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Fairwood, WA

Fairwood is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in King County, Washington, United States. As of the 2010 census the population was 19,396.

Fairwood is located at 47°26′49″N 122°08′37″W (47.447062, -122.143586), 16 miles (26 km) southeast of downtown Seattle. The Fairwood CDP is bordered to the north and west by the city of Renton and to the east by the Maple Heights-Lake Desire CDP, which shares a ZIP Code (Renton's 98058) with Fairwood. Population and demographic statistics in this article are only for the Fairwood CDP, not the larger mailing area.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.9 square miles (12.6 km²). The Fairwood area occupies a plateau that extends from the bluffs of the Cedar River valley on the north down toward State Route 167 and the Kent Valley on the west.

Three major arterials run through Fairwood. Petrovitsky Road runs east/west through Fairwood's commercial core and many of its neighborhoods. It stretches from downtown Renton, near the Boeing Renton Factory, and Boeing Commercial Aviation; where many Fairwood residents work, to Maple Valley, winding through the rural timberland, ranches, and farms of eastern Fairwood. 140th Avenue runs north/south adjacent to the Fairwood shopping centers and Soos Creek. It stretches from Maple Valley highway on the north and leads 9 miles to Green River Community College by way of Kent's East Hill. State Route 169 (Maple Valley highway) on the northern end of Fairwood provides short access to Interstate 405.

As of the 2020 census, there were 19,396 people, 6,970 households, and a total of 7,338 housing units. The racial makeup of the CDP was; There were 136 who were American Indian/Alaska Native, 4,106 who were Asian, 1,559 who were Black/African American, 163 who were Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander, 10,437 (10,088 alone) who were White, 731 who were of some other race, and 2,264 of two or more races. The Hispanic/Latino population was 1,757 of any race.

Fairwood places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Valley Medical Center offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. LA Fitness and Anytime Fitness offer comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. Vigor Ground Fitness offers customized fitness programs and performance training. SpoonFed Training specializes in personal training and group fitness classes. Tahoma Athletic Club provides a variety of fitness classes and amenities. King County Library System Fairwood Library hosts wellness events like yoga classes and health workshops.

Top sites in Fairwood WA include Thomas Teasdale Park,  Bellevue Botanical Garden, and Ron Regis Park.

Population: 19,396 (2020). Elevation: 500 ft (200 m). ZIP Code: 98058. Area code(s): 425. Area: 4.86 sq mi (12.60 km²).

FAQs

What is the crime rate in Fairwood, WA?

Fairwood is in the 67th percentile for safety, meaning 33% of cities are safer and 67% of cities are more dangerous. The rate of crime in Fairwood is 32.21 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Fairwood generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Fairwood may be as high as 1 in 20 in the east neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 47 in the southwest part of the city.

What county is Fairwood, WA?

Fairwood is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in King County, Washington, United States. As of the 2010 census the population was 19,396. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.9 square miles (12.6 km²). The Fairwood area occupies a plateau that extends from the bluffs of the Cedar River valley on the north down toward State Route 167 and the Kent Valley on the west.

Is Fairwood, WA a good place to live?

Fairwood is in King County and is one of the best places to live in Washington. Living in Fairwood offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Fairwood, there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Fairwood and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Fairwood are highly rated.

Sources

King County

Wikipedia

Niche

Crime Grade

Thomas Teasdale Park

Bellevue Botanical Garden

Ron Regis Park

Valley Medical Center

LA Fitness

Anytime Fitness

Vigor Ground Fitness

SpoonFed Training

Tahoma Athletic Club

King County Library System Fairwood Library

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