King County | Population: ~96,200 | Seattle Metro
An upscale Eastside city on Lake Washington, Kirkland combines a walkable, art-filled downtown waterfront with a strong tech presence (including a large Google campus) and some of the region’s most desirable lakefront real estate.
Downtown Kirkland/Moss Bay offers walkable condo and townhome living near the waterfront, Juanita has lake access and a more suburban feel, and Bridle Trails (shared with Bellevue) offers wooded, equestrian-friendly lots.
Downtown Kirkland/Moss Bay — Walkable waterfront living near the marina and public art.
Juanita — Lake access and a more suburban feel on Kirkland’s north side.
Bridle Trails — Wooded, equestrian-friendly lots shared with Bellevue.
Norkirk — Established homes just north of downtown.
Houghton — South Kirkland neighborhoods near Google’s campus.
Finn Hill — Established, wooded homes in north Kirkland.
Rose Hill — Family neighborhoods bordering Bellevue.
Everest — A central Kirkland residential pocket.
Highlands — Established homes on Kirkland’s east side.
Market — A commercial and residential area near Kirkland’s original town center.
- Walkable downtown waterfront with public art and marina access
- Major tech employer presence, including a large Google office
- Lake Washington beaches and boating access
- Highly rated Lake Washington School District
Kirkland is a premium Eastside market where lake access and downtown walkability command significant price premiums over the city’s more suburban east side.
Grades modeled on Niche.com’s Public Schools and Commute categories; Public Transit reflects the Commute grade, the closest available proxy.
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