Quick Facts – Federal Way

Incorporated: February 28, 1990
County: King County

Population:

• 101,300 (2020 Census)

• 90,147 (Washington State Department of Finance, 2014)

Housing Units: 35,626 (Washington State Department of Finance, 2014)

Registered Voters: 49,336 (2007)

Type of Government: Mayor–Council

Location:
Federal Way is located in the southwestern corner of King County on a plateau between Puget Sound and the Green River Valley. The city is approximately 25 miles south of downtown Seattle and eight miles north of downtown Tacoma. Federal Way is served by Interstate 5 and State Highways 18, 99, and 509.

Businesses: Approximately 2,650

Parks & Trails:
Federal Way features 31 developed parks and 19 open space parks encompassing approximately 1,141 acres. The city also includes the BPA and West Campus trails, totaling nearly 3.5 miles.

Schools:
All Federal Way schools are part of the Federal Way Public Schools. For school locations, call 253.945.2000 or visit the district’s website.

Area: Approximately 21.5 square miles

Elevation: Sea level to 515 feet

Climate:
Average high temperature of 75°F in July; average low temperature of 33°F in January.

City Mailing Address:
City of Federal Way
33325 8th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003