Housing & Real Estate — Burien, Washington
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 21,184 |
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| Occupied | 19,843 |
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| Vacant | 1,341 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 11,298 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 8,545 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $638,800 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$712,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,742/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $6,004/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 22.9% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 41.1% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 1,085 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 1,609 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 1,548 |
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| Built before 1960 | 8,149 |
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| Median Year Built | 1965 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
