Federal Way, WA β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

King County Β· Washington

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Federal Way based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Federal Way
National Avg
Washington Avg
Population: 72Income: 55Home Value: 50Safety: 100Education: 30Median Age: 63Climate: 50Cost of Living: 77

Quick Stats

Population

99,232

2023 ACS

Median Income

$82,144

2023

Median Home Value

$499,600

2023

Median Rent

$1,738

2023

Median Age

37.6

Unemployment

5.9%

Cost of Living Index

154.3

100 = national avg

Federal Way is a city in King County, Washington, with a population of 99,232 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Federal Way is one of the communities in Washington.

The median household income in Federal Way is $82,144, and the median home value is $499,600. The cost of living index is 154.3 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,738 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, and the median age is 37.6 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

99,232

Male

49,805

50.2%

Female

49,427

49.8%

Median Age

37.6

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

21.3%

High School or Higher

39.6%

Foreign Born

29.1%

Veterans

5.3%

Married

39.7%

Avg Household Size

2.7

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.728

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

38.8%

Foreign Born

29.1%

White
38.8%
Black
17.8%
Asian
14.5%
Native American
0.9%
Pacific Islander
3.2%
Two or More
14.6%
Other
10.2%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

19.0%

18,894 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

81.0%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
14,053 (74.4%)
Puerto Rican
896 (4.7%)
Cuban
54 (0.3%)
Dominican
126 (0.7%)
Salvadoran
574 (3.0%)
Guatemalan
572 (3.0%)
Colombian
311 (1.6%)
Honduran
745 (3.9%)
Ecuadorian
10 (0.1%)
Peruvian
134 (0.7%)
Other Hispanic
1,420 (7.5%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
704 (4.9%)
Chinese
1,464 (10.2%)
Filipino
3,655 (25.4%)
Vietnamese
2,506 (17.4%)
Korean
3,415 (23.7%)
Japanese
297 (2.1%)
Pakistani
156 (1.1%)
Cambodian
243 (1.7%)
Hmong
98 (0.7%)
Thai
96 (0.7%)
Laotian
146 (1.0%)
Taiwanese
73 (0.5%)
Other Asian
1,541 (10.7%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
67 (2.1%)
Samoan
1,253 (39.2%)
Chamorro
424 (13.3%)
Tongan
151 (4.7%)
Marshallese
294 (9.2%)
Other Pacific Islander
1,008 (31.5%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
55 (6.3%)
Other Native American
820 (93.9%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

92,541

English Only

60.6%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

13,472 speakers

Limited English

18.5%

Language Distribution

Spanish
13,472 (14.6%)
Other Languages
4,311 (4.7%)
Other Asian
3,662 (4.0%)
Korean
3,068 (3.3%)
Slavic Languages
2,547 (2.8%)
Tagalog
2,278 (2.5%)
Vietnamese
2,178 (2.4%)
Other Indo-European
2,139 (2.3%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
1,260 (1.4%)
Chinese
1,214 (1.3%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

81.5%

Limited English Proficiency

18.5%

Spanish
45.3% limited English
Other Languages
37.0% limited English
Other Asian
42.8% limited English
Korean
60.2% limited English
Slavic Languages
62.9% limited English
Tagalog
38.0% limited English
Vietnamese
58.9% limited English
Other Indo-European
35.5% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
56.0% limited English
Chinese
63.9% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

5,229

5.3% of population

Disability Rate

30.9%

1,613 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$53,116

Unemployment Rate

3.4%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
24.5%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
25.5%
Vietnam
31.3%
Korea
3.7%
World War II
1.0%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
6.6%
35-54
26.8%
55-64
20.6%
65-74
21.8%
75+
24.2%

Male Veterans

4,542

86.9%

Female Veterans

687

13.1%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$53,116

Non-Veteran Income

$41,549

Difference

$11,567

27.8% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

1,613

Without Disability

3,616

Disability Rate

30.9%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

51,817

#1 Ancestry

German

9.4% (9,344)

#2 Ancestry

English

6.8% (6,768)

#3 Ancestry

Sub-Saharan African

6.4% (6,340)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
9.4%
English
6.8%
Sub-Saharan African
6.4%
Irish
5.3%
American
3.2%
Norwegian
3.1%
Italian
2.5%
European
2.2%
Swedish
2.1%
French
2.0%
Ukrainian
1.3%
Polish
1.1%
Scottish
1.1%
Dutch
0.8%
Russian
0.8%
British
0.6%
Danish
0.6%
Afghan
0.6%
Austrian
0.4%
Portuguese
0.3%

