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City of Federal Way, Washington

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About homes in Federal Way

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Federal Way in King County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1984Median year built1U.S. 1980
40%Built before 198019% built since 2010
1980Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1988
49%Detached single-family133% in 5+ unit buildings
55%Owner-occupied164% statewide
$553kMedian home value1Washington median $565k

The median home in the city of Federal Way was built in 1984, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and about the same as the Washington median of 1985.1 Federal Way's housing is newer than the national mix: 40% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 9% date from 2010 or later.1 Owner-occupied homes in Federal Way are older than rentals: a median build year of 1980 against 1988.1 Where owner-occupied homes skew older, a repair-versus-replace conversation is the usual starting point rather than a like-for-like swap.

Federal Way has a mixed housing stock: 49% detached houses, 3% attached or townhouse units and 33% in buildings of five or more units.1 55% of occupied homes in Federal Way are owner-occupied (64% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Federal Way is valued at $552,800 (ACS), close to the Washington median of $564,600.1 The Seattle Tacoma Intl Ap station averages 25 nights a year at or below 32°F - a short freeze season.2,3

Hot days are uncommon: about 4 days a year reach 90°F.2,3 Annual precipitation is about 39 inches, with 6 days a year bringing an inch or more.2,3 Heating dominates the year: about 4,376 heating degree days against 265 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope.

Federal Way is about 2 miles from the ocean or Gulf coast in a straight line.4,5 Proximity to salt air makes fastener grade and corrosion protection part of every exterior quote. Federal Way sits in IECC climate zone 4C (Marine).6 Building permits in Federal Way are normally issued by the city building department.7,8

Share of Federal Way housing units by year built
Before 19401.4%
1940-19593.9%
1960-197934.8%
1980-199941.4%
2000-20099.6%
2010 or later8.9%
Sources and notes (8)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer files (2025)
  5. U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line coastline (2025)
  6. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  7. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  8. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  9. Climate figures are for NOAA station Seattle Tacoma Intl Ap, 9.2 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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Federal Way questions

How much does home remodeling cost in Federal Way, WA?

Most home remodeling projects in Federal Way, WA land between $21,250 and $112,100, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Federal Way?

The median home in the city of Federal Way was built in 1984, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and about the same as the Washington median of 1985. Federal Way's housing is newer than the national mix: 40% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 9% date from 2010 or later. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Federal Way climate like for exterior work?

The Seattle Tacoma Intl Ap station averages 25 nights a year at or below 32°F - a short freeze season. Hot days are uncommon: about 4 days a year reach 90°F. Annual precipitation is about 39 inches, with 6 days a year bringing an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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