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Living in Kirkland
Kirkland is a city on the east shore of Lake Washington in King County, about 11 miles by road from downtown Seattle. The Census Bureau estimates 97,410 people lived here in July 2025. The city's land area grew from about 11 square miles in 2010 to about 18 by 2015, mostly when Finn Hill, North Juanita and Kingsgate were annexed in 2011.
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Quick facts
- People in the city
- 97,410July 1, 2025 Census estimate (Vintage 2025), up from 92,171 in the April 2020 estimates baseSource
- Land area
- 17.8 sq miPlus 4.9 square miles of water, mostly Lake Washington. 2025 Census GazetteerSource
- Schools
- Lake Washington SDCovers nearly all of the city; King County levy codes put a few areas in the Northshore and Bellevue school districts, so check an address with the district finderSource
- Downtown Seattle
- About 20 minAbout 11 miles from Kirkland City Hall with no traffic; much longer at rush hour. Estimate
- Downtown Bellevue
- About 10 minAbout 6 miles, no traffic. Estimate
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- About 30 minAbout 22 miles, no traffic; much longer at rush hour. Estimate
- Property tax
- About 0.85%$8.45759 per $1,000 of assessed value in most of the city for 2026 taxes; $8.89773 in the Northshore School District areas. Varies by levy codeSource
- Sales tax
- 10.4%State and local rate for Kirkland, Washington Department of Revenue location code 1716Source
Neighborhoods
Bridle Trails Established
South end of the city next to Bridle Trails State Park and its horse trails, with the lowest residential density of any Kirkland neighborhood.
Lake Washington School District Source
Finn Hill Established
Wooded hill on the city's northwest edge, annexed in 2011, with Big Finn Hill Park, Lake Washington shoreline along Holmes Point Drive NE and the most single-family homes of any Kirkland neighborhood.
Lake Washington School District Source
Juanita Established
Around Juanita Bay at the north end of the lake, with Juanita Beach Park, Juanita Bay Park and the Juanita Village shops; it has more apartments and condos than any other Kirkland neighborhood, and North Juanita joined the city in 2011.
Lake Washington School District Source
Kingsgate Established
Northeast corner of the city, annexed in 2011, with Kingsgate Park, Kingsgate Library and Kamiakin Middle School; also called Evergreen Hill.
Lake Washington School District Source
Lakeview Established
South of downtown along Lake Washington Boulevard NE, with Houghton Beach Park and Carillon Point on the lake and the city's most medium-density zoning.
Lake Washington School District Source
Market Established
North of downtown along Market Street and the lakeshore, with Waverly Beach Park and Heritage Park on Lake Washington.
Lake Washington School District Source
Moss Bay (downtown) Established
Downtown Kirkland on Moss Bay, with Marina Park and the public dock on Lake Washington and Peter Kirk Park; it has the most commercial zoning of any Kirkland neighborhood.
Lake Washington School District Source
North Rose Hill Established
East of I-405, north of NE 85th Street, with Forbes Lake Park, Mark Twain Park and Mark Twain Elementary.
Lake Washington School District Source
South Rose Hill Established
East of I-405, south of NE 85th Street, with Lake Washington High School, Rose Hill Elementary and South Rose Hill Park.
Lake Washington School District Source
Totem Lake New homes and resale
Business district around Totem Lake Park and The Village at Totem Lake; it has the fewest single-family homes in the city and the most new homes planned through 2044.
Lake Washington School District Source
Neighborhood names follow the City of Kirkland's official neighborhoods. Confirm your schools for any address with the LWSD School and Bus Finder.
