Kirkland
City in Washington, United States
Overview
Kirkland is a scenic suburb of Seattle set along Lake Washington, known for its lively downtown, abundance of parks, and thriving cultural scene. Its lakeside location offers a perfect balance of outdoor recreation and urban amenities, making it popular with families, professionals, and visitors alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Washington
Population
92,175
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
47.68°, -122.21°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$4,400
Local Cost
$2,860
Local Income
$4,650
Cashless
97
English
99
Temperature
10.5°C
Summer Avg
17.2°C
Winter Avg
4.3°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
-10.4°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1231 mm
Internet Speed
344 Mbps
Upload
165 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
52
Coworking
0
Cafes
18
Nightlife
11
Parks
23
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KEH
Distance
9 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 45 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 90/100.