Families & Households

Total Households

36,396

Family Households

24,153

66.4%

Married Couples

17,361

47.7%

Non-Family Households

12,243

33.6%

Single Mother Households

4,596

12.6%

Single Father Households

2,196

6.0%

Living Alone

9,439

25.9%

Children Under 18

Total Children

19,852

In Married Couple

14,349

72.3%

With Single Mother

4,019

20.2%

With Single Father

1,484

7.5%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$95,493

Married Couple Income

$109,486

Single Mother Income

$53,949

Single Father Income

$80,637

Avg Family Size

2.7

Avg Non-Family Size

2.6

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

2,694

Grandparents Responsible

1,171

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$82,144

+12% vs national

Per Capita Income

$39,547

+6% vs national

Poverty Rate

12.7%

-7% vs national

Gini Index

0.4339

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

5.9%

+13% vs national

SNAP Recipients

16.6%

of households

How Federal Way Compares

Federal Way vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Federal Way is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Federal Way. The median household income here is $82,144.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
13.3%
$25-50K
14.5%
$50-75K
16.9%
$75-100K
14.0%
$100-150K
21.5%
$150-200K
7.7%
$200K+
12.0%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

5.9%

+11% vs WA avg

Labor Force

51,743

Employed

48,516

Mean Commute

28 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

21.3%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

39.6%

of adults 25+

Median Age

37.6

Work from Home

12.5%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

154.3

100 = national avg

+54.3 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$67,891

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$160,470

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
215.4
Food
112.8
Transportation
127.0
Healthcare
110.2
Utilities
130.8

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$2,146

per month

2 Bedroom

$2,501

per month

The median household income in Federal Way, WA is $82,144, which is 12.2% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $39,547. The poverty rate of 12.7% is higher than the WA state average of 10.4%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4339, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, compared to the state average of 5.3%. The labor force is 51,743. 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 28 minutes, with 12.5% working from home. About 68.0% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 154.3, which is 54.3% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 215.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $67,891 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$609,997

Median List Price

$599,950

Price Per Sq Ft

$305

Days on Market

61

Active Inventory

91

Months of Supply

2.3

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$582,067

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,851

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

30.0%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

35.1%

Sale-to-List Ratio

98.7%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
30.0%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
35.1%
Listings with Price Drops
28.6%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↑ 5.2%List Price ↓ 0.4%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

40

New Listings

61

Pending Sales

57

Homes Sold ↓ 18.4%New Listings ↑ 8.9%Pending ↓ 12.3%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$305

Median List $/SF

$318

Sale $/SF ↓ 1.6%List $/SF ↑ 3.9%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Federal Way vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Federal Way is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$499,600

Median Rent

$1,738

Total Housing Units

38,251

Vacancy Rate

4.8%

Owner Occupied

55.7%

Renter Occupied

44.3%

Median Property Tax

$4,408

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,819

Housing Types

Single Family
52.1%
Multi-Family
43.9%
Mobile Home
4.0%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$4,408

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.88%

of home value

Median Home Value

$499,600

Estimated Mean Tax

$4,318

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($4,408) by the median home value ($499,600). In Federal Way, WA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.88%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Federal Way, WA is $609,997 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 61 days on the market. 30.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.3 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $305. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,851/month. About 55.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1984. There are 38,251 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $4,408. The effective tax rate is 0.88%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

5.45

per 1,000 residents

+110% vs national

Property Crime Rate

43.72

per 1,000 residents

+154% vs national

Total Crimes

4,752

2024

Violent Clearance

38%

cases solved

Property Clearance

9%

cases solved

YoY Change

-15.1%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Federal Way Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Federal Way vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Federal Way is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↑ 36.6%Property ↓ 19.4%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Federal Way police solve 53% of aggravated assault cases but only 0% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent50.0540.0%
RapeViolent500.5220.0%
RobberyViolent1451.5012.4%
Aggravated AssaultViolent3273.3852.6%
BurglaryProperty5545.733.1%
Larceny/TheftProperty2,56626.5514.5%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty1,10511.440.2%

Federal Way, WA reported 527 violent crimes and 4,225 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 5.45 per 1,000 residents is 109.8% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 38% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 2,566 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 35.2% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20245274,2255.4543.72
20236195,2126.4354.10
20225365,1095.5252.62
20215274,7575.4349.03
20203834,5413.9546.78
20193314,1643.3842.48
20184584,4884.6845.91
20174435,3394.5254.47
20164576,0224.7462.51
20153775,1233.9954.26

