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Burien, Washington: crime rate and local statistics
According to the FBI, Burien had 3.3 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, 16% higher than the Washington rate (2.8). Its median household earns $91,318 and the median home value is $638,800. Population: about 51,513 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Burien?
In 2025 the Burien Police Department reported 171 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 3.3 per 1,000 people. For comparison, that is 16% higher than the Washington rate (2.8) and close to the national rate (3.3). Its murder count for the year was 1. Property crime came to 1,266 offenses (24.3 per 1,000; Washington: 19.7). Car thefts stand out: 6.5 per 1,000, about 3.3 times the national rate. Violent crimes fell 35% between 2021 and 2025 (264 to 171).
| Offense (2025) | Burien count | Per 1,000 | Washington per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 171 | 3.3 | 2.8 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 37 | 0.71 | 0.38 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 47 | 0.90 | 0.52 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 86 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,266 | 24.3 | 19.7 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 144 | 2.8 | 3.1 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 786 | 15.1 | 14.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 336 | 6.5 | 2.6 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Burien changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 264 | 2,460 | 4 |
| 2022 | 254 | 2,071 | 3 |
| 2023 | 235 | 1,939 | 5 |
| 2024 | 214 | 1,716 | 2 |
| 2025 | 171 | 1,266 | 1 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Burien Police Department's own reports.
How does Burien compare with Washington?
Burien's median household earns $91,318 a year, close to the state figure ($98,141). The median owner-occupied home is worth $638,800 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,782 a month. About 51,513 people live on 10 square miles of land, roughly 5,131 per square mile. The city lies in King County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Burien | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,513 | 7,816,116 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $91,318 | $98,141 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $638,800 | $564,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,782 | $1,760 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 7.0% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 12.9% | 9.9% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 33.2% | 39.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 56.6% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 40.4 | 38.3 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Burien?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, King County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Very High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Burien?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 2 highway work zones in Burien city limits (all active that day). Roads listed: 509. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Burien?
Inside the city limits there are 18 public schools (2024-25) and 6 private schools (2023-24). 1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home is in the city. Within about 15 miles: 11 state parks or recreation areas: Auburn State Park, Blake Island, Dash Point, Fay Bainbridge State Park and Fort Ward State Park and 6 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Burien
Gun shops
2 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Burien city limits. One of them is a pawnshop licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Big 5 Sporting Goods #81 (Seattle) and Cash America Pawn (Burien).
Liquor stores
3 liquor stores are on the map inside the Burien city limits: Boulevard Liquor (Seattle), Burien Liquor & Wine (Burien) and Kush Liquor And Wine (Seattle).
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Burien city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Burien?
In 2025, Burien had 3.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (171 reported), 16% higher than the Washington rate (2.8). The property-crime rate was 24.3 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Burien?
$91,318 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $98,141 for Washington.
How much do homes cost in Burien?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $638,800 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $564,600 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Burien?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, King County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Very High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Renton, WA (7 mi) · Kent, WA (9 mi) · Seattle, WA (10 mi) · Federal Way, WA (11 mi) · Bellevue, WA (12 mi) · Auburn, WA (13 mi)
More: Washington statewide numbers · county page: King County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Burien city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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