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Burien, WA

Burien, WA.

Population: 28,573 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Burien, WA is $669,691 — down 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $668,000 after a median 9 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,794/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with avalanche, earthquake, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$669,691

Typical home value

-0.3%

1-year change

9

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$669,691
1-year appreciation
-0.3%
3-year appreciation
+1.7%
5-year appreciation
+7.7%
10-year appreciation
+78.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$704,203
House Price Index (state)
596.1 (-1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$668,000
Median list price
$675,000
Median price per sqft
$451
1-year sale-price change
-10.3%
Median days on market
9 days
Homes sold (recent period)
76
For-sale inventory
80
Sale-to-list ratio
99.9%
Active listings
63
1-year forecast
-0.7%
Days to pending
23 days
New listings (monthly)
31

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,794/mo
1-year rent change
-0.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,091/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,180/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,549/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,324/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,954/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
Highline School District, Seattle School District No. 1
Schools include
Cascade Middle School, Evergreen High School, Hazel Valley Elementary, Mount View Elementary, Shorewood Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, earthquake, inland flooding, heat wave, ice storm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · earthquake: Very High · inland flooding: Very High · heat wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
23
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 65% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
14.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Lower Duwamish Waterway (3.1 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.4 in
Annual snowfall
7.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
245
Days with Moderate air quality
120
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
92,122
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
61,644

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (7 mi)
National parks include
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park, Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area, Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve
Airports within 30 mi
32
Nearest airport
King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI) (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
37
Hospitals include
VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR, HIGHLINE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-5,092 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1965
Housing built before 1970
59.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.3%
Median annual property tax
$6,363
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
84.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,255,504
Average weekly wage
$2,730
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Information
Annual residential building permits (county)
8,505

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BurienState medianUS median
Typical home value$669,691$498,615$288,527
Median sale price$668,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market9 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$1,794/mo$2,057/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$6,363$3,381$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Burien, WA?
$669,691.
What is the median sale price in Burien, WA?
$668,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Burien, WA?
Median days on market: 9 days.
What is typical rent in Burien, WA?
Typical rent: $1,794/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Burien, WA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, earthquake, inland flooding, heat wave, ice storm.
Is Burien, WA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Burien, WA. 23 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Burien, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 65% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Burien, WA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Burien, WA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Lower Duwamish Waterway, 3.1 mi.
How many schools serve Burien, WA?
8 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Burien, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Burien, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Burien, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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