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Homes in Federal Way
Federal Way's 37,479 homes are a mix: 49% detached houses, 44% apartments or units in buildings of two or more homes and 3% townhouses and other attached houses.
The 1980s and 1990s built 41% of today's homes, more than any other period we count. 40% are older than that and 19% newer. The median home dates from 1984. 55% of homes are lived in by their owners.
Nationally, Federal Way's homes are newer than those in 63% of the 881 US cities we have census figures for.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024. Estimates carry margins of error.
Apartments and condos
44% of homes are in buildings of two or more units. Balcony and patio doors suit bypass or bifold panels rather than hinged ones, which need floor space to swing. Check what your HOA or building allows to show from outside before you order: most rules are about the colour seen through the glass.
Replacement windows
38% of homes went up between 1950 and 1979, and most of them have had their original windows replaced since. A replacement window often sits further into or out of the wall than the old one, so the depth you have for an inside mount may differ from window to window in the same house. Measure every opening rather than copying one.
Fitting them in Federal Way
Shutter Boys shutters are made for you to fit yourself: an inside or outside mount takes a drill, a level and our step-by-step guide. If you'd rather hire someone, a finish carpenter or blinds installer can fit them; ask on your quote and we'll tell you if we know one near you. You arrange and pay the installer directly.
Price your windows
Pick your look once, add every window, and see each one drawn and priced. Send it to us and we reply with your quote.