Primary sources for Kirkland, WA
- Census Bureau profile of Kirkland, WA, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Kirkland, WA, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Kirkland, WA, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Kirkland, WA
Electricity rates in Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, WA ranks 4 of 44 Washington cities for the highest median home value ($1,022,500). Kirkland, Washington has 91,614 residents in 38,111 households; 48.0% heat with electricity.
Kirkland on the map
King County, with Kirkland marked
Housing and heating in Kirkland
Kirkland, WA: 17,540 of 40,264 homes were built before 1980 and 9,425 in 2000 or later. Kirkland, WA has 21,832 detached houses, 14,401 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 21 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Kirkland, WA
% of homes by decade built, Kirkland, WA
- 2pre-40
- 140s
- 350s
- 1560s
- 2270s
- 1980s
- 1490s
- 1200s
- 910s
- 220+
Heating fuel in Kirkland, WA
| Kirkland, WA | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkland, WA, median year built | 1983 | 1983 | +0 years | 22 of 44 |
| Kirkland, WA, built before 1980 | 43.6% | 46.6% | -3.0 points | 25 of 44 |
| Kirkland, WA, built 2000 or later | 23.4% | 28.0% | -4.6 points | 24 of 44 |
| Kirkland, WA, detached houses | 54.2% | 50.9% | +3.3 points | 26 of 44 |
| Kirkland, WA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 35.8% | 36.7% | -0.9 points | 9 of 44 |
| Kirkland, WA, mobile homes | 0.1% | 1.5% | -1.5 points | 43 of 44 |
| Kirkland, WA, renter households | 38.1% | 43.9% | -5.8 points | 31 of 44 |
| Kirkland, WA, median home value | $1,022,500 | $811,200 | +$211,300 | 4 of 44 |
| Kirkland, WA, median gross rent a month | $2,342 | $2,035 | +$307 | 5 of 44 |
| Kirkland, WA, people per household | 2.37 | 2.39 | -0.02 | 32 of 44 |
Who supplies Kirkland
King County lists 4 utilities for Kirkland, WA (91,614 residents): homes pay 3.67 to 14.63 cents per kWh, about $35 to $140 a month at 955 kWh, 0.3% to 1.2% of the $143,533 Kirkland median income. King County page.
Facts about Kirkland
- Residents of Kirkland, WA, ACS 2023
- 91,61413 of 44 Washington cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Kirkland, WA
- $143,5335 of 44 of those cities
- Households in Kirkland, WA
- 38,1112.40 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Kirkland, WA
- 61.9%23,601 owners and 14,510 renter households
- Housing units in Kirkland, WA
- 40,2642,153 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Kirkland, WA
- 48.0%18,286 of 38,111 homes
- Land area of Kirkland, WA
- 17.8 sq mi5,145.1 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Kirkland, WA
- 0.3% to 1.2%at 955 kWh a month over the $143,533 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Kirkland, WA
- 0NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 0.0 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Kirkland, WA
- 198317,540 of 40,264 homes (43.6%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Kirkland, WA
- $1,022,500$2,342 gross rent a month, 2.75% of value a year
Cost of living with electricity in Kirkland
Kirkland, WA: 38,111 households at $1,081 a year per home for electricity (King County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $41.2 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,682 a year per household.
| Group in Kirkland, WA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Kirkland, WA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkland, WA, all households | 38,111 | $1,081 | $41.2 million | 0.75% |
| Kirkland, WA, homeowners | 23,601 | $1,336 | $31.5 million | 0.93% |
| Kirkland, WA, renters | 14,510 | $753 | $10.9 million | 0.52% |
Outage risk around Kirkland
Kirkland, WA: no NWS wind or tornado report within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025.
Who lives in Kirkland: income, cars, homes
5,413 residents of Kirkland, WA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 38.2. Of 49,783 workers in Kirkland, WA, 14,480 work from home, 27,756 drive alone, 2,270 ride transit and 1,376 walk. In Kirkland, WA, 5,964 of 14,096 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 15,047 households moved in since 2018 and 6,426 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. In Kirkland, WA, 4,104 of 38,111 households earn under $35,000, 5,261 $35,000-$75,000, 10,348 $75,000-$150,000 and 18,398 $150,000 or more. In Kirkland, WA, 2,085 households own no vehicle and 23,067 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Kirkland, WA homes: 22,467 have 3+ bedrooms, 7,141 none or one, median 5.5 rooms.
