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Burien, WA

Founded 1993King CountyElev. 115 m
Population
51,331
Median home
$609,300
Disaster risk
Very High
Public schools
13
Sex offenders
5

Overview

About Burien

Burien is home to roughly 51,331 residents. Burien was founded in 1993 and sits in King County. The median age is 39.8 and the median household income is $90,597. Homes carry a median value of $609,300, and about 57% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (47.9%). Around 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 27 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
51,331
Median age
39.8
Median household income
$90,597
Per-capita income
$49,175
Poverty rate
10.4%
High-school grad or higher
84.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.5%
Unemployment
5.5%
Avg. commute
26.8 min
Work from home
15.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White47.9%
Hispanic or Latino23.1%
Black7%
Asian15%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts36.8%
Service21.1%
Sales & office18.5%
Production, transportation & material moving13.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$609,300
Median gross rent
$1,742/mo
Owner-occupied
56.9%
Median year built
1965
Households
19,843
Avg. household size
2.56

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Burien has 13 public schools — 5 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading48%
Math31%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Big Picture SchoolHighGrades 6–12
Gateway to CollegeHighGrades 10–12
Highline High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Highline Open Doors 1418HighGrades 9–12
Puget Sound High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Sylvester Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Cedarhurst ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Gregory Heights ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Hazel Valley ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Seahurst Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Shorewood ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Highline Home School CenterOther
Highline Public Schools Virtual AcademyOtherGrades -1–12

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime21% above national
Burien468
Washington365
United States386
↑ 35% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime100% above national
Burien3,902
Washington2,941
United States1,952
↑ 16% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Burien Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Burien.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very High
Top hazards · King County
AvalancheVery High
EarthquakeVery High
Riverine floodingVery High
Heat waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LandslideRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Burien is in King County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Burien was founded in 1993 and sits in King County. Elevation ~115 m.

Map of Burien
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Registered sex offenders in Burien, WA (5)

Public sex-offender registry records for Burien, Washington.

Kevin James Smith, 40
Burien · 98168
Anthony Scott Martinez, 50
Burien · 98168
AKA Anthony Martinez, Anthony Scott Martinez
Anthony Scott Martinez, 50
Burien · 98168
AKA Anthony Martinez, Anthony S Martinez
Richard Dean Smith, 52
Burien · King County · 98166
AKA Rick Smith
Michael Kalani Lee, 48
Burien · 98168
AKA Michael Kalani Lee, James Kalani Herger

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Burien — frequently asked

What is the population of Burien, Washington?
Burien has a population of about 51,331, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Burien?
The median home value in Burien is $609,300, and the median gross rent is $1,742/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Burien safe? What is the crime rate?
Burien Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 468 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Burien face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates King County as "Very High" overall, with top hazards including avalanche, earthquake, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in Burien?
Burien has 13 public schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Burien?
Public registry data lists 5 registered sex offenders in or near Burien. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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