Tukwila, WA

Tukwila, Washington

Introduction to Tukwila, Washington

Tukwila, Washington, in King County, is 2 miles W of Renton, Washington (center to center) and 9 miles S of Seattle, Washington. The city is considered part of the Seattle - Bellevue - Everett metropolitan area. Tukwila has a population of 17,181.

Tukwila History

The present day city of Tukwila was originally inhabited by the Duwamish tribe. In fact, the area derived its name from an Indian term meaning "land of hazelnuts." Joseph Foster was the first white settler of the area. He arrived in Tukwila in the year 1853. Foster is also known as the "Father of Tukwila." Foster's home is presently preserved as Fort Dent Park. The Interurban Railroad entered Tukwila in 1902. The area was officially incorporated in 1908.

Tukwila and nearby Attractions

• Saltwater State Park
• Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden
• Museum of Flight
• Renton History Museum
• Seattle Aquarium
• Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Things To Do In Tukwila

Tukwila offers a number of playgrounds and parks for the benefit of visitors and residents. Among these are Allentown Pea Patch Garden, Ikawa Park, Tukwila Pond Park, Bicentennial Park, Crystal Springs Park, Foster Memorial Park, and Fort Dent Park. The Museum of Flight, an air and space museum, is also nearby. You can also spend your leisure time at Newcastle Beach Park and the Children's Museum of Tacoma.

Tukwila Transportation

Boeing Field/King County International Airport is very close to the city.

Tukwila Higher Education

American College of Professional Education is the local college. Seattle Community College-South Campus, Seattle University, City University, and Renton Technical College are also nearby.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 3%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Tukwila, WA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Tukwila Almanac

Tukwila Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Tukwila Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Tukwila, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Starbucks in Tukwila

Tukwila High Schools (2004)

FOSTER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
4242 S 144TH ST
206-901-7905
A Title I school.
Serves 743 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.9

Tukwila Colleges

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International Academy of Design and Technology

Kitchen Academy

(List of All Washington Colleges)

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