The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 98148 sells for about $672,500, or $407 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.4%), a market in balance. Homes take about 33 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,816 a month.
ZIP 98148 — Burien
The 98148 housing market shows signs of stability with a median price of $672,500 and a moderate pace of sales. While inventory remains tight, the market is balancing as buyers become more selective, leading to a slight increase in price cuts. Overall, the area remains a competitive option for those priced out of the Seattle core.
This ZIP is well-suited for commuters working at the airport or in South Seattle, as well as families seeking more affordable housing options compared to the Seattle core, while also attracting investors due to rental demand.
Median prices moved up 0.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 33 days on market with 7.5 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
14% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.3% · poverty 11.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 98148, King County WA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime trends in the Burien area are generally consistent with regional suburban patterns in King County, though specific neighborhood safety varies significantly near the airport corridor.
The area is primarily served by the Highline School District, which offers a diverse range of educational programs but faces ongoing challenges with academic performance metrics compared to neighboring districts.
The area is subject to standard Pacific Northwest wind and seismic risks, with specific low-lying zones near the Puget Sound shoreline designated as flood-prone.
Economic momentum is heavily influenced by the proximity to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, which serves as a major regional employment anchor and drives demand for logistics and service-sector development.
Property taxes are assessed by King County based on local levies, which include specific school district and municipal bonds; there is no state personal income tax in Washington.
Residents benefit from proximity to State Route 509 and 518, providing direct access to downtown Seattle and the SeaTac employment hub, though transit options are primarily bus-dependent.
The area features access to the Puget Sound waterfront, several community parks, and proximity to major shopping districts in Burien and the surrounding South King County area.
The rental market is characterized by high demand driven by airport-related employment and proximity to Seattle, with limited vacancy pressure and a steady influx of investor interest.
The economy is anchored by the aviation and logistics sectors centered around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, supplemented by retail and service industries.
The area is served by a network of arterial roads and highways connecting to the broader Seattle metropolitan transit system, with heavy reliance on private vehicle commuting.
Development is focused on mixed-use residential and commercial projects near the Burien city center and infrastructure improvements related to airport access.
King County Department of Assessments conducts annual property valuations based on market sales data and physical inspections.
Parcels are subject to Highline School District levies and various King County utility and fire district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and windstorm risk profiles, with standard coverage widely available.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- Wild Waves Theme and Water Park3.911.8 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.13.6 mi
- Tukwila Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle's Restaurant4.34.2 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade43.5 mi
- Dave & Buster's3.910.7 mi
- T-Mobile Park4.710.3 mi
- Climate Pledge Arena4.512.4 mi
- Lumen Field4.610.5 mi
- Washington State Fair Event Center4.318 mi
- Paramount Theatre4.711.8 mi
- Space Needle4.612.3 mi
- Pike Place Market4.611.5 mi
- Westfield Southcenter4.43.4 mi
- The Museum of Flight4.85.4 mi
- Seattle Aquarium4.311.4 mi
- Pike Place Market4.611.5 mi
- Gas Works Park4.714 mi
- The Museum of Flight4.85.4 mi
- Chihuly Garden and Glass4.712.3 mi
- Museum of Pop Culture4.512.4 mi
- Kerry Park4.813 mi
- Seward Park4.88.1 mi
- Olympic Sculpture Park4.512.1 mi
- Cal Anderson Park4.312.1 mi
- Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park4.67.3 mi
- Mercer Island Beach Club4.57.6 mi
- City of Des Moines Marina4.52.9 mi
- Topgolf Renton4.16.7 mi
- Bill Wright Golf Complex At Jefferson Park4.38.6 mi
- The Golf Club at Newcastle4.410.7 mi
- Maplewood Golf Course4.38 mi
- Riverbend Golf Complex4.25.3 mi
- Pike Place Market4.611.5 mi
- Westfield Southcenter4.43.4 mi
- Uwajimaya Seattle4.610.6 mi
- The Outlet Collection Seattle4.210.8 mi
- Nordstrom4.411.7 mi
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) Parking Garage3.41.3 mi
- King County International Airport - Boeing Field4.56.6 mi
- Kenmore Air - Lake Union4.612.8 mi
- Kenmore Air - Lake Washington4.521.9 mi
- The Club SEA2.71.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Central hub for local retail and community events.
Large waterfront park with beach access and trails.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.