Introduction


  
  Community Information

Population

Total Population 32,060
Population Density 4,311 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 16,209
Male Population 15,851
Median Age 40.38 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 52%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 21%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Distance to ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE 4 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX WASHINGTON
Distance to UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX WASHINGTON 5 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 13,770
Family Households 8,123
Average Family Size 3.08
Average Household Income $60,199
Median Household Income $50,903
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 52%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 21%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 1.94
Total Crime Risk (County) 1.61
Personal Crime Risk (County) 0.87
Murder Risk (County) 0.57
Rape Risk (County) 1.59
Robbery Risk 1.08
Assault Risk (County) 0.73
Property Risk (County) 1.77
Burglary Risk (County) 1.44
Larceny Risk (County) 1.71
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 2.43

Environment

Average July High Temperature 75.3° F
Average January Low Temperature 35.9° F
Annual Precipitation 37.07 inches
Air Pollution Index 110% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 8.9%
Nearest Airport SEATTLE-TACOMA INTL
Distance to SEATTLE-TACOMA INTL 3 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
Distance to SEATTLE SEAHAWKS 9 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
SYLVESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL7 - 916222 SYLVESTER RD SW, BURIEN, WA 98166
BIG PICTURE HIGH SCHOOL9 - 1215631 8TH AVE S, BURIEN, WA 98148
JOHN F KENNEDY MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL9 - 12140 S 140TH ST, BURIEN, WA 98168
HIGHLINE HIGH SCHOOL9 - 12225 S 152ND ST, BURIEN, WA 98148
PUGET SOUND SKILLS CENTERVOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL18010 8TH AVE S, BURIEN, WA 98148
GREGORY HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 616201 16TH AVE SW, BURIEN, WA 98166
SHOREWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 62725 SW 116TH ST, BURIEN, WA 98146
SEAHURST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 614603 14TH AVE SW, BURIEN, WA 98166
HAZEL VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 6402 SW 132ND ST, BURIEN, WA 98146
CUSTOM CHILD CARE SCHOOLK - 316631 16TH AVE SW, BURIEN, WA 98166
BURIEN MONTESSORI SCHOOLK - 6220 SW 160TH ST, BURIEN, WA 98166
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSKEY BANK17818 1ST AVE S BURIEN, WA 98148
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA230 SW 152ND ST BURIEN, WA 98166
BANKSKEY BANK15110 24TH AVE SW BURIEN, WA 98166
BANKSKEY BANK655 SW 152ND ST BURIEN, WA 98166
BANKSSTATE FARM BANK14242 AMBAUM BLVD SW # 2 BURIEN, WA 98166
BANKSSTERLING SAVINGS BANK224 SW 152ND ST BURIEN, WA 98166
BANKSUS BANK15820 AMBAUM BLVD SW BURIEN, WA 98166
BANKSWASHINGTON MUTUAL222 SW 150TH ST BURIEN, WA 98166
BANKSWELLS FARGO BANK800 SW 152ND ST BURIEN, WA 98166
BANKSUS BANK14641 1ST AVE S BURIEN, WA 98168
BANKSWASHINGTON MUTUAL14300 1ST AVE S # B BURIEN, WA 98168
HOSPITALSHIGHLINE MEDICAL CTR16251 SYLVESTER RD SW BURIEN, WA 98166
HOSPITALSHIGHLINE MEDICAL CTR FNDTN16259 SYLVESTER RD SW # 101 BURIEN, WA 98166
HOSPITALSHIGHLINE-24 NURSE16251 SYLVESTER RD SW BURIEN, WA 98166



