Jan 24, 2025 · Welcome To Burien. A vibrant and creative community, where the residents embrace diversity, celebrate arts and culture, promote vitality, and treasure the environment. Since our incorporation in 1993, Burien has been busy defining and redesigning itself as a vibrant King County city.

Burien (/ ˈbjʊəriən / BURE-ee-ən) [9] is a suburban city in King County, Washington, United States, located south of Seattle on Puget Sound. As of the 2020 census, [7] 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.

Burien is a young city built from homesteads around Lake Burien and a summer waterfront community on the Puget Sound. With six miles of shoreline and expansive mountain views, residents take pride in their neighborhoods, actively preserve the environment, and support protection of public spaces.

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Burien is a young city built from a 100-year-old waterfront community on the Puget Sound. With six miles of shoreline and expansive mountain views, residents take pride in their neighborhoods, actively preserve the marine biodiversity of the area, and protect their public spaces.

Only four miles from the Sea-Tac airport and minutes from Seattle, Burien is closer than you think. When you arrive, our charming downtown is a great first stop. The main street of our city is lined with independent, locally owned shops and eateries. Then explore the pristine beach at …

Burien is a vibrant, diverse community in the South Sound region of King County, 20 minutes outside of Seattle, Washington. Guests flock to Burien to enjoy nature walks, the diverse dining options, art galleries, museums and a full calendar of events held throughout the year.