Burien, Washington
A diverse, welcoming community with incredible international dining, Puget Sound beaches, and affordable homes minutes from Seattle and SeaTac Airport.
$648,000
Typical Home Value
-0.9%
Year-over-Year
53,000+
Population
Zillow Home Value Index, June 2026. Population: US Census.
Why Live in Burien
Discover what makes Burien one of the South King County's best-kept secrets
Diverse Dining
International cuisine from Vietnamese to Ethiopian to Mexican and beyond
Near SeaTac
Minutes from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and light rail
Seahurst Beach
Stunning Puget Sound waterfront park with tide pools and trails
Affordable Living
More affordable than Seattle with easy access to downtown jobs
Schools in Burien
Highline School District serves a diverse student body of over 19,000
Local Amenities
Culture, beaches, and convenience all come together in Burien
Seahurst Beach Park
Puget Sound waterfront and tide pools
Downtown Burien
Local shops, restaurants, and nightlife
Burien Town Square
Community gathering space and events
International Dining
Dozens of global cuisines
Dottie Harper Park
Sports fields and playground
RapidRide F Line
Fast bus transit to Renton and Tukwila
What to know about Burien
Getting around
SR 509 and I-5 reach downtown Seattle in 20 to 30 minutes off peak. Link light rail is available at Tukwila International Boulevard and Angle Lake, and Sea-Tac is about ten minutes away.
Housing stock
Mid century single family stock dominates, with newer townhomes going up near Burien Town Square and larger waterfront homes at Three Tree Point.
Who Burien suits
Good for buyers who want Sound access and a short Seattle commute on a moderate budget. Not a fit if aircraft noise is a dealbreaker.
Around Burien
- Three Tree Point
- Seahurst Park
- Olde Burien
- Burien Town Square
The Burien market right now
Burien has a typical home value of $648,000. That runs about 22% below the $834,000 median across the King County cities we serve.
Values are essentially flat, off 0.9% year over year. A market this steady rewards accurate pricing on the first attempt, because there is no upward drift to rescue a listing that starts too high.
Our read on Burien
Burien offers Puget Sound waterfront and a walkable old town at a fraction of what comparable Seattle neighborhoods cost. The tradeoff is aircraft noise, which varies sharply by street depending on flight paths. Anyone shopping here should visit at different times of day before committing.
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