How long is the commute from Federal Way, WA?
Workers who live in Federal Way, WA take an average of 32.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.5% of workers drive alone to work.
4.5% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
13.7% work from home.
6.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.1 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 4.5%
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Households without a car
- 6.3%
How people in Federal Way get to work
| Means of transportation | Federal Way | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.5% (±2.6 points) | 50.4% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.1% (±1.8 points) | 7.0% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.5% (±1.3 points) | 6.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±0.8 points) | 4.3% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±0.4 points) | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.7% (±1.9 points) | 29.2% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Federal Way, the average commute is higher than in King County (27.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Federal Way, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in King County (6.8%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In King County, Federal Way ranks 15 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 114 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Federal Way
| Vehicles available | Federal Way | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% (±1.0 points) | 11.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.7% (±2.4 points) | 37.0% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.7% (±2.2 points) | 33.8% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.3% (±2.1 points) | 17.9% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Federal Way, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in King County (11.2%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Federal Way
| Federal Way | King County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.7% (±1.9 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±0.9 points) | 98.1% (±0.1 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.0% (±1.3 points) | 95.1% (±0.2 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Federal Way, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from King County (95.1%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Federal Way
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Way | — | 32.1 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Lakeland North | 3.1 mi | 30.6 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeland South | 3.5 mi | 29.6 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Fife Heights | 3.5 mi | 25.2 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Milton | 4.2 mi | 30.3 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Algona | 4.6 mi | 27.5 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Pacific | 5.3 mi | 31.7 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Des Moines | 5.4 mi | 30.8 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Fife | 5.5 mi | 26.9 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lakeland South, WA (29.6 minutes), Fife Heights, WA (25.2 minutes), Fife, WA (26.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across King County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fairwood (King County) | 33.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 10 | Vashon | 33.5 minutes (±5.6) |
| 11 | Covington | 33.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 12 | Enumclaw | 33.0 minutes (±3.4) |
| 13 | Riverbend | 32.9 minutes (±6.5) |
| 14 | Bryn Mawr-Skyway | 32.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 15 | Federal Way | 32.1 minutes (±0.9) |
| 16 | East Renton Highlands | 31.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 17 | Pacific | 31.7 minutes (±4.0) |
| 18 | Carnation | 31.4 minutes (±5.1) |
| 19 | Duvall | 31.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 20 | Des Moines | 30.8 minutes (±1.9) |
| 21 | Lakeland North | 30.6 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in King County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Federal Way
How long is the average commute in Federal Way?
Workers who live in Federal Way, WA take an average of 32.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Federal Way without a car?
6.3% of households in Federal Way have no vehicle, and 4.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Federal Way?
13.7% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Federal Way worked from home, and 94.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Federal Way city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Federal Way city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Federal Way city, Washington
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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