Our Community
Kirkland, Washington, an east side of Seattle suburb, boasts the stunning mountainous backdrop of King County. This affluent Puget Sound community (population 45,054, 2000 Census) is renowned for its luxurious real estate listings. Kirkland residents earn a per capita income exceeding any other location in WA.
Kirkland attributes its burgeoning economy to its highly diversified blend of business and industry. Kirkland’s business community also benefits from close proximity to Seattle’s Eastside and depends, in part, on Seattle’s technology firms such as Microsoft. Successful businesses currently operating from Kirkland include Bungie Studios and the Seattle Seahawks. This competitive market lures new business to the area with the promise of a favorable business environment, an outstanding quality of life, and a centralized location offering culture, education, and recreation.
Kirkland provides students with excellent public and private schools at the primary and secondary levels. Higher education facilities within Kirkland include Lake Washington Technical College and Northwest University. Additional universities in the Puget Sound area include DeVry University, Seattle Pacific University, the University of Puget Sound, and several campuses of the University of Washington.
Kirkland’s enchanting downtown district features waterfront streets with a wealth of art galleries, shops, and dining establishments ranging from casual to formal. Kirkland’s most renowned restaurant, the Crab Cracker, draws thousands of patrons each year, including Bill Gates, who is a frequent guest. Downtown Kirkland offers several beaches, scenic parks, and a performing arts center with room for 400 guests. An impressive collection of public art, primarily made up of stunning bronze sculptures, also graces this lakefront gem.
Downtown Kirkland's nightlife is unparalleled in the rest of Eastside. The Teen Union Building, found in Peter Kirk Park, has a darkroom, two music stages, and a recording studio.
Kirkland is a short distance from Olympic Sculpture Park, Seattle Aquarium, the Space Needle, the Washington State History Museum, Woodland Park Zoo, and a wide variety of wineries and wine tasting rooms.
Kirkland, Washington’s temperatures are mild and range from the 80’s in summer to the 50’s in winter. This delightful climate makes year-round outdoor recreation a way of life. Lake Washington, the Olympic Mountains, and the Seattle skyline offer sightseeing cruises, private boats, kayak, and scenic walks through the town. The aquatic surroundings afford intimate views of nocturnal beavers, nesting eagles and shorebirds. Juanita Bay Park recently earned the praise of the Audubon Society for operating one of the region’s best urban wildlife preserves.
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