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

99.7

Very High

Expected Annual Loss

99.7

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

14.8

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

87.4

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

34

Public Assistance

$817.0M

Individual Assistance

$5.8M

Most Common Type

Flood

16 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $981.2M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Floo… β†’FloodDec 2025β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Wind… β†’Severe StormApr 2024$817Kβ€”
Bolt Creek Fire β†’FireSep 2022β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Floo… β†’Mud/LandslideJan 2022$16.4Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storm, Straight-line Winds… β†’Winter StormApr 2021$253Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and… β†’FloodApr 2020$8.8Mβ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$702.6M$3.0M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’FloodApr 2017$5.8Mβ€”
Wildfires and Mudslides β†’FireOct 2015$1.7Mβ€”
Flooding and Mudslides β†’Mud/LandslideApr 2014$26Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslide… β†’Severe StormMar 2012$8.4Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslide… β†’Severe StormMar 2011$5.1Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Record and Near … β†’Severe StormMar 2009$5.7Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, Mudslid… β†’FloodJan 2009$11.0M$1.6M
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and… β†’Severe StormDec 2007$4.0M$53K
Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, and Mud… β†’Severe StormFeb 2007$12.1Mβ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and… β†’Severe StormDec 2006$4.1M$1.1M
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’Coastal StormSep 2005β€”β€”
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormNov 2003$688K$50K

Showing 20 of 38 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

3,366

Total Claims Paid

$62,563,000

Avg Claim Payout

$18,587

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

120

Federal Funding

$55,125,859

Properties Protected

472

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

2.98

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic19$9,002,250
202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine17$8,436,476
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine16$8,361,399
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan13$1,086,823
205.4: Non Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic5$1,558,304

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Federal Way has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, avalanche, landslide. The area has had 34 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (16 declarations). 3,366 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $817,049,232 in public assistance recovery funding. $5,751,300 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 120 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

27.0%

9.1pp below the national average

Depression Rate

24.4%

0.9pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.9%

2.0pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.7%

near the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

35.6%

Arthritis

22.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.6%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

17.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.4%

Loneliness

β€”

Lack of Support

β€”

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

27.1%

Mobility

10.6%

Cognitive

14.4%

Hearing

5.5%

Vision

5.1%

Self-Care

3.7%

Independent Living

7.4%

Federal Way has an obesity rate of 27.0%, which is 9.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.4%, 0.9pp above the national average. About 10.7% of adults lack health insurance. 70.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.2 mi

St Francis Community Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
St Francis Community Hospital1.2 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Multicare Auburn Medical Center3.4 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
St Joseph Medical Center7.8 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital7.8 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital7.8 miPsychiatricβ€”β€”

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Pop. Served

118,273

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
LAKEHAVEN WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT118,2730

There are 1 water system serving the area.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

28 min

+21% vs national

Drive Alone

68.0%

-14% vs national

Public Transit

5.2%

+482% vs national

Work From Home

12.5%

+34% vs national

Carpool

11.3%

Walk / Bike

1.6%

combined

How Federal Way's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

14

2023

6-Year Avg

10

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

5

Cyclist

1

Nighttime

11

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
20231114051
20221313010
2021910040
202077130
201955201
201889411

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Federal Way, WA is 28 minutes, which is 21.4% above the national average of 23 minutes. 68.0% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 12.5% work from home, which is below the WA state average of 12.7%. Public transit is used by 5.2% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 11.3% of workers carpool. 1.5% walk to work. In 2023, there were 14 traffic fatalities from 11 fatal crashes. 5 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

77.9%

of households

No Internet

5.0%

of households

Total Households

36,396

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
77.9%
Cellular Data Plan
89.9%
Satellite
4.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
13.7%
No Internet Access
5.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.7%

of households

Smartphone

92.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

83.1%

of households

Tablet

64.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.7%
Smartphone
92.7%
Desktop / Laptop
83.1%
Tablet
64.2%
Smartphone Only
8.5%
No Computer
3.3%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

11.9Β’

per kWh

-35% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Commercial Rate

10.0Β’

per kWh

-32% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Industrial Rate

6.6Β’

per kWh

-40% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$114

residential

-22% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

30% below the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in Washington averages 11.9Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $114. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Federal Way vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

118,273

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
LAKEHAVEN WATER AND SEWER DISTRICTCommunityPurchased surface water118,2730

93.5% of households in Federal Way have broadband internet access. 77.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.0% of households have no internet access. 8.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 118,273 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Federal Way is located in King County, WA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Federal Way.

