1 census tracts · pop 3,943 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.0/10
· range 6.0–6.0
Mirror Lake is a black-hispanic neighborhood in Federal Way with 1 census tract and a population of 3,943 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6.0/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 62% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 39% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Median gross rent of $1,934/month sits 8% higher than the Federal Way citywide median ($1,797).
Risk score
6.0
Elevated
1 tracts · population-weighted
Mirror Lake vs Federal WayHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority80%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport92%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Frequently asked
About Mirror Lake
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Mirror Lake?
Mirror Lake scores 6.0/10 (Elevated tier) across 1 census tracts. The pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score blends state law, county filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income and poverty signals.
Q2
How does Mirror Lake compare to Federal Way overall?
Mirror Lake scores 0.0 points higher than Federal Way overall (6.0/10). Renters spend 62% of income on rent vs 34% citywide. Median rent: $1,934 vs $1,797.
Q3
What is the average rent in Mirror Lake?
Median gross rent in Mirror Lake is $1,934/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 62% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Mirror Lake residents are renters?
70% of Mirror Lake households are renter-occupied (vs 45% in Federal Way). The neighborhood has 3,943 residents.
Q5
Is Mirror Lake a high social-vulnerability area?
Mirror Lake sits in the 94th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (highly vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.
Q6
How safe is Mirror Lake for landlords?
Mirror Lake carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6.0/10). Pop-weighted across 1 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Federal Way as a whole (6.0/10), this neighborhood is in line with the citywide level.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Mirror Lake?
Mirror Lake has 4,482 residents (Black-Hispanic Neighborhood). Top groups: Black (non-Hispanic) (33.3%), Hispanic / Latino (29.2%), White (non-Hispanic) (26.1%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.