquor stores
2 liquor stores are on the map inside the Federal Way city limits: Federal Way Spirits (Federal Way) and Total Wine & More (Federal Way).
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Federal Way city limits: Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and the Hawaiian Islands-Federal Way Health Center (Federal Way).
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Federal Way?
In 2025, Federal Way had 3.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (350 reported), 23% higher than the Washington rate (2.8). The property-crime rate was 26.5 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Federal Way?
$86,909 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $98,141 for Washington.
How much do homes cost in Federal Way?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $552,800 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $564,600 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Federal Way?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, King County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Very High”. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Auburn, WA (6 mi) · Tacoma, WA (7 mi) · Kent, WA (8 mi) · Burien, WA (11 mi) · Renton, WA (13 mi) · South Hill, WA (13 mi)
More: Washington statewide numbers · county page: King County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Federal Way city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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