Burien, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Kitsap County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
51,331
Population
5,113/sq mi density
$90,597
Median Income
$49,175 per capita
$609,300
Home Value
$631,188 Zillow
$1,742
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
425
Violent Crime/100K
3,446 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$90,597 median income, 5.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$609,300 home value, $1,742/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
425 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Burien experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,113/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4756°N, 122.3447°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Kitsap County County |
| Nearest Airport | Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 19.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 97.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 250.0 m (820 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1980 | WASHINGTON | Explosion | 250.0 m | 61 | 142 km |
| 1894 | PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA | Meteorological | 3.0 m | 2 | 22 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | - | 104 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | - | 24 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 8 | 40 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 65 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Rainier (82 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 82 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 116 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 142 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 150 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 155 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 177 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 5.8 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
Burien has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 42°F in December to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (0.6").