Federal Way, WA vs Kent, WA

Federal Way, WA vs Kent, WA: What the data shows

Federal Way, WA is in Federal Way, WA while Kent, WA is in Kent, WA — both in the same state. On home prices, Federal Way, WA is the more affordable option at $403,200 median — $91,200 less than Kent, WA's $494,400. WYLT rates Federal Way, WA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Kent, WA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Federal Way, WA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Kent, WA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Federal Way, WA has Low flood risk and Kent, WA has Low flood risk.

Kent, WA is the more walkable neighborhood. Federal Way, WA scores 60/100 (somewhat walkable) versus Kent, WA's 62/100 (somewhat walkable). For families weighing school quality, Kent, WA has the higher school rating — Federal Way, WA rates 6.4/10 and Kent, WA rates 6.7/10.