Kirkland, Washington

Washington community balancing growth and livability

Pacific Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

68

D+

out of 100

Overview

Kirkland is a Washington city with a population of approximately 91,194, part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $1,212,741. Median household income is $135,608.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 91,194 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $1,212,741 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $135,608 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 25.5 minutes
  • Part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

91,194

Source: Census ACS

$1,212,741

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$135,608

Source: Census ACS

25.5 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

51

Source: Walk Score

179 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

King County (county-level results)

74%
22%
Democrat 832,606
Republican 252,193
Leans D+51.7

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 16.9/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 30.8/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 56.3/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 51/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 50.7/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 68

Location

Kirkland, WA (47.6786, -122.1894)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.