At a Glance
Median Income
$90,597
$49,175 per capita
Home Value
$609,300
Zillow: $636,888
Median Rent
$1,742/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
344/100K
3,329/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.5%
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.0%
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
249 sunny days/yr
How Burien Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Burien's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Burien a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Burien residents earn a median household income of $90,597 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,175. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% 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 Burien is $609,300 , 116% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $636,888. Median rent is $1,742/month, with 31.3% 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 1965.
Safety & Crime
Burien reports 344 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 10% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,329/100K. The murder rate is 5.7/100K.
Education
31.5% of adults in Burien hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burien has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population51,331
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density5,113/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$90,597
Per Capita$49,175
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
C+
Home Value$609,300
Rent$1,742
Ownership56.9%
Zillow$636,888
Housing Units21,117
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent344/100K
Property3,329/100K
Murder5.7/100K
Assault191/100K
Burglary651/100K
Health
Obesity26.0%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain39.3 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation390 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.5%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Burien was founded in 1993.
The median home in Burien was built in 1965.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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