Burien (zip 98148), WA 

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Population

11,278

+18.5% since 2000

Unemployment Rate

7.1%

Cost of Living

158.1 / 100

Median Home Price

$565,300

Median Income

$77,490

Comfort Index (Climate)

9.5 / 5.5

summer / winter

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Burien (zip 98148), WA

Outline\n1. Geography: Located in the Seattle metro area, on the shores of Puget Sound. Bordered by Des Moines to the North and SeaTac to the South. \n2. Climate: Mild, temperate climate with mild winters and warm summers. \n3. Population: Approximately 48,000 people live in Burien, making it one of the larger cities of King County. \n4. Economy: The city has a diverse economy with many service-based industries and small businesses operating throughout the city. \n5. Culture & Leisure: Burien is home to a variety of cultural attractions such as its Town Square shopping center and several arts venues like theater companies and galleries. Outdoor recreation areas include Seahurst Park, Rotary Park and Two Trees Park with its boat launch access to Puget Sound. Regional center - East shore of Puget Sound in west-central Washington.
Zip Codes: Burien (zip 98148)
Cost of Living: 58.1% higher
Time zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Elevation: 125 ft above sea level
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Pros
Attractive setting
Arts and culture
Nearby recreation
Cons
Sprawl and traffic
Clouds and rain
Cost of living

What Bert Has To Say About Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area

Seattle is a lively and cosmopolitan city beautifully set in a dramatic backdrop of water, forests and mountains. The main downtown area sits on a narrow, hilly strip of land between Puget Sound to the west and Lake Washington to the east. Modern skyscrapers rise on high hills in the city center, with residential units lining the lower areas along the water and north of downtown.


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ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in Burien (zip 98148) is 7.1% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Burien (zip 98148) jobs have increased by 2.6%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, Burien (zip 98148)'s cost of living is 58.1% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Burien (zip 98148)'s Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
August, July and September are the most pleasant months in the 98148 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, King county remained overwhelmingly Democratic, 75.0% to 22.2%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
Burien (zip 98148)'s population is 11,278 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 12.7%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 27.8 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in Burien (zip 98148) is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 4.0%.

SCHOOLS
Burien (zip 98148) public schools spend $12,575 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 18.4 students per teacher in Burien (zip 98148). More Education



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Housing Market in Burien

It's a good time to buy in Burien. Home Appreciation is up 4.0% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Burien is .

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