Seattle metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to Kirkland, WA
$1,235,000Median listing price
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About Kirkland
Kirkland (~92,175 residents, 2020 Census) is an Eastside suburb east of Seattle — the sixth-largest city in King County and twelfth-largest in Washington, per its Wikipedia introduction. Realtor.com's median listing price was $1,235,000 (read September 2026). Its downtown waterfront on Lake Washington is one of the Eastside's most walkable cores.
Home prices in Kirkland
The median listing price in Kirkland is $1,235,000.
Top places in Kirkland
- Marina Park (downtown waterfront).
- Juanita Bay Park.
- Downtown Kirkland's waterfront shops and restaurants.
- Cross Kirkland Corridor trail.
Commuting from Kirkland
- Approximate drive to downtown Seattle: ~20–30 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, roughly 10–12 miles via I-405/SR-520 or I-5).
- Transit: King County Metro and Sound Transit express buses via I-405 and SR-520; Stride bus rapid transit is planned for the corridor.
Kirkland FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Kirkland, WA?
The median listing price in Kirkland is $1,235,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Kirkland, WA?
Approximate drive to downtown Seattle: ~20–30 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, roughly 10–12 miles via I-405/SR-520 or I-5).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.