Living in Federal Way
Federal Way is a large place in Washington, United States, home to 95,171 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are city lovers (top 8%, #328 of 4,114), business owners (top 9%, #974 of 12,111), expat professionals (top 9%, #599 of 7,271).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Federal Way
- The Salish Sea is 3 km away.
- It is part of Greater Seattle, 28 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 28 min and sets around 1:21; in late June it sets around 6:09.
How Federal Way ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Washington | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 53 | #4,542 of 11,898 | #141 of 310 | Map |
| Low-income household | 29 | #7,144 of 9,771 | #150 of 256 | Map |
| Low-income family | 42 | #4,708 of 8,006 | #151 of 225 | Map |
| Single parent | 50 | #3,037 of 6,237 | #106 of 182 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 68 | #1,833 of 9,474 | #116 of 264 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 64 | #3,287 of 9,474 | #144 of 264 | Map |
| Early retiree | 66 | #2,271 of 10,762 | #79 of 282 | Map |
| Single professional | 70 | #427 of 4,537 | #8 of 155 | Map |
| Young professional | 73 | #374 of 4,444 | #8 of 156 | Map |
| DINKS | 76 | #423 of 3,053 | #10 of 105 | Map |
| Remote worker | 57 | #3,682 of 7,271 | #103 of 201 | Map |
| Commuter | 75 | #698 of 6,227 | #21 of 219 | Map |
| Car-free household | 75 | #400 of 3,933 | #8 of 137 | Map |
| Student | 65 | #1,369 of 2,119 | #36 of 71 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 42 | #4,153 of 8,006 | #112 of 225 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 27 | #9,632 of 12,111 | #226 of 313 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 73 | #328 of 4,114 | #7 of 145 | Map |
| Expat professional | 76 | #599 of 7,271 | #15 of 201 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 71 | #1,482 of 9,474 | #47 of 264 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 17 | #17,382 of 18,063 | #389 of 421 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 39 | #3,599 of 16,523 | #196 of 390 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 6 | #17,523 of 18,063 | #406 of 421 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 72 | #1,492 of 16,523 | #30 of 390 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 81 | #227 of 21,167 | #5 of 472 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #2,922 of 12,111 | #79 of 313 | Map |
| Coastal living | 71 | #1,213 of 6,413 | #81 of 223 | Map |
| Business owner | 75 | #974 of 12,111 | #31 of 313 | Map |
| Digital native | 64 | #545 of 4,750 | #13 of 160 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Lakeland North 3 km
- Lakeland South 5 km
- Auburn (Washington) 7 km
- Pacific (Washington) 8 km
- Edgewood (Washington) 8 km
- Milton (Washington) 8 km
- Kent (Washington) 9 km
- Des Moines (Washington) 9 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.