KirklandWashington
Kirkland is a city in King County, Washington, United States. A suburb east of Seattle, its population was 92,175 in the 2020 U.S.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Kirkland
Set in the central part of Washington, Kirkland is a thriving city counting 95,499 people who proudly call it home. It stands among the 500 most populous places in the United States (#362 nationwide).
Officially, Kirkland is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 17.81 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 5,362 residents per square mile.
📰 Kirkland News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Kirkland Unique
- A top-25 city in Washington by population (#13 of 281 incorporated places).
- Home to 1.8% of Washington's city-dwelling population.
- Part of the fabric of Washington — one of 639 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 95,499.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Kirkland
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Kirkland
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Kirkland Heritage Society · Museum
- La Petite Galerie · Art gallery
- Sandbox VR · Arcade
- The Frederick Collection · Art gallery
- Gunnar Nordstrom · Art gallery
- Ryan James · Art gallery
- Sieve Auction House Gallery · Art gallery
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Kirkland
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Kirkland
- Alexander Graham Bell Elementary
- Benjamin Franklin Elementary
- Carl Sandburg Elementary
- Community School
- Finn Hill Middle School
- Helen Keller Elementary
- John Muir Elementary
- Juanita Elementary
- Juanita High School
- Kamiakin Middle School
- Kirkland Middle School
- Lake Washington High School
- Lake Washington Technical Academy
- Open Doors at LWIT
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Evergreenhealth Medical Center ★★★★★ (5/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
- Bhc Fairfax Hospital · Psychiatric
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.