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University Place, WA vs Kirkland, WA

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Are people in Kirkland older or younger than people in University Place?
- The Median Age in Kirkland is 0.3 years older than in University Place.

Are housing costs cheaper in Kirkland or University Place?
- Kirkland housing costs are 84.6% more expensive than University Place housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Kirkland or University Place?
- The average commute for residents of Kirkland is 0.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of University Place.

Things to do in University Place?
University Place WA sits at the base of Puget Sound offering scenic getaways just a stone’s throw away combined with several cultural attractions like Murray Morgan Bridge Park which tells the history of Tacoma.

Things to do in Kirkland?
Kirkland, Washington provides breathtaking views of Lake Washington and within city limits there are three additional lakes - Juanita Bay Park and Mercer Slough Nature Park offer unique wildlife habitats as well as plenty of recreational opportunities for exploring.

 University Place, WAKirkland, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock91,656329,725,481
 Median Income$84,673  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$572,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.27  Unlock26.38
Reviews for University Place    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

University Place is a great supporter of public schools. The community values good education and has no problem supporting funding for schools. This does create higher  More

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Reviews for Kirkland    14 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

12 years in Kirkland. It sure changed but love it. Great waterfront, restaurants, art galleries, public transportation, parks, and schools. And only 20 minutes from  More

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Beautiful water and mountain views, enticing wailing culture, bars, restaurants and upscale shopping. Lived here for 7 years now and lookig to move to someplace sunnier  More

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Over 14 years ago

We are not living in our home in Kirkland at the moment (retired now and moving about) and we miss it. Our home is in a lovely small cul de sac and backs on to a  More

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