Burien, WA

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.

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Burien, WA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Burien Almanac

Burien Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Burien Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Burien residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Burien, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Burien Hospitals

HIGHLINE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
16251 SYLVESTER ROAD SW
(206) 244-9970
Emergency Service: Yes

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Burien High Schools (2004)

HIGHLINE HIGH SCHOOL
225 S 152ND ST
206-433-2511
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,610 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22.1

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