Tuesday, December 2, 2008

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Federal Way, Washington

       
Total population 84,166 Average January/July temperatures 35.4° / 64.4°
Median home price $ 280,000 Annual Precipitation 43.71 in. /yr.

Federal Way, Washington

This burgeoning residential town is known for housing an amusement park.

Cultural Attractions
The Rhododendron Species Foundation and Botanical Garden features a variety of flora and fauna, including its famous rhododendron.
Economy
The corporate headquarters for Weyerhaeuser is located here.
Geography
Federal Way sits south of Seattle, and northeast of Tacoma.
Historical
The city was named for a federal highway built here in 1929.
Recreation
Saghaile Park offers tennis courts, baseball fields, a playground, paved pathways, and more.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 41.85 ° / 28.86 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 78.33 ° / 50.48 °
Precipitation (?) 43.71 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 16 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 0
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 110
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 280,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $52442.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $48688
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 8.9 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) 1.230 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 48
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 61
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 27
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 133
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 5
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 71
Number of libraries within the county (?) 117
Number of museums within the county (?) 50
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 16
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 84,166
Population density (?) 4,056 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 70.7% growth
Population over 55 (?) 17,342 people
Education (?) 33 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 83
Number of clinics within the county (?) 280
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 676
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