Election Overview

Source: King County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

832,606

74.2%

GOP Votes

252,193

22.5%

Total Votes

1,122,881

Margin

D+51.7%

Shift from 2020

R+1.0pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+51.7%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024832,606252,1931,122,88174.2%22.5%D+51.7
2020907,310269,1671,210,50775.0%22.2%D+52.7
2016657,149197,781910,82372.2%21.7%D+50.4

In the 2024 presidential election, King County recorded 1,122,881 total votes. Democrats won the county with 74.2% of the vote compared to 22.5% for Republicans, a margin of D+51.7%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+1.0pp from the previous election. Since 2016, King County has shifted 1.2 percentage points toward Democrats.

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Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

433

Total Assets

$725.2M

Total Income

$2.4B

Per 10K Residents

43.6

nonprofits

-24.5% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

25

Median Assets

$170K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
79
Education
52
Human Services
47
Arts & Culture
29
Recreation & Sports
16
Philanthropy
16
Youth Development
12
International
11
Health Care
10
Community Improvement
9
Food & Agriculture
7
Public Benefit
7
Crime & Legal
6
Housing & Shelter
6
Civil Rights
6
Animal-Related
4
Mental Health
4
Employment
4
Public Safety
4
Unknown
4
Environment
3
Science & Tech
3
Voluntary Health
2
Medical Research
1
Social Science
1
94.0%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $681.4M of $725.2M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Largest Nonprofits in Federal Way

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
WORLD VISIONInternational$506.6M$2.3B1982
DAVITA CHARITABLE FUND INCβ€”$35.6M$1.6M2021
FW PAEC QALICBPublic Benefit$34.6M$365K2023
MULTI-SERVICE CENTERHuman Services$26.0M$23.9M1981
ASHLEY HOUSEHealth Care$22.8M$24.1M1993
BARTON FAMILY FOUNDATIONVoluntary Health$14.8M$259K2006
RHODODENDRON SPECIES FOUNDATIONEnvironment$11.0M$7.9M1965
THE INSTITUTE FOR FUNCTIONAL MEDICINEEducation$10.9M$18.1M2002
FUSION-FRIENDS UNITED TO SHELTER THE INDIGENT OPPRESSED AND NEEDYHuman Services$10.5M$3.5M2004
INSTITUTE FOR FAMILY DEVELOPMENTSocial Science$8.4M$11.4M1982
BIRTH TO THREE DEVELOPMENTAL CENTERHealth Care$5.5M$9.4M1974
PACIFIC CHRISTIAN ACADEMYEducation$2.8M$3.3M2009
DR LENG & BOPHA FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$2.4M$129K2013
KPCA NORTH WESTERN PRESBYTERIAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARYEducation$1.8M$5.5M2010
BALLINGER FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.7M$516K2006
PACIFIC ISLANDER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONCivil Rights$1.7M$3.1M2020
GEORGE WEYERHAEUSER PACIFIC RIM BONSAI COLLECTION A NONPROFIT CORPArts & Culture$1.6M$863K2014
BILL AND CECILY SUN FOUNDATION INCβ€”$1.5M$2.0M2001
WASHINGTON STATE YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATIONRecreation & Sports$1.3M$2.9M1973
WINTON CHARITABLE TRPhilanthropy$1.3M$40K2016
END OF LIFE WASHINGTONMental Health$1.2M$1.3M1996
HOUSE OF MERCYReligion$1.2M$3.2M2019
RUSTON FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.1M$1.1M2024
H ARTHUR SMITH CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.1M$270K1998
SEATTLE FULL GOSPEL CHURCHβ€”$1.1Mβ€”1996
TYPE 1 UNITEDRecreation & Sports$983K$1.2M1995
WASHINGTON STATE FIRE FIGHTERS APPRENTICESHIP TREmployment$959K$683K2008
HARDY FERN FOUNDATIONβ€”$596K$251K1994
WASHINGTON STATE COMMUNITY CONNECTORSHuman Services$568K$740K2019
FEDERAL WAY KOREAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATIONPublic Benefit$546K$588K2014
HEALTHY HABITS 4 LIFEFood & Agriculture$524K$1.9M2017
KOREAN SCHOOL OF FEDERAL WAYEducation$499K$132K2020
MISSION AFRICAInternational$490K$1.1M2007
PHENOMENAL SHEHuman Services$485K$447K2018
DAVID CHUNG MINISTRIES INTERNATIONALReligion$466K$412K2005
GOOD SHEPHERD MISSION 1Religion$453K$1.1M2012
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF FEDERAL WAYEducation$445K$868K1993
ARTS FOUNDATION FEDERAL WAYArts & Culture$439K$156K1993
CONQUEST SELF DEFENSEReligion$426K$459K2021
GIAC VIEN TEMPLEReligion$418K$155K2017
SOUTH KING COUNTY SCHOLAR ATHLETE FUNDEducation$411K$47K2014
PROGRESS PUSHERSYouth Development$402K$1.5M2018
TACOMA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP HALLReligion$384K$191K2000
KEDGE FOUNDATION IRREVOCABLE TRUST AGGREEMENTPhilanthropy$375K$149K2000
DAVITA CHILDRENS FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$352K$442K2001
PROJECTO HONDURASHealth Care$337K$147K2009
FEDERAL WAY ROTARY SERVICE FOUNDATIONHuman Services$271K$49K1992
GLOBAL PERINATAL SERVICESHuman Services$246K$1.3M2020
MONTESSORI ACADEMY AT SPRING VALLEYEducation$238K$873K1992
MESSAGES OF GODS LOVE-MULTILINGUALReligion$234K$169K1954

