Kirkland, WA · Houses & Market Data

Kirkland, Washington houses and real estate market data.

Houses in Kirkland, WA (King County) — Census median home value $1,022,500, county listing prices down about 4.0% over the past year. Market data for Kirkland houses and the broader area.

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Kirkland, WA is in King County, Washington — this guide covers houses in Kirkland and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 91,614, with a median household income of $143,533. Census data puts Kirkland houses at a median value of $1,022,500 (all owner-occupied homes); King County's current median listing price runs $850,000, down about 4.0% over the past year.

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Market overview

Kirkland housing market

Kirkland is in King County, Washington. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Kirkland and the surrounding county market.

Median home value (Census ACS)

$1,022,500

Population (Census ACS)

91,614

Median household income

$143,533

County price trend (2025)

0.89% YoY

Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.

At a glance

Kirkland market snapshot

Population

91,614

County

King County

Median Household Income

$143,533

Median Home Value (city)

$1,022,500

Median Listing Price (King County)

$850,000

Median Gross Rent

$2,342/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

-4.0%

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Why Kirkland

What makes Kirkland different

Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Kirkland's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $1,022,500. Separately, King County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $850,000. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.

County Price Trend

King County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.89% annual change in 2025.

Population & Income

Kirkland has an estimated population of 91,614 and a median household income of $143,533, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

Affordability Snapshot

Kirkland's Census-reported median home value works out to about 7.1x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 20% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.

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Places around Kirkland

County guide: King County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Kirkland.

USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby King County and other Washington communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.

Nearby communities include Yarrow Point, Hunts Point, Kenmore, Redmond, Clyde Hill, Woodinville, Medina, Bothell, Lake Forest Park, Cottage Lake, Bellevue, Beaux Arts Village, Shoreline, Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Seattle, Mercer Island.

More Washington cities with market guides: Tacoma, Vancouver, Everett, Yakima, Bellingham, Kennewick, Pasco, Marysville.

Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Brier (~7.4 mi), Bothell East (~7.6 mi), Bothell West (~7.7 mi), Mountlake Terrace (~8.2 mi), Maltby (~8.6 mi), Alderwood Manor (~8.7 mi), Esperance (~9.5 mi), Clearview (~9.6 mi), Mill Creek East (~9.7 mi), Lynnwood (~10.2 mi), Martha Lake (~10.3 mi), Larch Way (~10.4 mi), Woodway (~10.6 mi), Edmonds (~10.6 mi), High Bridge (~11.0 mi), North Lynnwood (~11.3 mi).

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Census & home facts

Kirkland data from published sources

Population (ACS 2023)

91,614

Median home value (ACS 2023)

$1,022,500

Median household income (ACS 2023)

$143,533

Median gross rent (ACS 2023)

$2,342

County FHFA annual change (2025)

0.89%

County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)

$850,000

Census place type

city

County

King County

Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)

17.81 sq mi

Census GEOID

5335940

Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.

Local life

Life in Kirkland

Schools

Seattle School District No. 1 — 109 schools, 51,238 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. King addresses may be served by Seattle School District No. 1, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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Kirkland FAQ

What are houses worth in Kirkland, WA?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Kirkland at $1,022,500. King County's current median listing price runs $850,000, down about 4.0% over the past year.

How much do houses cost in Kirkland, WA?

For owner-occupied houses in Kirkland, Census ACS data shows a median value of $1,022,500. Active listing prices in King County may differ — see the market snapshot above.

What types of houses are in Kirkland, WA?

Kirkland houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding King County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.

What is the population of Kirkland, WA?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Kirkland's population at approximately 91,614.

What's the median rent in Kirkland, WA?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Kirkland at approximately $2,342 per month.

What is the median household income in Kirkland, WA?

Census ACS data puts the median household income in Kirkland at approximately $143,533.

Is the Kirkland housing market growing?

King County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.89% annual change in 2025.

Is Kirkland, WA affordable relative to income?

Census ACS data puts Kirkland's median home value at about 7.1 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 20% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.

What school district serves Kirkland, WA?

Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Seattle School District No. 1 for many Kirkland addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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