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
98146272$300,000$352,820
98148108$282,500$275,591
98166220$341,250$391,342
98168348$260,000$274,511
Displaying 1-10 of 10 in $200-500k range
Located at the end of a private road, this spacious homes sits high up with views of sound and Olympic Mountains. Main level has big living room looking to west with nice views, connects to ample dining room and nicely updated kitchen. Deck off dining area is huge and offers privacy and views. 3 spacious beds on main, 1 large full bth and 3/4 bath off master, roomy laundry room also on this level. Lower has huge family rm with plenty of space for pool table. Big 2 car gar, 3/4 bth too. Big lot!
 1929 SW 116th St
 Burien, WA 98146
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$449,950
Located at the end of a private road, this spacious homes sits high up with views of sound and Olympic Mountains. Main level has big living room looking to west with nice views, connects to ample dining room and nicely updated kitchen. Deck off dining area is huge and offers privacy and views. 3 spacious beds on main, 1 large full bth and 3/4 bath off master, roomy laundry room also on this level. Lower has huge family rm with plenty of space for pool table. Big 2 car gar, 3/4 bth too. Big lot!
 1929 SW 116th St
 Burien, WA 98146
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$449,950
On a wonderful, large corner lot with a huge backyard, this home has the arches, coved ceilings and hardwood floors of 1939 with the number of bedrooms and baths needed today. A heat pump takes care of summer cooling & winter heating. The backyard has a covered patio - perfect for barbeques, fruit trees, a play area with swing set - plenty of room for play. Close to Olde Burien, Town Square, restaurants, stores and Seahurst Park beach; this home is an easy commute to anywhere!
 14603 11th Ave SW
 Burien, WA 98166
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$374,950
Come see this Split Level home Newly Built in 2007, from Majestic Builders! 5bdrm, 3bth home on a spacious 8241 sqft lot. Glemaing harwood floors, Skylights, Deck off Dining Area, Open concept Kitchen with Maple Cabinets, Tile Counter Tops, double pane windows & much more! Master Suite with Walk-In closet, Soaking tub & double Sinks. RV parking & 2 car Garage. Well Maintained Lanscaping which Seller spent close to $4000 to upgrade!!! You will not be disappointed w/ this home. Ready to move in!
 18126 5th Ave S
 Burien, WA 98148
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$339,950
Best value in Down Town Burien. Quality through out this beautiful new construction townhome. You will love entertaining your guests here with the open concept floor plan and large deck. Beautiful wood floors, granite counter tops, pantry, high end S/S appliances, gas fire place and a true 2 car garage. Walking distance to bus lines and some of Burien's favorite shops and restaurants.
 15427 9 Ave SW
 Burien, WA 98166
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$325,000
Facing south and east with views of Mount Rainier, this light and bright 1450 square foot, 2 bedroom, 1.75 bath condo also offers elevator access to 2 parking spaces in the secure, common garage! Open floor plan, extra wide doorways and hallways for wheelchair access, radiant floor heating, plenty of storage plus a covered deck to enjoy the view. Just blocks to the new Burien Town Square, restaurants and shopping. Easy commute to Downtown, the Airport and the Eastside.
 430 SW 156th St
 Burien, WA 98166
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$324,500
Best value in Down Town Burien. Walk to shops and restaurants. Large open floor plan offers eat-in bar in the kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, pantry and wood flooring that flow into the dining rm featuring a built in hutch with granite. The living rm boast a gas fire place and pass through to dining rm. 3 lrg bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. Lrg deck for entertaining and plenty of parking in the over sized 2 car garage. Nice private yard area for pets or fun.
 15425 9th Ave SW
 Burien, WA 98166
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$319,950
Builder special price reduction!! Quality through out this beautiful new construction townhome. You will love entertaining your guests here with the open concept floor plan and large deck. Beautiful wood floors, granite counter tops, pantry, high end S/S appliances, gas fire place and a true 2 car garage. Walking distance to bus lines and some of Burien's favorite shops, restaurants, parks and much more.
 15423 9 Ave SW
 Burien, WA 98166
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$299,950
Great Condition and Value! Just refinished Gleaming Hardwood Floors! Bright White base trim and crown molding! Remodeled Kitchen and Bathroom, Large Laundry Room, Brick Fireplace in Living Room, Dining Room Slider opens to Big, Level, Fully Fenced Backyard! 1 Car Garage. Great location (easy commute but NOT under airport flight path). Gas Heat, Vinyl Windows! Great neighborhood!
 455 S 190th St
 Burien, WA 98148
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms
$224,950
Large traditional home with 2 bdrms up (1 very large w/ skylights) and 2 bdrms down, 1 used as laundry rm. Large living space w/ pellet stove insert, French doors, dining rm and large laundry rm (or convert back to 4th bdrm). The large fully fenced yard contains an addtnl. outbuilding for storage/studio space or convert to garage, ample off st prkg - 50 yr roof - new interior paint and updated kitchen and bath. Minutes to Community center and new light rail line, 2 blocks to Chelsea Park.
 644 SW 137th St
 Burien, WA 98166
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms
$224,950


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