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Moving to Burien, WA

An in-depth neighborhood guide based on 7 scored addresses across Burien.

56
avg Vibe Score
F
Overall Grade
7
neighborhoods analyzed

Burien Snapshot

Safety 53
Environment 72
Walkability & Transit 44
Natural Hazard Risk 49
Schools 50
Economic Growth 50
Affordability 71

Safest Neighborhoods

These areas have the lowest crime rates in Burien, based on FBI crime data.

#1
11818 12TH AVE S, BURIEN, WA, 98168
Overall: 56/100 · C
53
Safety
 #2
12606 16TH AVE S, BURIEN, WA, 98168
Overall: 57/100 · C
53
Safety
 #3
11809 10TH AVE S, BURIEN, WA, 98168
Overall: 57/100 · C
53
Safety

Best Schools

Neighborhoods near the highest-rated schools in Burien, based on GreatSchools ratings.

#1
11818 12TH AVE S, BURIEN, WA, 98168
Overall: 56/100 · C
50
Education
 #2
12606 16TH AVE S, BURIEN, WA, 98168
Overall: 57/100 · C
50
Education
 #3
11809 10TH AVE S, BURIEN, WA, 98168
Overall: 57/100 · C
50
Education

Most Walkable

Highest walkability, transit access, and broadband coverage in Burien.

#1
12606 16TH AVE S, BURIEN, WA, 98168
Overall: 57/100 · C
49
Walkability
 #2
11215 15TH AVE SW, BURIEN, WA, 98146
Overall: 57/100 · C
48
Walkability
 #3
11809 10TH AVE S, BURIEN, WA, 98168
Overall: 57/100 · C
47
Walkability

Most Affordable

Best cost-of-living scores in Burien, factoring in rent, taxes, and utility costs.

#1
11818 12TH AVE S, BURIEN, WA, 98168
Overall: 56/100 · C
71
Affordability
 #2
12606 16TH AVE S, BURIEN, WA, 98168
Overall: 57/100 · C
71
Affordability
 #3
11809 10TH AVE S, BURIEN, WA, 98168
Overall: 57/100 · C
71
Affordability

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