Household income in Kirkland, WA
| Kirkland, WA | Value | Rank in Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkland, WA, households under $35,000 | 10.8% | 37 of 44 |
| Kirkland, WA, households $150,000 or more | 48.3% | 5 of 44 |
| Kirkland, WA, residents below poverty | 6.0% | 38 of 44 |
| Kirkland, WA, median age | 38.2 | 10 of 44 |
| Kirkland, WA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 55.8% | 22 of 44 |
| Kirkland, WA, households without a vehicle | 5.5% | 31 of 44 |
| Kirkland, WA, households with 2+ vehicles | 60.5% | 19 of 44 |
| Kirkland, WA, workers at home | 29.1% | 7 of 44 |
| Kirkland, WA, cost-burdened renters | 42.3% | 38 of 44 |
| Kirkland, WA, moved in since 2018 | 39.5% | 22 of 44 |
| Kirkland, WA, moved in before 2000 | 16.9% | 6 of 44 |
Analyst note on Kirkland
Household income in Kirkland, WA is $143,533; 23,601 of its 38,111 households own. Kirkland, WA counts 91,614 residents in 38,111 households, on 17.8 square miles. 18,286 of the 38,111 occupied homes in Kirkland, WA heat with electricity.
Kirkland, WA has 40,264 housing units, 2,153 of them vacant or seasonal. Kirkland, WA ranks 5 of 44 Washington cities for the highest median rent ($2,342 a month). Kirkland, WA ranks 5 of 44 Washington cities for median household income ($143,533).
Kirkland, WA ranks 7 of 44 Washington cities for people working from home (29.1% of workers).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Kirkland
Compare Kirkland with nearby cities
| City near Kirkland, WA | Distance from Kirkland | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkland, WA (this page) | 0 mi | 91,614 | $143,533 | 1983 | $1,022,500 | 0 | 29.1% |
| Redmond, WA | 4.3 mi east | 75,721 (-15,893) | $162,099 (+$18,566) | 1991 (+8 yr) | $1,091,700 (+$69,200) | 0 (+0) | 35.0% (+5.9 pts) |
| Bothell, WA | 5.3 mi north | 48,610 (-43,004) | $132,232 (-$11,301) | 1992 (+9 yr) | $871,300 (-$151,200) | 0 (+0) | 30.2% (+1.2 pts) |
| Bellevue, WA | 7.2 mi south | 151,199 (+59,585) | $161,300 (+$17,767) | 1981 (-2 yr) | $1,203,100 (+$180,600) | 0 (+0) | 32.8% (+3.7 pts) |
| Shoreline, WA | 7.8 mi northwest | 59,280 (-32,334) | $113,336 (-$30,197) | 1968 (-15 yr) | $759,400 (-$263,100) | 0 (+0) | 22.6% (-6.5 pts) |
| Seattle, WA | 8.7 mi southwest | 741,440 (+649,826) | $121,984 (-$21,549) | 1974 (-9 yr) | $912,100 (-$110,400) | 0 (+0) | 31.3% (+2.2 pts) |
ZIP codes in Kirkland
| ZIP area touching Kirkland, WA | Share of the ZIP's land inside Kirkland | Share of Kirkland's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 98034 (Kirkland, WA) | 98.6% | 54.3% |
| 98033 (Kirkland, WA) | 88.3% | 45.6% |
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Washington: home prices since 2001, planned plants.
Questions on Kirkland
Kirkland: what is the electricity rate?
Kirkland, WA has no price of its own; its 91,614 residents are served by one of 4 utilities, and a 955 kWh month costs $35 to $140.
Kirkland: how does it rank among Washington cities?
Kirkland, WA: rank 13 of 44 by its 91,614 residents, rank 5 of 44 by $143,533 median income.
Kirkland: how many homes heat with electricity?
Kirkland, WA: 18,286 of 38,111 occupied homes, 48.0%; King County 53.1%.
Kirkland: how much income goes to electricity?
At 955 kWh a month, 0.3% to 1.2% of the $143,533 median income in Kirkland, WA.
Kirkland: damaging storms reported nearby?
0 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Kirkland, WA, 2015 to 2025, 0.0 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Kirkland?
Kirkland, WA: median home built 1983; 17,540 of 40,264 homes (43.6%) predate 1980, 21,832 are detached and 14,401 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many residents of Kirkland, WA live below the poverty line?
5,413 residents.
How many people in Kirkland, WA work from home?
14,480 of 49,783 workers.
How many Kirkland, WA renters struggle with rent?
5,964 of 14,096 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.