City safety & data profile

TukwilaWA

Tukwila, WA is a 20K-resident city in King County with a median household income of $78,381.

King County, Washington. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Tukwila, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Tukwila has a population larger than 44% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $489,000.

Data updated 2026-07-19

20K
Population
Top 56%
By size
$78,381
Median income
$489,000
Median home
13%
Poverty rate

The read on Tukwila

Tukwila posts a median household income higher than 47% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 53%
by median income, US cities

Where Tukwila income ranks nationally

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

$78,381 Bottom 47% higher than 47% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $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 Tukwila, WA beyond the headline numbers

Tukwila sits inside King County, Washington, at roughly 47.47°N, -122.26°W. Population 20,018, $78,381 median household income. Median home value $489,000, median rent $1,898. Poverty rate 13%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Tukwila's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 34.2%, then high blood pressure at 29.1%.

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

Population
20,018
Tukwila
Median Income
$78,381
+15% vs avg
Median Home Value
$489,000
+115% vs avg
Median Age
35.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (King County) - Tukwila'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 Tukwila, WA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,898/mo
Poverty Rate
13% -8% vs avg
Unemployment 6.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 25.3%
Work From Home 12.8%
Public Transit 6.5%

Population

White 29.9%
African American 17.7%
Asian 23.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
34.2%
High Blood Pressure
29.1%
Obesity
25.7%
Physical Inactivity
19.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.9%
Binge Drinking
15.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.7%
Lack of Health Insurance
11%
Current Asthma
10.3%
Current Smoking
10.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 61.7%
Annual Checkup 68.7%

Other Measures

Diabetes
9.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
4.4%
Stroke
2.8%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Tukwila, WA? ▼
Tukwila, WA has a population of 20,018 people, located in King County, Washington.
What is the median household income in Tukwila? ▼
The median household income in Tukwila, WA is $78,381 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 13%.
What is the median home value in Tukwila? ▼
The median home value in Tukwila, WA is $489,000. Median rent is $1,898/month.
What are the top health concerns in Tukwila? ▼
The top health indicators in Tukwila include Short Sleep Duration (34.2%), High Blood Pressure (29.1%), Obesity (25.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Tukwila? ▼
The median age in Tukwila, WA is 35.4 years. 25.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Tukwila, WA is located in King County, Washington. With a population of 20K and a $78,381 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Safety alerts for the Tukwila area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Tukwila'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 Tukwila area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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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.

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