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Moving to Federal Way, WA
$618,900Median listing price
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About Federal Way
Federal Way (~101,030 residents, 2020 Census) is 25 miles south of Seattle and the 10th most populous city in Washington (fifth in the metro), per its Wikipedia introduction. It is an amenity-rich south-end city with major parks, performing arts and new light-rail service.
Home prices in Federal Way
The median listing price in Federal Way is $618,900.
Top places in Federal Way
- Dash Point State Park.
- Pacific Bonsai Museum.
- Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center.
- The Commons at Federal Way.
Commuting from Federal Way
- Approximate drive to downtown Seattle: ~30–45 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, roughly 25 miles via I-5).
- Transit: Link 1 Line light rail from Federal Way Downtown station (the Federal Way extension opened December 6, 2025, adding Kent Des Moines, Star Lake, and Federal Way Downtown stations, per Sound Transit); journey-time estimates to downtown Seattle vary (~46–55 minutes in published schedules — verify with the current schedule).
Federal Way FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Federal Way, WA?
The median listing price in Federal Way is $618,900. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Federal Way, WA?
Approximate drive to downtown Seattle: ~30–45 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, roughly 25 miles via I-5).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.