Electricity rates in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA ranks 6 of 44 Washington cities for renters paying 30% or more of income on rent (59.5%). Federal Way, Washington has 99,232 residents in 36,396 households; 57.3% heat with electricity.
Federal Way on the map
King County, with Federal Way marked
Outage risk around Federal Way
Federal Way, WA, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 0 wind and 1 tornado, 1.0 per 100,000 residents of 99,232.
Reports within 15 miles of Federal Way, WA
wind and tornado reports, Federal Way, WA
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| Federal Way, WA | Wind | Tornado | Total |
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| Federal Way, WA, 2015 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Who supplies Federal Way
King County lists 4 utilities for Federal Way, WA (99,232 residents): homes pay 3.67 to 14.63 cents per kWh, about $35 to $140 a month at 955 kWh, 0.5% to 2.0% of the $82,144 Federal Way median income. King County page.
Facts about Federal Way
- Residents of Federal Way, WA, ACS 2023
- 99,23210 of 44 Washington cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Federal Way, WA
- $82,14425 of 44 of those cities
- Households in Federal Way, WA
- 36,3962.73 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Federal Way, WA
- 55.7%20,262 owners and 16,134 renter households
- Housing units in Federal Way, WA
- 38,2511,855 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Federal Way, WA
- 57.3%20,845 of 36,396 homes
- Land area of Federal Way, WA
- 22.3 sq mi4,444.1 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Federal Way, WA
- 0.5% to 2.0%at 955 kWh a month over the $82,144 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Federal Way, WA
- 1NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 1.0 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Federal Way, WA
- 198415,881 of 38,251 homes (41.5%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Federal Way, WA
- $499,600$1,738 gross rent a month, 4.17% of value a year
Housing and heating in Federal Way
Federal Way, WA: 15,881 of 38,251 homes were built before 1980 and 6,868 in 2000 or later. Federal Way, WA has 18,630 detached houses, 12,039 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 1,543 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Federal Way, WA
% of homes by decade built, Federal Way, WA
- 1pre-40
- 140s
- 350s
- 1560s
- 2270s
- 2380s
- 1790s
- 900s
- 810s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Federal Way, WA
| Federal Way, WA | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Way, WA, median year built | 1984 | 1983 | +1 years | 21 of 44 |
| Federal Way, WA, built before 1980 | 41.5% | 46.6% | -5.1 points | 27 of 44 |
| Federal Way, WA, built 2000 or later | 18.0% | 28.0% | -10.0 points | 32 of 44 |
| Federal Way, WA, detached houses | 48.7% | 50.9% | -2.2 points | 34 of 44 |
| Federal Way, WA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 31.5% | 36.7% | -5.2 points | 15 of 44 |
| Federal Way, WA, mobile homes | 4.0% | 1.5% | +2.5 points | 17 of 44 |
| Federal Way, WA, renter households | 44.3% | 43.9% | +0.4 points | 19 of 44 |
| Federal Way, WA, median home value | $499,600 | $811,200 | -$311,600 | 22 of 44 |
| Federal Way, WA, median gross rent a month | $1,738 | $2,035 | -$297 | 20 of 44 |
| Federal Way, WA, people per household | 2.70 | 2.39 | +0.31 | 10 of 44 |
Who lives in Federal Way: income, cars, homes
In Federal Way, WA, 9,286 of 15,594 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 13,578 households moved in since 2018 and 5,903 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. In Federal Way, WA, 7,413 of 36,396 households earn under $35,000, 8,878 $35,000-$75,000, 12,921 $75,000-$150,000 and 7,184 $150,000 or more. 12,494 residents of Federal Way, WA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 37.6. In Federal Way, WA, 2,262 households own no vehicle and 21,074 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Of 46,969 workers in Federal Way, WA, 5,866 work from home, 31,959 drive alone, 2,461 ride transit and 716 walk. Federal Way, WA homes: 21,808 have 3+ bedrooms, 6,671 none or one, median 5.1 rooms.
