At a Glance
Median Income
$138,256
$58,713 per capita
Home Value
$824,500
Zillow: $948,234
Median Rent
$2,727/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
16/100K
404/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.8%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
8.6% smoking rate
How Brier Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brier's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brier a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brier residents earn a median household income of $138,256 , which is 84% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,713. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,739 business establishments, including 580 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brier is $824,500 , 192% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $948,234. Median rent is $2,727/month, with 33.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Brier reports 16 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 96% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 404/100K.
Education
46.8% of adults in Brier hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% above the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brier has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.
Data Overview
People
Population6,507
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density2,958/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born12.7%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$138,256
Per Capita$58,713
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
B
Home Value$824,500
Rent$2,727
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$948,234
Housing Units2,336
Rent Burden33.8%
Crime
F
Violent16/100K
Property404/100K
Health
Obesity28.5%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain37.8 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation446 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.8%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+17.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute31 min
Broadband99.5%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Brier was built in 1986.
25.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle Paine Field International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
12.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.