Resources and Information for People Moving to Kirkland
If you’re considering moving to Kirkland, we want to help you prepare for the move. The following resources will be helpful as you plan your arrival.
Kirkland is bordered to the west by Lake Washington, to the east by Redmond, to the south by Bellevue, and to the north by Kenmore, Woodinville, and Bothell.
Kirkland is accessible via Interstate 405, which connects it with other Eastside cities, including Bellevue, Renton, and Bothell. Seattle, which is west of Kirkland, as well as Redmond to the east, are both accessible through State Highway 520.
Cities Near Kirkland
Inglewood-Finn Hill
Kingsgate
Yarrow Point
Redmond
Kirkland Neighborhoods
Bridle Trails
Central Houghton
Downtown Kirkland
Everest
Feriton
Finn Hill
Firloch
Highlands
Lake Park
Lakeview
Manitou
Market
Moss Bay
Norkirk
North Juanita
North Rose Hill
Oskams Corner
South Juanita
South Rose Hill
Sweetbriar
Totem Lake
Education
Kirkland is part of the Lake Washington School District, which also serves Redmond and parts of Bothell, Woodinville, and Sammamish. The school district operates two high schools, Juanita and Lake Washington, within Kirkland city limits as well as five middle schools and thirteen elementary schools.
The city is also home to several private schools, including the Eastside Preparatory School, Puget Sound Adventist Academy, and Eastside Preparatory School, as well as several public magnet schools including the Environmental and Adventure Jr. High School, International Community School, B.E.S.T. High School, and Northstar Jr. High.
Kirkland is home to Lake Washington Technical College and Northwest University, a small Christian college. Additionally, Kirkland is bordered on the northwest by the campus of Bastyr University (which is technically in Kenmore).
Colleges/Universities in Kirkland
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Northwest University
Public High/Middle Schools In Kirkland
Lake Washington Technical Academy (11-12)
Gateway To College At LWIT (11-12)
LWIT 1418 Contract Bellevue College (11-12)
Finn Hill Middle School (6-9)
Juanita High (9-12)
Kamiakin Middle School (6-9)
Kirkland Middle School (6-9)
Lake Washington High (9-12)
Emerson High School (9-12)
Northstar Middle School (6-9)
Private High Schools In Kirkland
Eastside Preparatory School
Public Elementary/Middle Schools in Kirkland
Bell Elementary (KG-6)
Franklin Elementary (KG-6)
Sandburg Elementary (KG-6)
Keller Elementary (KG-6)
Muir Elementary (KG-6)
Juanita Elementary (KG-6)
Community School (1-6)
Lakeview Elementary (KG-6)
Twain Elementary (KG-6)
Kirk Elementary (KG-6)
Private Elementary/Middle Schools in Kirkland
Holy Family Parish School (PK-8)
Kirkland Seventh-day Adventist School (KG-8)
Countryside Montessori School (PK-1)
Cedar Crest Academy Kirkland (PK-1)
Parks and Recreation
During the summer, residents of neighboring cities flock to Kirkland to visit Kirkland’s many waterfront parks on Lake Washington. Kirkland has neighborhood parks as well, contains a corner of Saint Edward State Park, and abuts the equestrian Bridle Trails State Park.
The waterfront parks are linked by a paved trail, which is open until dusk. Juanita Beach Park is another major park in Kirkland, and is a tourist attraction. The Cross Kirkland Corridor is a rail-trail that roughly bisects the city.
Parks in Kirkland Washington
Juanita Beach Park
Houghton Beach Park
Waverly Park
Kiwanis Park
Peter Kirk Memorial Park
Crestwoods Park
Mark Twain Park
Churches in Kirkland
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Juanita Community Church
The City Church
Holy Spirit Lutheran Church
Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church
Kirkland Congregational United Church of Christ
Kirkland Church of the Nazarene
Trinity Lutheran Church
Lake Washington Christian Church
Crime in Kirkland
The crime rate in Kirkland is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 22 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate.
The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Kirkland is 1 in 46. Based on FBI crime data, Kirkland is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Washington, Kirkland has a crime rate that is higher than 66% of the state’s cities and towns of all sizes.
Kirkland Annual Crimes
VIOLENT
Property
Total
Number of Crimes
99
1.905
2.004
Crime Rate
(per 1,000 residents)
1.06
20.48
21.55
According to research, there were 9 registered sex offenders living in Kirkland, Washington as of November 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Kirkland is 9,857 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in Kirkland is much lower than the state average.
Hospitals and Medical Centers in Kirkland
Evergreen Hospice Services
Evergreen Hospital Medical Center
Fairfax Hospital
Evergreen Vista Convalescent Center
Kirkland Convalescent Center
Lake Vue Gardens Convalescent Center
Life Care Center Of Kirkland
NKC Totem Lake Kidney Center
Evergreen Home Health Services
Notable Locations in Kirkland
Juanita Golf Course
Hassett Business Park
Houghton Plaza
Houghton Park and Ride
Kingsgate Park and Ride
South Kirkland Park and Ride
Rose Hill Village
Kirkland Parkplace
Houghton Center
Totem Square
Kirkland Yacht Club
Kirkland Marina Park
Carillon Point Marina
Yarrow Bay Marina
Joshua Sears Building
Peter Kirk Building
Campbell Building
Northwest University Amundsen Music Center
Kirkland Performance Center
Restaurants and Other Businesses in Kirkland
There’s a reason why the city of Kirkland is such a popular place to live and work: there are plenty of restaurants and other businesses in Kirkland. From cafes to ice cream shops, you’re sure to find something you like. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite places for people looking for an easy lunch or dinner spot!
For those who need coffee on-the-go, we also included some great cafes where you can sit down and enjoy your drink. Enjoy this guide that will show you just how many amazing places there are near Lake Washington!
Restaurants
Anthony’s HomePort
Cafe Juanita
Cactus Restaurant
Lynn’s Bistro
Deru Market
Cafe Veloce
Ristorante Paradiso
Isarn Thai Soul Kitchen
Volterra Kirkland
Beachhouse Bar + Grill
Le Grand Bistro Americain
Beach Cafe
Fastfood
Jack In The Box
KFC
Wendy’s
Jimmy John’s
Jamba Juice
Taco Bell
Subway
Starbucks
Dennys
Dairy Queen
Quiznos
Pizza Hut
Outback Steakhouse
Little Caesars Pizza
Baskin-Robbins
McDonald’s
Ben & Jerry’s
Olive Garden
Burger King
Papa John’s Pizza
Automotive
Chevrolet
Honda
Volkswagen
Toyota
Mazda
Ford
Subaru
Discount Tire
Firestone Complete Auto Care
Big O Tires
Grocery/Drug Stores
Kroger
Walgreens
Trader Joe’s
7-Eleven
Costco
Safeway
Albertsons
Rite Aid
Hotels/Motels
La Quinta
Marriott
Baymont Inn
Comfort Inn
Motel 6
Other Retail in Kirkland
AT&T
Ace Hardware
MasterBrand Cabinets
Nike
OfficeMax
Blockbuster
Curves
DHL
Famous Footwear
FedEx
T-Mobile
GNC
H&R Block
U-Haul
UPS
Vons
Jones New York
24 Hour Fitness