Household income in Federal Way, WA
| Federal Way, WA | Value | Rank in Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Way, WA, households under $35,000 | 20.4% | 14 of 44 |
| Federal Way, WA, households $150,000 or more | 19.7% | 26 of 44 |
| Federal Way, WA, residents below poverty | 12.7% | 14 of 44 |
| Federal Way, WA, median age | 37.6 | 14 of 44 |
| Federal Way, WA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 57.0% | 19 of 44 |
| Federal Way, WA, households without a vehicle | 6.2% | 29 of 44 |
| Federal Way, WA, households with 2+ vehicles | 57.9% | 25 of 44 |
| Federal Way, WA, workers at home | 12.5% | 27 of 44 |
| Federal Way, WA, cost-burdened renters | 59.5% | 6 of 44 |
| Federal Way, WA, moved in since 2018 | 37.3% | 29 of 44 |
| Federal Way, WA, moved in before 2000 | 16.2% | 11 of 44 |
Cost of living with electricity in Federal Way
Federal Way, WA: 36,396 households at $1,081 a year per home for electricity (King County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $39.3 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,682 a year per household.
| Group in Federal Way, WA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Federal Way, WA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Way, WA, all households | 36,396 | $1,081 | $39.3 million | 1.32% |
| Federal Way, WA, homeowners | 20,262 | $1,336 | $27.1 million | 1.63% |
| Federal Way, WA, renters | 16,134 | $753 | $12.1 million | 0.92% |
Analyst note on Federal Way
Federal Way, WA counts 99,232 residents in 36,396 households, on 22.3 square miles. 20,845 of the 36,396 occupied homes in Federal Way, WA heat with electricity. Household income in Federal Way, WA is $82,144; 20,262 of its 36,396 households own.
Federal Way, WA has 38,251 housing units, 1,855 of them vacant or seasonal. Federal Way, WA ranks 13 of 44 Washington cities with 30,000+ residents for damaging-wind and tornado reports within 15 miles (1 since 2015). Federal Way, WA ranks 14 of 44 Washington cities for the oldest residents (median age 37.6).
Federal Way, WA ranks 14 of 44 Washington cities for households earning under $35,000 (20.4%).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Federal Way
Compare Federal Way with nearby cities
| City near Federal Way, WA | Distance from Federal Way | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Way, WA (this page) | 0 mi | 99,232 | $82,144 | 1984 | $499,600 | 1 | 12.5% |
| Des Moines, WA | 5.4 mi north | 32,545 (-66,687) | $89,787 (+$7,643) | 1974 (-10 yr) | $539,800 (+$40,200) | 1 (+0) | 12.6% (+0.1 pts) |
| Auburn, WA | 6.0 mi east | 85,455 (-13,777) | $95,367 (+$13,223) | 1991 (+7 yr) | $510,400 (+$10,800) | 0 (-1) | 12.8% (+0.3 pts) |
| Tacoma, WA | 7.0 mi southwest | 220,482 (+121,250) | $83,857 (+$1,713) | 1967 (-17 yr) | $454,600 (-$45,000) | 1 (+0) | 13.7% (+1.2 pts) |
| Kent, WA | 7.9 mi northeast | 135,015 (+35,783) | $90,416 (+$8,272) | 1985 (+1 yr) | $537,500 (+$37,900) | 0 (-1) | 11.5% (-1.0 pts) |
| SeaTac, WA | 9.3 mi north | 31,143 (-68,089) | $76,517 (-$5,627) | 1971 (-13 yr) | $483,200 (-$16,400) | 0 (-1) | 10.8% (-1.7 pts) |
ZIP codes in Federal Way
| ZIP area touching Federal Way, WA | Share of the ZIP's land inside Federal Way | Share of Federal Way's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 98003 (Federal Way, WA) | 89.4% | 46.1% |
| 98023 (Federal Way, WA) | 99.8% | 46.0% |
| 98001 (Federal Way, WA) | 8.7% | 7.3% |
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Questions on Federal Way
Federal Way: what is the electricity rate?
Federal Way, WA has no price of its own; its 99,232 residents are served by one of 4 utilities, and a 955 kWh month costs $35 to $140.
Federal Way: how does it rank among Washington cities?
Federal Way, WA: rank 10 of 44 by its 99,232 residents, rank 25 of 44 by $82,144 median income.
Federal Way: how many homes heat with electricity?
Federal Way, WA: 20,845 of 36,396 occupied homes, 57.3%; King County 53.1%.
Federal Way: how much income goes to electricity?
At 955 kWh a month, 0.5% to 2.0% of the $82,144 median income in Federal Way, WA.
Federal Way: damaging storms reported nearby?
1 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Federal Way, WA, 2015 to 2025, 1.0 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Federal Way?
Federal Way, WA: median home built 1984; 15,881 of 38,251 homes (41.5%) predate 1980, 18,630 are detached and 12,039 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Federal Way, WA renters struggle with rent?
9,286 of 15,594 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many households in Federal Way, WA earn under $35,000?
7,413 of 36,396, against 7,184 at $150,000 or more.
How many residents of Federal Way, WA live below the poverty line?
12,494 residents.