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Kirkland, WA

Founded 1888King CountyElev. 152 m
Population
91,614
Median home
$1,022,500
Disaster risk
Very High
Public schools
27
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Kirkland

With about 91,614 residents, Kirkland is one of Washington's notable places. Kirkland was founded in 1888 and sits in King County. The median age is 38.2 and the median household income is $143,533. Homes carry a median value of $1,022,500, and about 62% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (65.2%). Around 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 24 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
91,614
Median age
38.2
Median household income
$143,533
Per-capita income
$88,015
Poverty rate
6%
High-school grad or higher
96.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
64.4%
Unemployment
4.6%
Avg. commute
24.4 min
Work from home
29.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White65.2%
Hispanic or Latino7.8%
Black1.5%
Asian17.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts64.8%
Sales & office15.2%
Service11.8%
Production, transportation & material moving4.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance3.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$1,022,500
Median gross rent
$2,342/mo
Owner-occupied
61.9%
Median year built
1983
Households
38,111
Avg. household size
2.37

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Kirkland has 27 public schools — 14 elementary, 5 middle, 7 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 7 schools
Reading83%
Math67%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Emerson High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Futures SchoolHighGrades 9–12
International Community SchoolHighGrades 6–12
Juanita High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Lake Washington High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Lake Washington Technical AcademyHighGrades 11–12
Open Doors at LWITHighGrades 11–12
Environmental & Adventure SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Finn Hill Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Kamiakin Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Kirkland Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Northstar Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Alexander Graham Bell ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Benjamin Franklin ElementaryElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime69% below national
Kirkland118
Washington365
United States386
↑ 6% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime6% above national
Kirkland2,078
Washington2,941
United States1,952
↑ 4% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Kirkland Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Kirkland.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very High
Top hazards · King County
AvalancheVery High
EarthquakeVery High
Riverine floodingVery High
Heat waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LandslideRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Kirkland is in King County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Kirkland was founded in 1888 and sits in King County. Elevation ~152 m.

Map of Kirkland
Kirkland, WA
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Historic places

10 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 2 National Historic Landmarks.

ARTHUR FOSS (tugboat)RELIEF (lightship)Loomis HouseMasonic Lodge BuildingSears, Joshua, BuildingDr. Trueblood HouseKirk, Peter, BuildingMarsh, Louis S., House
Notable people from Kirkland
Jennie ReedMike O'HearnMicah DownsJoAnne CarnerDorothy AnstettAlicia BarkerSamantha HiattMary YoungbloodElizabeth McCaggMary McCagg
People searches in Kirkland
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Nearby cities
Redmond (4 mi)Bothell (5 mi)Bellevue (7 mi)Shoreline (8 mi)Seattle (9 mi)Mercer Island (9 mi)

Common questions

Kirkland — frequently asked

What is the population of Kirkland, Washington?
Kirkland has a population of about 91,614, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Kirkland?
The median home value in Kirkland is $1,022,500, and the median gross rent is $2,342/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Kirkland safe? What is the crime rate?
Kirkland Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 118 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Kirkland face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates King County as "Very High" overall, with top hazards including avalanche, earthquake, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in Kirkland?
Kirkland has 27 public schools (14 elementary, 5 middle, 7 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Kirkland?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Kirkland. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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