How long is the commute from Burien, WA?
Workers who live in Burien, WA take an average of 26.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
61.2% of workers drive alone to work.
5.6% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
18.6% work from home.
8.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.7 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 5.6%
- Work from home
- 18.6%
- Households without a car
- 8.9%
How people in Burien get to work
| Means of transportation | Burien | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 61.2% (±2.8 points) | 50.4% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.4% (±2.4 points) | 7.0% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.6% (±1.7 points) | 6.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±0.5 points) | 4.3% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.5 points) | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.6% (±2.3 points) | 29.2% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Burien, the average commute is not measurably different from King County (27.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Burien, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from King County (6.8%).
It is also higher than in Washington (3.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In King County, Burien ranks 41 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 237 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Burien
| Vehicles available | Burien | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.9% (±1.9 points) | 11.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.9% (±3.2 points) | 37.0% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.2% (±2.5 points) | 33.8% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.0% (±2.2 points) | 17.9% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Burien, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in King County (11.2%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Burien
| Burien | King County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.6% (±2.3 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% (±1.3 points) | 98.1% (±0.1 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.9% (±1.5 points) | 95.1% (±0.2 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Burien, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in King County (95.1%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Burien
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burien | — | 26.7 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| White Center | 2.3 mi | 29.6 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| Normandy Park | 2.9 mi | 24.5 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Boulevard Park | 3.0 mi | 24.2 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| SeaTac | 3.1 mi | 25.4 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Tukwila | 3.2 mi | 24.6 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Bryn Mawr-Skyway | 5.0 mi | 32.6 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Des Moines | 6.1 mi | 30.8 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Vashon | 6.8 mi | 33.5 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Tukwila, WA (24.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: White Center, WA (29.6 minutes), Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA (32.6 minutes), Des Moines, WA (30.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across King County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Newcastle | 27.9 minutes (±2.5) |
| 36 | Bothell | 27.7 minutes (±1.4) |
| 37 (tie) | Algona | 27.5 minutes (±5.0) |
| 37 (tie) | North Bend | 27.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 39 | Wilderness Rim | 27.4 minutes (±3.3) |
| 40 | Shoreline | 27.2 minutes (±0.9) |
| 41 | Burien | 26.7 minutes (±1.1) |
| 42 | Seattle | 26.0 minutes (±0.3) |
| 43 | Cottage Lake | 25.9 minutes (±1.5) |
| 44 | Woodinville | 25.5 minutes (±1.4) |
| 45 | SeaTac | 25.4 minutes (±1.5) |
| 46 | Issaquah | 25.3 minutes (±1.8) |
| 47 | Skykomish | 24.9 minutes (±8.4) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in King County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Burien
How long is the average commute in Burien?
Workers who live in Burien, WA take an average of 26.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Burien without a car?
8.9% of households in Burien have no vehicle, and 5.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Burien?
18.6% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Burien worked from home, and 92.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burien city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burien city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burien city, Washington
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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