Burien is a city in Washington state in USA with a population of 51588 residents.. The poverty rate of Burien is 12.2%, which is 13% lower than national average. The typical household in Burien earns $71233 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 34.6% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Burien, only 84% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Burien remained 5.7%, which is 21% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Burien, only 28% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 32% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Burien is 133, which is 33% higher than national average. Median home value in Burien is $419500 , which is 83% higher than national average. While median income in Burien remained $71233, which is 6% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.