THE CENTER OF IT ALL Incorporated in 1908, Tukwila has long been at the heart of commerce and business in Washington State. 150,000 people visit Tukwila every day. Located at the intersections of Interstate 5, Interstate 405 and State Route 518. Nearly 200,000 people per day travel these freeways. Overview SEATTLE BELLEVUE PORT OF SEATTLE 90 SEATAC AIRPORT 405 169 5 167 18 $ RETAIL SALES PORT OF TACOMA TACOMA SOUNDER TRAIN LIGHT RAIL $2 billion taxable retail sales occured in the city in 2016. More taxable retail sales occur in Tukwila than 80 in 29 of Washington State counties. NUMBER OF SPOKEN LANGUAGES Great for companies seeking employees who speak multiple languages. One of the most diverse cities in the United States, with over 80 YOUR SHIP S COME IN Easy access to the seaports at the Port of Tacoma and Port of Seattle. Big buying power By 2022, nearly 32% of households within a 30-minute drive time of Tukwila are forecasted to have an effective buying income greater than $100,000. AIRPORT EASE Located only 5 minutes from the 9th busiest airport in the United States. languages spoken in the Tukwila School District. LESS TAX, MORE PROFIT No City imposed Business and Occupation Tax.
Tukwila is a great place to establish and grow a restaurant business due to its high traffic and growing commercial and residential density. Dan Lee Co-Owner Odin Brewing Co. Dining ORDER UP Consumers, within a 30-minute drive of the City of Tukwila, are estimated to spend $5.5 billion dining out in 2017. TOP FIVE RESTAURANTS HAD SALES OF $881 PER SQUARE FOOT ( GROSS ) 171 $ 205 $ 2012 2016 MILLION MILLION Check, please Between 2012 and 2016, sales at Tukwila restaurants increased 20%, from $171M to $205M. IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD There are nearly 900,000 households, with 2.17 200 RESTAURANTS WITH ANNUAL SALES EXCEEDING $ 205 MILLION million people who live within 30 minutes of the City. WHO S NEW SOME OF THE NEWEST RESTAURANTS TO OPEN IN Din Tai Fung the Habit Burger Grill Arashi Ramen Kizuki Ramen 85 C Bakery
Tukwila is a perfect place to spend a day with my family. There is an extremely wide variety of things to do, places to eat, and shopping. Ben Oliver President and CEO Starfire Sports Entertainment Annual Visitors MUSEUM OF FLIGHT 630 k AMC & REGAL CINEMAS 1 million AT THE INTERSECTION 1.25 million OF FUN NOTABLE Located at the intersection of Interstate 5 and Interstate 405, two of Washington State s busiest freeways. STARFIRE SPORTS ESTABLISHMENTS ifly Family Fun Center Sykart Indoor Racing Museum of Flight Acme Bowl Seattle Sounders FC Starfire Sports OVER 200000 DAILY TRIPS ON SURROUNDING FREEWAYS
11 years ago we decided to relocate Seattle Chocolates from Seattle to Tukwila and could not be happier. Jean Thompson CEO Seattle Chocolates Food Production IDEAL CENTRAL LOCATION Easy access to markets in Olympia, Tacoma, Bellevue, and Seattle. TAX No city imposed business and occupation taxes WELL KNOWN COMPANIES IN Seattle Chocolates Continental Mills 2.17 Million People Within 30 minutes of Tukwila there are 900,000 households, with 2.17 million people. Top Pot Donuts Sahale Snacks 85 C Bakery Shasta Beverage Odin Brewing Madrona Specialty Foods
The Mayor, City Council, and City staff know what it truly means to be business friendly and they are committed to maintaining a strong economic environment. Andrea Reay President and CEO Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce Manufacturing PORT OF SEATTLE SEATTLE BELLEVUE 90 TAX SEATAC AIRPORT 405 169 No city imposed business and occupation taxes 5 167 18 PORT OF TACOMA TACOMA SOUNDER TRAIN LIGHT RAIL WORKFORCE READY Huge labor force to pull from, with 1.1 million workers within a 30 minutes drive from the City. CENTRAL LOCATION Tukwila is located at the heart of the intersections of major commerce corridors, including Interstate 5, Interstate 405, State Route 518, West Valley Hwy, and State Route 167. NOTABLE COMPANIES IN The Boeing Company Industrial Revolution Fatigue Technology Red Dot
