At a Glance
Median Income
$80,534
$38,521 per capita
Home Value
$462,800
Zillow: $562,085
Median Rent
$1,786/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
773/100K
16,390/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
82.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.5%
10.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
249 sunny days/yr
How Tukwila Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tukwila's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tukwila a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tukwila residents earn a median household income of $80,534 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,521. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% 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 Tukwila is $462,800 , 64% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $562,085. Median rent is $1,786/month, with 29.5% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Tukwila reports 773 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 103% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 16,390/100K. The murder rate is 4.9/100K.
Education
23.9% of adults in Tukwila hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
82.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tukwila has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population21,479
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density2,337/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$80,534
Per Capita$38,521
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
B
Home Value$462,800
Rent$1,786
Ownership40.4%
Zillow$562,085
Housing Units8,653
Rent Burden29.5%
Crime
F
Violent773/100K
Property16,390/100K
Murder4.9/100K
Assault279/100K
Burglary925/100K
Health
Obesity25.5%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain39.3 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation272 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+82.2%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations25
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Tukwila was founded in 1908.
The median home in Tukwila was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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