Woodinville

About Woodinville

Located in the Seattle metro area, Woodinville is a small city in Washington's King County. It has several waterfront parks with scenic views of the Sammamish River, and is also known for its many wineries and breweries. With more than 100 acres of parkland, a strong economy, top-notch schools and easy access to Seattle, Woodinville is a popular place to live and work in the Pacific Northwest.

The History of Woodinville

The area was first settled by the Woodin family, 19th-century homesteaders who established a relatively remote settlement among lumber mills and logging operations. Once the Seattle, Lake Shore and Eastern Railway arrived in 1888, Woodinville began to develop its commercial center.

The community gained new agricultural and dairy farming industries in the early 20th century, after Lake Washington was lowered. One early dairy farm set the scene for Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, one of Woodinville's largest employers today. Woodinville was incorporated as a city in 1993 and has been growing steadily ever since.

Jobs in Woodinville

If you're planning to join the Woodinville job market, you'll be glad to hear there's a wide variety of jobs in many different industries. The city's economy is a balance of retail, tourism and light industrial, and it's becoming an increasingly popular winery location. Several wineries and breweries draw visitors to the area, a fact that has helped fuel Woodinville's expanding economy.

The city's major employers include fitness equipment manufacturer Precor, merchandise agency Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and Target. Garden and home retailer Molbak's and manufacturer Cashmere Molding also provide many local jobs.

Woodinville Schools

Students who live in Woodinville enroll in Northshore School District. There are also several private schools in the city, including Montessori and online campuses, as well as a unique home-schooling community campus.

Resources for Moving to Woodinville

Here are a few useful resources for planning your move to Woodinville:

• Utilities: Puget Sound Energy and Woodinville Water are Woodinville's primary utilities providers.
• Garbage and Recycling: Trash, recycling and yard waste are all collected on a regular basis, typically curbside.
• Transportation: King County Metro Transit operates a large public transportation network in Woodinville and the surrounding area.

Woodinville Housing

You can find the city's most affordable homes in the center of town along NE Woodinville Duvall Road, as well as on the city's west side. If you're working with a more generous budget, you can look for larger homes near Bear Creek Country Club, Cottage Lake Park and Gold Creek Park.