Seattle metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to Burien, WA
$677,475Median listing price
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About Burien
Burien (~52,066 residents, 2020 Census) is a suburban city south of Seattle on Puget Sound — up 56.3% in population since its 1993 incorporation, per its Wikipedia introduction. Realtor.com's median listing price was $677,475 (read September 2026). It offers waterfront parks, a walkable town center, and relative affordability close to Sea-Tac.
Home prices in Burien
The median listing price in Burien is $677,475.
Top places in Burien
- Seahurst Park (Puget Sound beach and trails).
- Burien Town Square and the walkable downtown core.
- Three Tree Point and Lake Burien viewpoints.
Commuting from Burien
- Approximate drive to downtown Seattle: ~20–30 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, roughly 12–14 miles via SR-509 or I-5).
- Transit: King County Metro buses and RapidRide lines; Link 1 Line is reachable at nearby SeaTac/Angle Lake stations.
Burien FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Burien, WA?
The median listing price in Burien is $677,475. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Burien, WA?
Approximate drive to downtown Seattle: ~20–30 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, roughly 12–14 miles via SR-509 or I-5).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.