Burien, WA

Living in Burien

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Bikeability 63
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Walkability 46
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Commute 37
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Public Transit 69
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Affordability 39
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Public Safety 55
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Airports 96
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Hospitals 77
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Colleges 75
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Schools 28
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Residents

51k Population +19k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age
28% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
63% Family Households +6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian13%
Black8%
Caucasian48%
Hispanic or Latino24%
Multiracial6%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate25%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$67k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service23%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van83%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation9%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$380k Median Home Value +$47k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$345 (2010–19)
52% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K29%
$400K to $499K19%
$500K to $749K18%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity52%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas1%
Utility gas38%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Burien

United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
King County41

Property Crime in Burien

United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
King County79

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (64%)(32%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton67%
Donald Trump27%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 42 7 2
Feb 43 4 2
Mar 47 5 1
Apr 51 3 0
May 56 3 0
Jun 61 2 0
Jul 66 1 0
Aug 66 1 0
Sep 61 2 0
Oct 53 4 0
Nov 45 8 2
Dec 40 7 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Burien

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding27
Coastal Flooding9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Burien, WA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Burien, WA

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The Bridge School
1 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Burien, WA

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Seattle University
9 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Burien, WA

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Navos
4 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near Burien, WA

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Tri-Cities Airport
174 miles, SE