City safety & data profile

KirklandWA

Kirkland, WA is a 87K-resident city in King County with a median household income of $150,414.

King County, Washington. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Kirkland, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Kirkland has a population larger than 91% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $1,115,400, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-18

87K
Population
Top 9%
By size
$150,414
Median income
$1,115,400
Median home
6.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Kirkland

Kirkland posts a median household income higher than 93% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Kirkland area.

Top 7%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Kirkland

Where Kirkland income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$150,414 Top 7% higher than 93% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. WA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Kirkland, WA beyond the headline numbers

Kirkland sits inside King County, Washington, at roughly 47.68°N, -122.21°W. Population 87,281, $150,414 median household income. Median home value $1,115,400, median rent $2,401. Poverty rate 6.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Kirkland's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 28.3%, then high blood pressure at 25.3%. 2 hospitals in/around Kirkland, 5/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Kirkland from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
87,281
Kirkland
Median Income
$150,414
+121% vs avg
Median Home Value
$1,115,400
+390% vs avg
Median Age
38.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (King County) - Kirkland's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
2.3M+16%
Median Income
$124,746+74%
Median Home Value
$859,900+128%
Poverty Rate
8.6%-25%
Unemployment
4.8%-38%

Economics

Economics indicators for Kirkland, WA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$2,401/mo
Poverty Rate
6.1% -57% vs avg
Unemployment 4.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 66.3%
Work From Home 33.9%
Public Transit 3.5%

Population

White 64.2%
African American 1.8%
Asian 19.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
28.3%
High Blood Pressure
25.3%
Obesity
21.8%
Binge Drinking
18.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
14.2%
Physical Inactivity
11.8%
Current Asthma
9.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
9.1%
Diabetes
6.4%
Current Smoking
6.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 74.1%
Annual Checkup 70.3%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
5.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
3.7%
Stroke
2.1%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
1
★★★★
0
★★★
0
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
5/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
EVERGREENHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
KIRKLAND · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Kirkland, WA? ▼
Kirkland, WA has a population of 87,281 people, located in King County, Washington.
What is the median household income in Kirkland? ▼
The median household income in Kirkland, WA is $150,414 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 6.1%.
What is the median home value in Kirkland? ▼
The median home value in Kirkland, WA is $1,115,400. Median rent is $2,401/month.
What are the top health concerns in Kirkland? ▼
The top health indicators in Kirkland include Short Sleep Duration (28.3%), High Blood Pressure (25.3%), Obesity (21.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Kirkland? ▼
Kirkland has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 5/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Kirkland? ▼
The median age in Kirkland, WA is 38.3 years. 66.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Kirkland, WA is located in King County, Washington. With a population of 87K and a $150,414 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Kirkland area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Kirkland's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Kirkland area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (King County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.