Seattle s next great neighborhood isn t in Seattle. Omar Lee Owner Washington Place Southcenter District ONE LOCATION MANY CHOICES One of the largest concentrations of shopping, dining, entertainment, and hotel establishments in Washington State. NEARLY 200 RESTAURANTS WITH ANNUAL SALES EXCEEDING $ 205 MILLION FIRST RESIDENTIAL TOWER OPENS IN 2018 GREAT ACCESS BY TRAIN OR BUS Other than Seattle, Tukwila is the only city in King County to be served by the Sounder Train, Amtrak, Link Light Rail, and Metro Rapid Ride buses. HOME TO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST S LARGEST MALL Home to the largest mall in the Pacific Northwest, Westfield Southcenter, with 1.7 million square feet of space. In 2016, nearly 15 million people visited Westfield Southcenter. Your PERMIT IS READY Some developments may qualify for streamlined environmental review. WALK TO WORK New $10 million pedestrian bridge connecting Tukwila Train Station to Westfield Southcenter will open in 2017. Miles of recreational paths along the Interurban and Green River Trails.
We are expanding our operations and investment here and believe the future for Tukwila is very bright. Benson Porter CEO / BECU Office SEATTLE BELLEVUE PORT OF SEATTLE 90 EDUCATED WORKFORCE Nearly 45% of people who live within 30 minutes of the City have at least a Bachelor s degree or higher. 405 SEATAC AIRPORT 167 5 18 169 OFFICE RENT PER SQUARE FOOT 31 28 10 28 62 91 $ 23 09 LYNNWOOD KIRKLAND REDMOND 40 42 78 41 SEATTLE CBD BELLEVUE CBD OVERALL ASKING RENT (ALL CLASSES) NOTABLE COMPANIES IN The Boeing Company Department of Homeland Security BECU Raisbeck Engineering, Inc. PORT OF TACOMA TACOMA SOUNDER TRAIN LIGHT RAIL EMPLOYEE PERKS Great place for employees to work, with the largest mall in the Pacific Northwest, nearly 200 restaurants, trail system and Community Center. MULTI-LINGUAL Seeking employees who speak a language other than English? More than 80 languages are spoken in the Tukwila School District. GREAT ACCESS Other than Seattle, Tukwila is the only city in King County to be served by the Sounder Train, Amtrak, Link Light Rail, and Metro Rapid Ride buses. BUSINESS CONNECTIONS Located five minutes from Sea-Tac Airport, the 9th busiest airport in the United States. Sea-Tac provides direct connections to destinations throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
We wanted to invest here because Tukwila is a well-established regional shopping hub with great vehicle and transit access and a business climate that is friendly and responsive. Leshya Wig Partner, Wig Properties Retail SEATTLE BELLEVUE PORT OF SEATTLE 90 SHOPPING DESTINATION 55% of Washington State s population lives within a one-hour drive of the City. 405 SEATAC AIRPORT 167 5 18 169 2.17 Million People LIVE WITHIN A 30 MINUTE DRIVE TO PORT OF TACOMA TACOMA SOUNDER TRAIN LIGHT RAIL Aggregate effective income within a 30-minute drive of the City is estimated to be $95.8 Billion. $ GROWING RETAIL SALES In 2017, consumers within a 30-minute drive of the City are estimated to spend $42.9 billion in retail stores and restaurants. SPENDING POWER By 2022, nearly 32% of household within a 30-minute drive time of Tukwila are forecasted to have an effective annual buying income greater than $100,000. SHOP & DINE Tukwila provides easy access by car, train, and bus for customers to shop and dine. PACIFIC NORTHWEST S LARGEST SHOPPING MALL Tukwila is home to the Pacific Northwest s largest Mall, Westfield Southcenter, which includes well-known national retailers, such as Nordstrom, Macy s, Apple Store, Din Tai Fung, and Cheesecake Factory.