Schools
Lake Washington School District: Nearly all of Kirkland. A few parcels in north Kirkland (King County levy codes 1709, 1710, 1711 and 1717) are in Northshore School District, and one levy code (1760) is in Bellevue School District. LWSD School and Bus Finder
Campuses in the city Source
High schoolsJuanita High School
Lake Washington High School
Lake Washington High School
Middle schoolsFinn Hill Middle School
Kamiakin Middle School
Kirkland Middle School
Kamiakin Middle School
Kirkland Middle School
Elementary schoolsAlexander Graham Bell Elementary
Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Robert Frost Elementary
Juanita Elementary
Helen Keller Elementary
Peter Kirk Elementary
Lakeview Elementary
John Muir Elementary
Rose Hill Elementary
Carl Sandburg Elementary
Henry David Thoreau Elementary
Mark Twain Elementary
Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Robert Frost Elementary
Juanita Elementary
Helen Keller Elementary
Peter Kirk Elementary
Lakeview Elementary
John Muir Elementary
Rose Hill Elementary
Carl Sandburg Elementary
Henry David Thoreau Elementary
Mark Twain Elementary
Choice schoolsEmerson K-12 and Emerson High School
International Community School (grades 6 to 12)
Environmental & Adventure School (grades 6 to 8)
Northstar Middle School (grades 6 to 8)
Discovery Community School
Community School
International Community School (grades 6 to 12)
Environmental & Adventure School (grades 6 to 8)
Northstar Middle School (grades 6 to 8)
Discovery Community School
Community School
A normal week here
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Property taxes
| Who taxes it | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| State school levy (parts 1 and 2) | $2.24959 per $1,000 | Source |
| King County | $1.45642 per $1,000 | Source |
| Port of Seattle | $0.09877 per $1,000 | Source |
| City of Kirkland | $0.86380 per $1,000 | Source |
| Lake Washington School District | $2.55345 per $1,000 | Source |
| EvergreenHealth hospital district | $0.49639 per $1,000 | Source |
| King County Library System | $0.23534 per $1,000 | Source |
| Emergency medical services | $0.25098 per $1,000 | Source |
| King County Flood Control District | $0.09419 per $1,000 | Source |
| Sound Transit | $0.15866 per $1,000 | Source |
| Typical total, before exemptions | About 0.85% |
Levy code 1701, taxes due in 2026: $8.45759 per $1,000 of assessed value, from the King County Assessor. Areas in Northshore School District pay $8.89773 per $1,000, and other levy codes differ slightly.
The basics
City Hall123 5th Ave, Kirkland City of Kirkland
TrashWaste Management (WM) collects garbage, recycling and compost under the city's contract; weekly recycling and compost come with garbage service. Your day depends on your address. Service days and details
Water and sewerCity of Kirkland for most homes. Northshore Utility District serves Finn Hill and Kingsgate, and Woodinville Water District serves eastern Kingsgate. Utility billing
Power and gasPuget Sound Energy PSE
PermitsCity of Kirkland Development Services Center Apply for a permit
LibraryKing County Library System: Kirkland Library at 308 Kirkland Ave and Kingsgate Library at 12315 NE 143rd St. Kirkland Library
VotingKing County Elections. Register online or by mail until 8 days before an election, or in person through Election Day. Register to vote
The short version
Quick answers
How many people live in Kirkland, Washington?
97,410. July 1, 2025 Census estimate (Vintage 2025), up from 92,171 in the April 2020 estimates base.
What school district is Kirkland in?
Lake Washington School District: Nearly all of Kirkland. A few parcels in north Kirkland (King County levy codes 1709, 1710, 1711 and 1717) are in Northshore School District, and one levy code (1760) is in Bellevue School District.
How far is Kirkland from Seattle?
About 20 min to downtown Seattle, about 11 miles from Kirkland City Hall with no traffic; much longer at rush hour. Estimate.
What is the property tax rate in Kirkland, Washington?
About About 0.85% per $100 of taxable value, typical total, before exemptions, adding up State school levy (parts 1 and 2), King County, Port of Seattle, City of Kirkland, Lake Washington School District, EvergreenHealth hospital district, King County Library System, Emergency medical services, King County Flood Control District, Sound Transit. Homestead and other exemptions lower the bill.
What neighborhoods are in Kirkland?
Bridle Trails, Finn Hill, Juanita, Kingsgate, Lakeview, Market, Moss Bay (downtown), North Rose Hill, South Rose Hill, Totem Lake.
When is trash pickup in Kirkland?
Waste Management (WM) collects garbage, recycling and compost under the city's contract; weekly recycling and compost come with garbage service. Your day depends on your address.
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