The map shows where residents in Federal Way and surrounding areas believe are the best places to live. Top areas are in dark green, with less-desired areas in red.
Desireability Index
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The most desired areas tend to be in the north parts of the city, while more affordable homes are in the east regions.
Median house prices in Federal Way, WA are $493,692, meaning Federal Way homes are more expensive than the US median of $393,134. We also analyzed a significant sample of cities with similar populations and found homes in Federal Way cost about the same.
Comparing within Washington, Federal Way home prices are less expensive than the state's average of $577,850. These are the best neighborhoods as judged by the market: the places people most want to live. While these areas tend to have lower crime rates and higher quality of life, it is primarily a map of the best areas by median home value in Federal Way, WA.
In regards to housing disparity, the quality of neighborhood within Federal Way varies greatly.
Schools are a key consideration for many movers. Using SchoolGrade data, Schools in Federal Way, WA average a SchoolGrade of N/A with N/A% actual proficiency vs 27% projected. Overall, schools in Federal Way, WA N/A.
Another important factor that contributes to the quality of life in any neighborhood is the availability and speed of internet services. A high-speed internet connection can significantly enhance day-to-day experiences, from working at home to streaming entertainment or even viewing interactive maps like these. For those interested in high speed internet in Federal Way, a visit to ispreports.org provides a comprehensive look at available internet providers.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis
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Updated 2023 using the most recent data available (2021)