Federal Way, Washington · ZIP 98003

Federal Way — ZIP 98003

Federal Way (98003) scores 50/100 — Fair for Federal Way. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $569K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share12%

Property crime share88%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index55/100

Avg math proficiency23%

Avg reading proficiency39%

Schools nearby16

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index46/100

Typical home value$569K

Median rent$1,886/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$569K

Median Rent

$1,886/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

70,251

Violent Crime

8,019

Property Crime

62,232

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for King County, Washington (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Federal Way Public Academy	06–10	309	58%	80%
Nautilus K-8 School	KG–08	469	42%	49%
Mirror Lake Elementary School	PK–05	491	27%	32%
Illahee Middle School	05–08	655	19%	36%
Sacajawea Middle School	06–08	668	18%	34%
Wildwood Elementary School	PK–05	598	18%	24%
Federal Way High School	09–12	1,665	17%	62%
Rainier View Elementary School	PK–05	495	17%	22%
Todd Beamer High School	09–12	1,412	14%	47%
Mark Twain Elementary School	PK–05	531	13%	20%
Panther Lake Elementary School	PK–05	427	12%	22%
Federal Way Public School ECEAP	PK–PK	348	Not reported	Not reported
Support School	PK–12	55	Not reported	Not reported
Gateway to College	09–12	23	Not reported	Not reported
Federal Way Running Start Home School	11–12	17	Not reported	Not reported
Federal Way Public Schools Headstart	PK–PK	No current enrollment	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

“No current enrollment” means NCES reports zero students in its latest release. Historical proficiency can still appear for the earlier assessment year; verify the school's current operating status with its district.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

52,210

Median Income

$75K

Homeownership

47%

Median Age

35.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 98003 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 98003 has a school score of 55/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 98003 is approximately $569K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 98003 in Federal Way has an overall NeighborScore of 50/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.