Living in Kirkland, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kirkland · Census data 2020–2024
Kirkland has 92,621 residents with a median age of 38.3. The median household income is $150,414 (53% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $1,115,400, the median rent is $2,401/month.
Kirkland at a glance
- Population
- 92,621
- Median age
- 38.3State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $150,414State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $1,115,400State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $2,401/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 60.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66.3%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Kirkland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 53% higher than the Washington median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: Home values 98% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Kirkland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kirkland the median home value is $1,115,400, 235% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,401 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,632 a month in housing costs.
Kirkland median household income
The median household income in Kirkland is $150,414 and the income per person is $95,367. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Kirkland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 41,096
- Owner-occupied
- 60.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.2%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.35
Kirkland demographics
- Population
- 92,621
- Median age
- 38.3
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 14.2%
- Households
- 38,771
- Foreign-born
- 26.3%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kirkland ›
Education in Kirkland
66.3% of adults 25 and older in Kirkland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 27.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kirkland
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 33.9%
- Drive alone
- 53.2%
- Public transit
- 3.5%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Kirkland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkland | 92,621 | $150,414 | $1,115,400 | $2,401 |
| Yarrow Point | 1,198 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Hunts Point | 289 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Kenmore | 23,741 | $139,764 | $920,800 | $1,949 |
| Redmond | 77,353 | $162,560 | $1,167,800 | $2,409 |
| Clyde Hill | 3,119 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Woodinville | 13,438 | $164,398 | $1,100,100 | $2,416 |
| Medina | 2,928 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Bothell | 49,610 | $140,427 | $925,100 | $2,346 |
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What is the median household income in Kirkland, WA?
The median household income in Kirkland is $150,414, 53% higher than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Kirkland?
The median home value in Kirkland is $1,115,400, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Kirkland?
The median gross rent in Kirkland is $2,401 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Kirkland, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 53% higher than the Washington median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: home values 98% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Kirkland?
The median age in Kirkland is 38.3 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Kirkland?
The average commute to work in Kirkland is 24 minutes; 33.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kirkland?
The unemployment rate in Kirkland is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kirkland?
66.3% of adults in Kirkland have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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