Life in Tukwila research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Tukwila over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Tukwila:
The population in Tukwila is 21,479.
The median home value in Tukwila is $561,358.
The median income in Tukwila is $80,534.
The cost of living in Tukwila is 129 which is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Tukwila is $1,786.
The unemployment rate in Tukwila is 6.4%.
The poverty rate in Tukwila is 12.3%.
The average high in Tukwila is 59.8° and the average low is 44.0°.
Crime in Tukwila summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Tukwila. Key points include:
There were 3,385 total crimes in Tukwila in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Tukwila is 16,170.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Tukwila is 926.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Tukwila is 15,243.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Tukwila is 663.04% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Tukwila / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,385 | 16,170.6 | 2,792.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 194 | 926.8 | 326.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 3 | 14.3 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 73 | 348.7 | 67.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 91 | 434.7 | 217.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 3,191 | 15,243.9 | 2,466.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 176 | 840.8 | 398.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 2,418 | 11,551.1 | 1,634.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 597 | 2,852.0 | 433.5 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Tukwila summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Tukwila. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Washington. Key points include:
The cost of living in Tukwila is 129 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Tukwila is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Tukwila is $561,358.
The median income in Tukwila is $80,534.
| Living Expense | Tukwila | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 118 | 100 | |
| Services | 114 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 115 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 114 | 122 | 100 | |
| Housing | 162 | 135 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 126 | 124 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 98 | 91 | 100 | |
The average high in Tukwila is 59.8° and the average low is 44.0°.
There are 96.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.7 inches of precipitation each year with 6.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Tukwila |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 96.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 6.7 |
The current population in Tukwila is 21,479. The population has increased 15.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21,479 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 21,569 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 21,545 | 6.3% |
| 2020 | 20,265 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 20,196 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 20,198 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 20,025 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 19,878 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 19,757 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 19,573 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 19,366 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 19,127 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 18,870 | 1.6% |
| 2010 | 18,567 | - |
27.9% White with 6,003 White residents.
17.4% African American with 3,743 African American residents.
0.6% American Indian with 123 American Indian residents.
22.9% Asian with 4,923 Asian residents.
3.6% Hawaiian with 772 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 6 Other residents.
4.1% Two Or More with 878 Two Or More residents.
23.4% Hispanic with 5,031 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Tukwila | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 27.9% | 64.3% | 58.2% |
| African American | 17.4% | 3.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 22.9% | 9.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 3.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.1% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 23.4% | 14.1% | 19.0% |
Tukwila is 46.3% female with 9,949 female residents.
Tukwila is 53.7% male with 11,529 male residents.
| Gender | Tukwila | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.3% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 53.7% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
11.0% of adults in Tukwila completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Tukwila completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Tukwila completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Tukwila completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Tukwila completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in Tukwila completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Tukwila completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Tukwila completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Tukwila completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Tukwila | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 11.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 24.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
2.9% of households in Tukwila earn Less than $10,000.
3.2% of households in Tukwila earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.3% of households in Tukwila earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.3% of households in Tukwila earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.7% of households in Tukwila earn $35,000 to $49,999.
24.0% of households in Tukwila earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.6% of households in Tukwila earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.3% of households in Tukwila earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.0% of households in Tukwila earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.7% of households in Tukwila earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Tukwila | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.9% | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.2% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.3% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.3% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.7% | 8.6% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 24.0% | 14.6% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.6% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.3% | 19.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.0% | 11.3% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.7% | 17.2% | 12.6% |