Living in Burien
Burien is a large place in Washington, United States, home to 50,467 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 8%, #919 of 12,111), expat professionals (top 10%, #711 of 7,271), people who put healthcare first (top 14%, #1,256 of 9,474).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Burien
- It is right on the coast of the Salish Sea.
- It is part of Greater Seattle, 11 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 26 min and sets around 1:21; in late June it sets around 6:10.
How Burien ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Washington | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 50 | #5,392 of 11,898 | #182 of 310 | Map |
| Low-income household | 29 | #7,083 of 9,771 | #143 of 256 | Map |
| Low-income family | 42 | #4,729 of 8,006 | #153 of 225 | Map |
| Single parent | 50 | #3,061 of 6,237 | #110 of 182 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #2,794 of 9,474 | #170 of 264 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 62 | #3,680 of 9,474 | #167 of 264 | Map |
| Early retiree | 64 | #3,247 of 10,762 | #142 of 282 | Map |
| Single professional | 66 | #896 of 4,537 | #16 of 155 | Map |
| Young professional | 69 | #840 of 4,444 | #15 of 156 | Map |
| DINKS | 73 | #772 of 3,053 | #15 of 105 | Map |
| Remote worker | 54 | #5,028 of 7,271 | #150 of 201 | Map |
| Commuter | 75 | #832 of 6,227 | #25 of 219 | Map |
| Car-free household | 68 | #919 of 3,933 | #19 of 137 | Map |
| Student | 63 | #1,472 of 2,119 | #44 of 71 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 42 | #4,171 of 8,006 | #113 of 225 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 27 | #9,575 of 12,111 | #217 of 313 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 66 | #884 of 4,114 | #15 of 145 | Map |
| Expat professional | 75 | #711 of 7,271 | #23 of 201 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 72 | #1,256 of 9,474 | #36 of 264 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 16 | #17,432 of 18,063 | #395 of 421 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 40 | #3,408 of 16,523 | #184 of 390 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 3 | #17,688 of 18,063 | #415 of 421 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 68 | #2,532 of 16,523 | #57 of 390 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 80 | #406 of 21,167 | #10 of 472 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 55 | #9,851 of 12,111 | #251 of 313 | Map |
| Coastal living | 72 | #909 of 6,413 | #60 of 223 | Map |
| Business owner | 75 | #919 of 12,111 | #25 of 313 | Map |
| Digital native | 58 | #1,195 of 4,750 | #22 of 160 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Normandy Park 4 km
- Riverton (Washington) 4 km
- SeaTac 5 km
- Boulevard Park 5 km
- White Center 5 km
- Tukwila 6 km
- Des Moines (Washington) 8 km
- Bryn Mawr-Skyway 8 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.