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Federal Way, Washington · ZIP 98023

Federal Way — ZIP 98023

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Federal Way (98023) scores 51/100 — 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 $619K.

51OUT OF 100

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 index57/100
Avg math proficiency28%
Avg reading proficiency40%
Schools nearby12

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index43/100
Typical home value$619K
Median rent$2,018/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

$619K

Median Rent

$2,018/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
Twin Lakes Elementary SchoolPK–05371
47%
52%
Green Gables Elementary SchoolPK–05281
42%
52%
Brigadoon Elementary SchoolPK–05366
37%
47%
Sherwood Forest Elementary SchoolPK–05325
32%
37%
Lake Grove Elementary SchoolPK–05390
27%
32%
Adelaide Elementary SchoolPK–05321
27%
42%
Lakota Middle School06–08645
24%
41%
Enterprise Elementary SchoolPK–05450
23%
34%
Silver Lake Elementary SchoolPK–05382
22%
37%
Decatur High School09–121,352
19%
56%
Olympic View Elementary SchoolKG–07547
18%
23%
Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie06–12532
17%
30%

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.

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Demographics

Population

49,593

Median Income

$105K

Homeownership

66%

Median Age

38.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 98023 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 98023 has a school score of 57/100. 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 98023 is approximately $619K. 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 98023 in Federal Way has an overall NeighborScore of 51/100. 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.