Burien, WA Economy


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Burien, WA is a city located in King County, Washington. It has a population of about 50,000 people and offers its residents the convenience of being close to Seattle while still having a small-town feel. There are many local businesses in Burien, including restaurants such as The Tin Room Bar & Grill and Aldo's Italian Restaurant, clothing stores like Painted Society Boutique and Swank Clothing Boutique, and home goods stores such as Burien House Showcase. The cost of living in Burien is slightly higher than the national average; for example, two bedroom rent in Burien is $1,890 per month versus $1,430 nationally. Additionally, the grocery cost index in Burien is 104 compared to 100 nationwide. Despite this higher cost of living, many people continue to call Burien their home due to its convenient location and variety of amenities.

Burien has an unemployment rate of 7.1%. The US average is 6.0%.

Burien has seen the job market increase by 2.6% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 38.4%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Burien
- The Sales Tax Rate for Burien is 10.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Burien is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Burien
- The average income of a Burien resident is $26,015 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Burien resident is $79,797 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyBurien, WashingtonUnited States
  7.16
  -5.2%-6.2%
  38.4%33.5%
  10.0%6.2%
  0.0%4.6%
  $42,403$37,638
  $79,797$69,021
  $94,320$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.6%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  8.9%6.8%
  9.7%10.0%
  3.6%2.5%
  10.1%11.0%
  7.1%4.8%
  0.9%0.8%
  1.5%1.9%
  2.0%4.7%
  2.0%1.9%
  6.0%7.6%
  0.2%0.1%
  5.3%4.2%
  6.3%9.3%
  13.2%14.0%
  2.2%2.1%
  12.0%7.0%
  5.7%4.8%
  2.9%4.7%
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In a better time, decades ago, Burien was peaceful, fun place. It was a destination my childhood friends and I frequented on our bicycles and spent the day...all without  More

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This town used to be nice. In the past 3 years it has become terrible. Street gangs, murders and drug dealing. Leaving as soon as I  More

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I have lived in Burien since 1972. It is currently going through a Renaissance. Having become incorporated in the early '90s, its city council has fresh and forward  More

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