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Burien, WA


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Burien, Washington

Burien, Washington, in King county, is 6 miles W of Renton, Washington (center to center) and 9 miles S of Seattle, Washington. The city is located in the Seattle - Bellevue - Everett metropolitan area. Burien has a population of 31,881.

The People and Families of Burien

In Burien, about 47% of adults are married. Burien offers a lot of one-person housing.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Burien had a median family income of $53,814.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Burien gave more campaign money ($8,950) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Burien Housing

Owners occupy 57% of the housing units in Burien. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the city is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Burien, 86% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to the city, try the public transportation system.

Of Note

High Points

Burien strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyBurien Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 7%Burien Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 17%Burien Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 18%Burien Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Burien, WA

Comparing Burien to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population98
Male Share of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Men79
Well-Paid Single Women79
Senior Citizens76
Racial Diversity610
Female Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better67
Median Family Income68
People Above Poverty67
College Educated Adults57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Working at Home85
Short Commute Times54
Walking and Biking to Work55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Affordability of Rents54
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Housing Recently Built43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime32
Low Property Crime24

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