Kirkland, WA Economy


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Kirkland, WA is a beautiful city located in King County just east of Seattle. With an array of outdoor activities such as waterfront jogging trails and nature reserves, it's easy to see why many families choose to call this city home. The cost of living in Kirkland is higher than the US average with a two bedroom rent estimated at $2,680 compared to the US two bedroom rent of $1,430. The grocery cost index is also higher at 109 compared to 100 in the US on average. Local companies like Google, Alaska Airlines, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft and Expedia have offices in Kirkland and offer great career opportunities for residents. With an abundance of activities for all ages and high-paying jobs available, Kirkland makes for an enjoyable place to live and work.

Kirkland has an unemployment rate of 4.7%. The US average is 6.0%.

Kirkland has seen the job market decrease by -5.2% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 38.4%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Kirkland
- The Sales Tax Rate for Kirkland is 10.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Kirkland is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Kirkland
- The average income of a Kirkland resident is $71,558 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Kirkland resident is $121,998 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyKirkland, WashingtonUnited States
  4.76
  -5.2%-6.2%
  38.4%33.5%
  10.0%6.2%
  0.0%4.6%
  $71,558$37,638
  $121,998$69,021
  $155,291$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.4%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  4.7%6.8%
  7.9%10.0%
  2.0%2.5%
  11.5%11.0%
  2.1%4.8%
  0.7%0.8%
  5.4%1.9%
  4.2%4.7%
  2.7%1.9%
  23.5%7.6%
  0.3%0.1%
  4.0%4.2%
  6.4%9.3%
  10.3%14.0%
  2.1%2.1%
  5.9%7.0%
  3.7%4.8%
  2.0%4.7%
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Over 6 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 13 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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