Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
14%
Tukwila
Tukwila, WA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,573
Population
20,974
Renter Mix
58% Rent
The heart of Puget Sound’s aviation industry
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Tukwila’s name comes from the Chinook Jargon word for “hazelnut,” nodding to trees that once blanketed this King County area south of Seattle. Sitting at the crossroads of major freeways, rail lines, and the Duwamish River, the city has become a bustling Puget Sound commercial hub. Westfield Southcenter draws regional shoppers, while the Museum of Flight showcases aviation history tied to Boeing’s deep local roots. Parks and trails line the Duwamish River corridor throughout the city.
Renters find diverse options, from garden-style apartments in quiet residential areas to amenity-rich communities near retail and transit corridors. While high-rises are rare, well-maintained mid-size complexes offer easy freeway access to Seattle, Renton, and SeaTac. Light rail connects Tukwila regionally, making car-free living more feasible than in comparably sized suburbs. The city delivers both affordability relative to Seattle and convenient access to everything.
Explore the City
Buses route throughout the area.
Tukwila Pond Park provides scenic views and hiking trails.
Tukwila is centrally located near major highways for easy access.
Residents of Tukwila enjoy easy access to the light rail.
Play a round at Foster Golf Links just a five-minute drive from Tukwila.
Residents enjoy biking throughout scenic Tukwila.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$73,581
Average: $92,008
Education
5,186
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,837
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Tukwila has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
58%
Non-Renters
42%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Tukwila, WA is $1,539 for a studio, $1,574 for one bedroom, $1,862 for two bedrooms, and $2,074 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tukwila has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,574/month
676 Sq Ft
House
$2,701/month
1,267 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Tukwila, WA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Impact | Salish Sea Elementary
Public
Grades K-5
342 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
450 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
457 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
405 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
864 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden
- Kubota Gardens
- Seahurst Park
- Lakeridge Park
- Pritchard Island Beach
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Seattle-Tacoma International
- Seattle Paine Field International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.