At a Glance
Median Income
$143,533
$88,015 per capita
Home Value
$1,022,500
Zillow: $1,178,291
Median Rent
$2,342/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
61/100K
2,036/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
64.4%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.4%
6.1% smoking rate
How Kirkland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kirkland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kirkland a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kirkland residents earn a median household income of $143,533 , which is 91% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $88,015. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,739 business establishments, including 580 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kirkland is $1,022,500 , 263% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,178,291. Median rent is $2,342/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Kirkland reports 61 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,036/100K. The murder rate is 1.1/100K.
Education
64.4% of adults in Kirkland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% above the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kirkland has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.
Data Overview
People
Population91,614
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density5,144/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born25.0%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$143,533
Per Capita$88,015
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
C+
Home Value$1,022,500
Rent$2,342
Ownership61.9%
Zillow$1,178,291
Housing Units39,869
Rent Burden26.5%
Crime
F
Violent61/100K
Property2,036/100K
Murder1.1/100K
Assault35/100K
Burglary225/100K
Health
Obesity21.4%
Diabetes6.1%
Smoking6.1%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain37.8 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation82 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.4%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+24.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute24 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations67
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Kirkland was founded in 1888.
The median home in Kirkland was built in 1983.
29.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Boeing Field/King County International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
25.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.