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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Delilah Kelly

The good and bad of living in Burien

Hello, I'm retired and You can expect to pay around $1,742 for rent here. Rent is about $1,742/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Does this match your experience? The ...

7 replies 29 upvotes living
Liam Howard

Freelancing from Burien -experience?

Hello, We have two kids and Poverty rate is 7.5%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,742 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies ...

26 replies 16 upvotes jobs
Emilia Davis

Is it worth buying in Burien?

OK so The median home value here is around $609,300, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $1,742/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Worth the trade-offs? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood....

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Delilah Kelly

Best companies to work for in Burien?

Hey everyone, Crime rate is something to consider -Burien sits at 343.6 per 100K. The median home value here is around $609,300, which is pretty steep. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Am I overthinking this? It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Arianna F.

Is Burien good for remote workers?

First post here. It's a a smaller city city with about 51,331 people. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. Appreciate any input. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still ...

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Benjamin Campbell

Burien is underrated, change my mind

Curious what people think. You can expect to pay around $1,742 for rent here. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent ...

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Nicholas Edwards

Remote worker thinking about Burien

So, I relocated for work and With a population of 51,331, Burien is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,742/month for a decent place. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Looking forward to...

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Mason Gray

Housing market in Burien right now

So, Been living here since 2022. With a population of 51,331, Burien is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,742/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $609,300, which is pretty steep. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Co...

1 replies 17 upvotes housing
Isabelle K.

Considering Burien vs Indianapolis -help me decide

So, Been living here since 2023. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 51,331 people. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Has anyone dealt with...

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Kathleen C.

Is Burien getting better or worse?

Been meaning to ask this. With a population of 51,331, Burien is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $90,597 in Burien. Rent is about $1,742/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,742 for rent here. The scho...

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Evelyn Bennett

Cheapest neighborhoods in Burien?

Hi all, I'm a remote worker and Rent is about $1,742/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 7.5%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $90,597, which feels pretty solid for the area. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Anyone in a s...

9 replies 24 upvotes housing
Liam Howard

Moving from Nashville to Burien next month

Hey everyone, We have two kids and Homes are going for about $609,300 on average. Poverty rate is 7.5%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus....

1 replies 27 upvotes moving
serenity_chef

Living in Burien -the reality

Rent is about $1,742/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 7.5%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $90,597, which feels pretty solid for the area. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of livin...

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Emilia Davis

Studio apartments in Burien -options?

OK so I'm a 39-year-old software engineer and With a population of 51,331, Burien is a smaller city. Median household income is $90,597, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $1,742/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough dur...

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Emilia Davis

Cheapest neighborhoods in Burien?

Hey, I'm a college student here and Crime rate is something to consider -Burien sits at 343.

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Zoey T.

Anyone else love living in Burien?

Hi all, Military spouse here. With a population of 51,331, Burien is a smaller city. Median household income is $90,597, which feels pretty solid for the area. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Anyone in a similar situation? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Arianna F.

Starting a business in Burien?

I'm originally from Orlando and With a population of 51,331, Burien is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 51,331 people. The median home value here is around $609,300, which is pretty steep. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great place if...

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Delilah Lopez

Is Burien walkable?

I'm retired and Median household income is $90,597, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What would you do? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still mana...

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John Morgan

Just moved to Burien, any tips?

I'm single, late 40s, and You can expect to pay around $1,742 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The suburbs a...

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Savannah Jackson

Raising a family in Burien -thoughts?

OK so I relocated for work and Median household income is $90,597, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Burien sits at 343.6 per 100K. Rent is about $1,742/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $90,597 in Burien. Traffic can be rough during...

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Zoey B.

Best neighborhoods to rent in Burien?

So, Born and raised here. It's a a smaller city city with about 51,331 people. The city has invested a lot in new development. Any advice would be great. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community...

3 replies 12 upvotes housing
Zoey T.

Biggest downsides of living in Burien?

Hi all, I'm a 30-year-old HR manager and Crime rate is something to consider -Burien sits at 343.6 per 100K. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Thanks for reading.

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Liam Patel

Rent vs buy in Burien -what makes sense?

Hi all, Crime rate is something to consider -Burien sits at 343.6 per 100K. Poverty rate is 7.5%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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Andrew Brown

How are the schools in Burien?

Hi all, My partner and I are It's a a smaller city city with about 51,331 people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Leo Morris

Most overrated things about Burien

Longtime lurker here, We're a young couple and Crime rate is something to consider -Burien sits at 343.6 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,742 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 51,331 people. Poverty rate is 7.5%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work hon...

4 replies 8 upvotes best-worst
Jacob S.

Thinking about relocating to Burien from Albuquerque

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm retired and It's a a smaller city city with about 51,331 people. Poverty rate is 7.5%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Colton Gutierrez

Pros and cons of Burien after 12 years

My partner and I are Poverty rate is 7.5%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $90,597, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $1,742/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a...

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Evan Reed

How are the schools in Burien?

Hey folks, I'm originally from San Francisco and The median home value here is around $609,300, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by ...

3 replies 12 upvotes qa
Zoey T.

Best companies to work for in Burien?

So, It's a a smaller city city with about 51,331 people. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $90,597, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 51,331, Burien is a smaller city. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think i...

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Mason Gray

How much do you pay for rent in Burien?

Random thought, The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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