Federal Way, WA has 433 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $725.2M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 79 organizations. 25 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 43.6 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

768

Total Approved

$299.6M

Jobs Supported

4,828

Per 10K Residents

77.4

SBA loans

-0.2% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

98

Top Lender

Bank of America, National Association

92 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)94% of all loans

Loans

720

Total Amount

$251.2M

Avg Loan

$348,882

Median Loan

$119,750

SBA Guaranteed

$189.3M(75%)

Jobs Supported

4,461

5046% of all loans

Loans

48

Total Amount

$48.4M

Avg Loan

$1,008,208

Median Loan

$631,500

7(a) β€” 94%504 β€” 6%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

154

20% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$74.8M

25% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$485,769

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services162 loans
NAICS 72
$105.1M
Health Care & Social Assistance110 loans
NAICS 62
$41.7M
Other Services79 loans
NAICS 81
$22.0M
Construction60 loans
NAICS 23
$9.8M
Retail Trade51 loans
NAICS 44
$22.8M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Neumeier Engineering, Inc.1$5.5M
Bum Corp2$5.3M
Emerald City Spa Inc.1$5.0M
Tara Ii Llc1$4.7M
Richard and Partner, Llc1$4.7M
Red Lion Inn - Federal Way2$4.7M
Drc International Inc.4$4.1M
Med-co L.l.c.1$3.9M
Myong Suyang1$3.8M
Swz Hospitality Inc1$3.6M

Federal Way, WA has received 768 SBA loans totaling $299.6M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 720 loans (94% of the total), supporting 4,461 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 48 loans totaling $48.4M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Federal Way is Bank of America, National Association with 92 loans. That works out to 77.4 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

32

Total Population

702,781

Avg Median Income

-$62,416,787

Avg Home Value

-$62,028,556

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
9800136,041$107,218$538,800$1,92718.6
9800237,284$77,714$397,700$1,6137.2
9800352,210$70,800$428,500$1,65011.5
9802349,593$101,960$545,600$1,87510.3
9803038,492$91,218$540,100$1,7977.2
9803140,898$101,458$552,300$1,9567.7
9803240,150$77,413$473,000$1,78217.1
980476,900$102,723$431,300$1,7282.1
9807010,424$115,750$717,700$1,44437.0
9814810,399$86,994$576,400$1,8372.7
981580N/AN/AN/A2.2
9816622,001$112,191$785,700$1,7395.8
9818826,769$76,559$452,900$1,6418.1
9819839,815$83,938$527,100$1,7707.7
983548,432$90,361$510,900$2,0102.8
9837123,989$97,290$515,500$1,65411.8
9837226,662$100,316$570,100$1,74513.3
9839011,497$97,815$471,500$1,8869.2
984027,500$54,712$558,100$1,4781.2
984038,586$86,179$737,100$1,4141.0
9840435,829$79,562$387,300$1,4407.1
9840525,306$80,024$443,800$1,4804.1
9840623,642$104,761$594,100$1,6774.2
9840721,210$108,905$613,000$1,8475.4
9840820,469$78,855$379,400$1,6103.4
9840927,298$71,649$363,000$1,5797.1
98416877N/AN/AN/A0.1
9841810,475$79,413$385,300$1,5121.7
98421249N/AN/A$1,2736.5
9842222,126$115,989$614,300$2,1047.0
9842411,871$93,633$497,400$1,8366.3
984435,787$117,423$478,300$1,7685.4

Federal Way, WA has 32 ZIP codes with a combined population of 702,781. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$62,416,787. The average median home value is -$62,028,556. The average median monthly rent is -$41,665,071.

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