Burien, WA
Living in Burien
Bikeability63
Walkability46
Commute37
Public Transit69
Affordability39
Public Safety55
Airports96
Hospitals77
Colleges75
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Schools28
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
51kPopulation+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
$67kMedian 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
$380kMedian Home Value+$47k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian 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
Colleges
Colleges near Burien, WA
University of Phoenix-Washington
5 miles, E
Seattle University
9 miles, N
Antioch University-Seattle
10 miles, N
City University of Seattle
10 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Burien, WA
Highline Medical Center
1 miles, S
Cascade Behavioral Hospital
2 miles, E
Navos
4 miles, N
Valley Medical Center
7 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Burien, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
2 miles, SE
Bellingham International Airport
91 miles, N
Portland International Airport
131 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
174 miles, SE