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Kirkland, WA


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Kirkland, Washington

Kirkland, Washington, in King county, is 4 miles N of Bellevue, Washington (center to center) and 7 miles NE of Seattle, Washington. The people of the city are in the Seattle - Bellevue - Everett metropolitan area. Kirkland has a population of 45,054.

The People and Families of Kirkland

In Kirkland, about 47% of adults are married. Lots of people in Kirkland live independently, in one-person housing.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kirkland had a median family income of $73,395. Kirkland is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Kirkland isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The city benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in Kirkland. The city, compared to most cities like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Kirkland residents, with $111,115. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Kirkland Housing

In Kirkland, 57% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Kirkland has higher property taxes than most places in Washington, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Kirkland, 86% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Kirkland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyKirkland Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyKirkland Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 7%Kirkland College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 8%Kirkland Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 9%Kirkland People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 10%Kirkland Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 14%Kirkland Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Kirkland, WA

Comparing Kirkland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population66
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity59
Senior Citizens44
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
People in Middle Class or Better910
Median Family Income910
People Above Poverty89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use810
Walking and Biking to Work76
Short Commute Times76

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Housing Recently Built99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Affordability of Property Taxes31
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime57

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