Highlands, Kirkland, WA
Living in Highlands
Bikeability60
Walkability56
Commute48
Public Transit63
Affordability18
Public Safety82
Airports90
Hospitals84
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools77
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
15kPopulation+1.5k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian20%
Black<1%
Caucasian67%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$150kMedian Household Income+$49k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more29%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector79%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van81%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation7%
Walked3%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$858kMedian Home Value+$315k (2010–19)
28%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian Monthly Rent+$265 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K30%
$750K to $999K25%
$1M to $1.49M20%
$1.5M to $1.99M6%
$2M or more4%
House Heating Type
Electricity47%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas51%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Highlands
United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
King County41
Property Crime in Highlands
United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
King County79
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (61%)(34%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton68%
Donald Trump23%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 9 | 5 |
| Feb | 42 | 6 | 3 |
| Mar | 46 | 7 | 2 |
| Apr | 50 | 5 | 1 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 11 | 3 |
| Dec | 39 | 9 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Highlands
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding28
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Highlands, Kirkland, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Highlands, Kirkland, WA
Dba Leadership Preparatory Academy
1 miles, SW
Holy Family Parish School
1 miles, S
Evergreen Academy
1 miles, N
Northlake Academy
2 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Highlands, Kirkland, WA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Highlands, Kirkland, WA
Evergreenhealth Medical Center
2 miles, N
Bhc Fairfax Hospital
2 miles, N
Overlake Hospital Medical Center
5 miles, S
Seattle Children's Hospital
5 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Highlands, Kirkland, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
17 miles, S
Bellingham International Airport
78 miles, N
Portland International Airport
146 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
175 miles, SE