Burien, Washington

Since Burien's incorporation in 1993, Burien, a 100-year-old community with a rich heritage, has been busy defining and redesigning itself as a vibrant King County city. Its citizens see the City of Burien as a friendly community with well-established neighborhoods and a small-town atmosphere... a community with thriving business areas including Bed & Breakfast Accommodations, and an attractive, and customer-friendly city center.

Home to over 31,000 people of diverse cultures, Burien retains the friendly atmosphere of a small town. Residents are connected to the community. Friends and business associates meet at small cafés or deli’s to discuss local events. Many business owners are on a first-name basis with their customers. This feeling of connection makes Burien an attractive place to work, live and raise a family.

Cultural and recreational opportunities abound. Burien has an excellent county library, orchestra, band, community theater, and several dance performance groups. Combined with the professional dance, music and theater offerings in Seattle, there is something for every taste.

Safety and security are signs of strong neighborhoods. Burien has 102 Block Watch groups. The city contracts for police services with King County. Burien has its own police chief and officers who know the community, and can access specialized staff and equipment through its contract if needed from King County.

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