The story of this market
The typical home in Burien, Washington sells for about $660,000, or $462 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 8 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,023 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
-0.2%
WA · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Burien, Washington
The Burien housing market is showing signs of stabilization with modest year-over-year price growth and low inventory levels. Demand remains driven by the city's strategic location near major employment centers, though the market is sensitive to broader regional economic trends.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Burien yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 3 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 4.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 34 days on market with 0.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
1% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 61.26% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.1% · poverty 10.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
- Wild Waves Theme and Water Park3.913.4 mi
- Remlinger Farms4.323.7 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.14.3 mi
- Tukwila Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle's Restaurant4.34.5 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.121.7 mi
- T-Mobile Park4.78.6 mi
- Climate Pledge Arena4.510.7 mi
- Lumen Field4.68.9 mi
- Washington State Fair Event Center4.319.7 mi
- Paramount Theatre4.710.1 mi
- Space Needle4.610.6 mi
- Pike Place Market4.69.9 mi
- Westfield Southcenter4.43.9 mi
- Woodland Park Zoo4.613.9 mi
- Gas Works Park4.712.4 mi
- Pike Place Market4.69.9 mi
- Gas Works Park4.712.4 mi
- The Museum of Flight4.84.1 mi
- Chihuly Garden and Glass4.710.6 mi
- Museum of Pop Culture4.510.7 mi
- Gas Works Park4.712.4 mi
- Kerry Park4.811.3 mi
- Golden Gardens Park4.715.8 mi
- Discovery Park4.813.9 mi
- Seward Park4.86.9 mi
- Mercer Island Beach Club4.56.9 mi
- City of Des Moines Marina4.54.5 mi
- Lakewood Marina4.47.5 mi
- Topgolf Renton4.16.6 mi
- Interbay Golf Center4.512.3 mi
- Bill Wright Golf Complex At Jefferson Park4.37.1 mi
- The Golf Club at Newcastle4.410.3 mi
- Bellevue Golf Course4.415.7 mi
- Bellevue Square4.512.1 mi
- Pike Place Market4.69.9 mi
- Westfield Southcenter4.43.9 mi
- University Village4.613.6 mi
- Uwajimaya Seattle4.69 mi
- Paine Field4.730.6 mi
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) Parking Garage3.42.5 mi
- King County International Airport - Boeing Field4.55.1 mi
- Kenmore Air - Lake Union4.611.2 mi
- Kenmore Air - Lake Washington4.520.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A major waterfront park featuring beach access, walking trails, and picnic areas, serving as a primary recreational anchor for the city.
The city's central hub, hosting community events, local businesses, and public services, which drives foot traffic and local property demand.
Burien is well-suited for commuters seeking proximity to Seattle and SeaTac Airport, as well as families looking for a suburban environment with access to urban amenities. The city's diverse housing stock, ranging from established single-family homes to new townhome developments, attracts a mix of first-time buyers and investors.
Burien is uniquely positioned with easy access to Interstate 5 and is located approximately 15 minutes from downtown Seattle. The city's transit infrastructure is designed to support commuters traveling to major regional employment hubs.
Burien offers a variety of recreational amenities, including the popular Seahurst Park, which provides beach access and trails. The city also features the Burien Town Square, a central hub for community events, shopping, and dining.
The rental market in Burien is characterized by high demand and limited supply, with rents historically lower than the broader King County average. Investors remain active in the area, particularly with new townhome developments in the downtown core.
Burien's economy is supported by its strategic location near SeaTac Airport and a mix of local retail, healthcare, and educational services. The city is focused on fostering a talented workforce and supporting small business growth through targeted economic development initiatives.
Burien benefits from its proximity to SeaTac Airport and downtown Seattle, driving demand for residential and commercial development. The city is actively promoting economic development through business assistance programs and infrastructure improvements to support a growing population.
The city is seeing ongoing residential development, particularly in the downtown area, with a focus on increasing density through townhome and mixed-use projects. These developments are intended to enhance the city's walkability and support local businesses.
The City of Burien collects revenue through various state, county, and local taxes, including a Business and Occupation (B&O) tax for local businesses. Property tax rates are determined at the county level, and the city provides an online portal for B&O tax filings.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and QuickFacts.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.