Seattle metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to Brier, WA
About Brier
Brier is a small, fully residential city of 6,560 (2020 Census) tucked between Mountlake Terrace, Lynnwood, Bothell, and Lake Forest Park in south Snohomish County (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). It has no commercial downtown to speak of — it is a quiet, wooded bedroom community of single-family homes, prized for seclusion while sitting minutes from I-5, I-405, and the Alderwood retail corridor. Residents use the amenities of neighboring cities and commute via nearby Link light rail stations.
Home prices in Brier
The median listing price in Brier is $1,249,000.
Top places in Brier
- Brier Park — neighborhood park at the heart of the city.
- Wooded residential streets — the city's defining character.
- Nearby Alderwood (Lynnwood) — major retail/dining minutes north.
- Nearby Mountlake Terrace Link station and Transit Center — the commuter gateway.
- Lake Forest Park Town Center — just south across the county line.
Commuting from Brier
- Drive to downtown Seattle: approximately 20–30 minutes no-traffic (about 14 miles) via I-5/I-405; longer in peak hours.
- Nearest Link light rail: Mountlake Terrace station (1 Line) is just west of Brier — roughly a 5–10 minute drive, then about 25 minutes to downtown Seattle.
- Community Transit local buses connect to Mountlake Terrace Transit Center.
Schools in Brier
Public schools: Edmonds School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Brier FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Brier, WA?
The median listing price in Brier is $1,249,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Brier, WA?
Drive to downtown Seattle: approximately 20–30 minutes no-traffic (about 14 miles) via I-5/I-405; longer in peak hours. - Which school district serves Brier, WA?
Brier is served by Edmonds School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.