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Federal Way, WA
Federal Way · King County · WA 98003
Updated June 19, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$403K
Median Price
60/100
Walk Score
6.4/10
Schools
45 min
to Seattle
Score Breakdown
DAffordability
45/100
D+Safety
55/100
CSchools
64/100
D+Quietness
50/100
B-Commute
70/100
CWalkability
60/100
WYLT Score57/100
Our Take
Federal Way offers decent affordability and moderate walkability, but the neighborhood is marred by an overabundance of strip malls and a low school rating. It can work for budget‑conscious families or commuters if you’re okay with the trade‑offs.
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The Good
- ✓Median home price is below the regional average
- ✓Rent is relatively affordable at $1,570/month
- ✓Walk score of 60 provides some pedestrian convenience
- ✓Public transit score of 45 indicates some options for commuters
Real Talk
- !Strip malls and box stores dominate the retail landscape
- !School average rating of 6.4 is below what many families want
- !Commute times to Seattle can be unpredictable and long
- !Median household income of $67,547 is below the national median
- $Higher utility costs in the Puget Sound climate
- $Potential traffic congestion during peak commute hours
- $Limited parking in the downtown area may increase costs
Best For
first-time buyersbudget-conscious familiescommutersremote workers
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Federal Way, WA
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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