BurienWashington
Burien is a suburban city in King County, Washington, United States, located south of Seattle on Puget Sound. As of the 2020 census, Burien's population was 52,066, which is a 56.3% increase since incorporation in 1993, making it the 25th most populous city in Washington.
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About Burien
Burien, WA is a thriving city located in central Washington, home to 52,046 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Burien holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 10.04 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 5,184 residents per square mile.
📰 Burien News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Burien Unique
- A top-25 city in Washington by population (#25 of 281 incorporated places).
- The only place in America named Burien — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of Washington — one of 639 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 52,046.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Burien
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Burien
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Highline Heritage Museum · Museum
- Pacific Northwest Railroad Archive · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Burien
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Burien
- Big Picture School
- Cedarhurst Elementary
- Gateway to College
- Gregory Heights Elementary
- Hazel Valley Elementary
- Highline High School
- Highline Home School Center
- Highline Open Doors 1418
- Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy
- Innovation Heights Academy
- Puget Sound High School
- Seahurst Elementary School
- Shorewood Elementary
- Sylvester Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Highline Medical Center ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.