Burien
Located in South King County, just 12 minutes from Seattle and five minutes to SeaTac Airport, sits the vibrant city of Burien.
Located in South King County, just 12 minutes from Seattle and five minutes to SeaTac Airport, sits the vibrant city of Burien.
Located in South King County, just 12 minutes from Seattle and five minutes to SeaTac Airport, sits the vibrant city of Burien. Residents and businesses love the convenience of Burien’s hub location and connectivity from the Burien Transit Center, which offers public transit across the region. Outdoor recreation options are also plentiful, where folks can access acres of parks and trails at locations such as the popular Seahurst Park, which boasts a saltwater beach, playgrounds and forests.
Burien is noted for boutique retail and a large number of foodie restaurants. Olde Burien, which is the historic town center, is a bustling haven of boutiques, businesses and restaurants. And Town Square is home to many community events, including a weekly farmers market, monthly art walks, a local theater and seasonal festivals. And residents appreciate the wide range of convenient healthcare options, with hospitals, clinics, private doctors and various wellness and health club centers peppering the region.
Featuring a lively mix of housing ranging from starter homes, condominiums and townhomes to waterfront estates, Burien is recognized as the third most walkable city in Washington state per Walk Score. With more more than dozen communities in Burien, there's a little something for everyone. Neighborhoods include Beverly Park, Boulevard Park, Cedarhurst, Chelsea Park, Five Corners, Gregory Heights, Lake Burien, Manhattan, North Burien, Olde Burien, Seahurst, Seola Beach, Shorewood, Shorewood on the Sound, and Three Tree Point.
51,646 people live in Burien, where the median age is 39.6 and the average individual income is $42,403. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Burien has 19,364 households, with an average household size of 2.64. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Burien do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 51,646 people call Burien home. The population density is 5,144.6 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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