Fairwood CDP (King County), WA

Population
17,856
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
531 ft
Median Home Value
$733,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$2,233/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$122,134
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Tucked into the wooded hills southeast of Renton, Fairwood offers a classic Pacific Northwest suburban setting. The area is filled with leafy subdivisions, quiet cul-de-sacs, and lush green spaces like the Fairwood Golf and Country Club. Residents enjoy the breathing room of larger lots and mature evergreens, all while staying minutes away from Renton, Maple Valley, and Kent. The neighborhood spreads out comfortably over rolling terrain, making it a peaceful home base for families and professionals.

Most daily errands center around the intersection of Petrovitsky Road and 140th Avenue Southeast. Here you will find the Fairwood Shopping Center alongside grocery stores, casual restaurants, coffee shops, and local healthcare clinics. The Fairwood Library is a bright, welcoming community hub with study spaces, children's programs, and community events. Nearby schools in the Kent School District keep morning routines straightforward and after-school activities close to home.

Outdoor recreation is right outside your front door. Petrovitsky Park provides sports fields, tennis courts, and playgrounds, while nearby McGarvey Park and Lake Desire offer miles of scenic forest trails for hikers, runners, and dog walkers. When it comes to commuting, drivers have convenient access to highways heading into Seattle, Bellevue, and Sea-Tac Airport, with transit options running along the main corridors. Fairwood is a relaxed, tree-lined community that combines everyday comfort with easy connections across the Puget Sound region.

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