Living in Tukwila, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tukwila · Census data 2020–2024
Tukwila has 21,451 residents with a median age of 35.4. The median household income is $78,381 (20% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $489,000, the median rent is $1,898/month.
Tukwila at a glance
- Population
- 21,451
- Median age
- 35.4State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $78,381State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $489,000State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,898/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 40.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Tukwila a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 13%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Tukwila
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tukwila the median home value is $489,000, 47% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,898 per month, which is 33.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,572 a month in housing costs.
Tukwila median household income
The median household income in Tukwila is $78,381 and the income per person is $39,158. 13% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Tukwila: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,522
- Owner-occupied
- 40.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 59.6%
- Vacant
- 6.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.68
Tukwila demographics
- Population
- 21,451
- Median age
- 35.4
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 12%
- Households
- 7,934
- Foreign-born
- 40.1%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tukwila ›
Education in Tukwila
25.3% of adults 25 and older in Tukwila have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tukwila
- Unemployment rate
- 6.4%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Drive alone
- 66.2%
- Public transit
- 6.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
Tukwila vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tukwila | 21,451 | $78,381 | $489,000 | $1,898 |
| Bryn Mawr-Skyway | 17,638 | $90,969 | $655,200 | $1,760 |
| SeaTac | 32,414 | $81,104 | $519,700 | $1,660 |
| Boulevard Park | 4,575 | $78,954 | $456,100 | $1,848 |
| Burien | 51,513 | $91,318 | $638,800 | $1,782 |
| Renton | 105,317 | $100,432 | $672,600 | $1,998 |
| White Center | 14,886 | $87,189 | $645,200 | $1,595 |
| Normandy Park | 6,659 | $162,476 | $1,014,100 | $1,893 |
| Des Moines | 32,823 | $92,483 | $597,000 | $1,799 |
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What is the median household income in Tukwila, WA?
The median household income in Tukwila is $78,381, 20% lower 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 Tukwila?
The median home value in Tukwila is $489,000, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Tukwila?
The median gross rent in Tukwila is $1,898 per month, about 33.3% of household income.
Is Tukwila, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 13%.
What is the median age in Tukwila?
The median age in Tukwila is 35.4 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Tukwila?
The average commute to work in Tukwila is 25 minutes; 12.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tukwila?
The unemployment rate in Tukwila is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tukwila?
25.3% of adults in Tukwila 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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