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BURIEN
Homes

• Median price: $349,900

Crime

• Per 1,000 residents: 68

Schools and Parks

• 4th-graders passing the WASL: 54%
• Park acreage: 302

Commute (minutes)

• To downtown Seattle: 18
• To Redmond: 28

Population

• Estimates: 31,410

Characteristics

• New towncenter will include a library and 70,000 square feet of retail space.

FEDERAL WAY
Homes

• Median price: $290,150

Crime

• Per 1,000 residents: 64

Schools and Parks

• 4th-graders passing the WASL: 66%
• Park acreage: 1,068

Commute (minutes)

• To downtown Seattle: 32
• To Redmond: 39

Population

• Estimates: 87,390

Characteristics

• Manylakefront parks and playgrounds.

SEATAC
Homes

• Median price: $299,000

Crime

• Per 1,000 residents: 86

Schools and Parks

• 4th-graders passing the WASL: 57%
• Park acreage: 352

Commute (minutes)

• To downtown Seattle: 18
• To Redmond: 27

Population

• Estimates: 25,530

Characteristics

• Small residential community in the midst of a commercial hub; includes the highest concentration of hotel rooms outside of Seattle.

TUKWILA
Homes

• Median price: $279,950

Crime

• Per 1,000 residents: 190

Schools and Parks

• 4th-graders passing the WASL: 58%
• Park acreage: 197

Commute (minutes)

• To downtown Seattle: 19
• To Redmond: 24

Population

• Estimates: 18,000

Characteristics

• Affordable fixer-uppers surrounded by retail meccas and entertainment centers.

RENTON

Homes

• Median price: $372,000

Crime

• Per 1,000 residents: 80

Schools and Parks

• 4th-graders passing the WASL: 63%
• Park acreage: 732

Commute (minutes)

• To downtown Seattle: 21
• To Redmond: 22

Population

• Estimates: 60,290

Characteristics

• Extensively remodeled business district; Boeing is a big presence at the southern end of Lake Washington.

KENT
Homes

• Median price: $332,000

Crime

• Per 1,000 residents: 80

Schools and Parks

• 4th-graders passing the WASL: 65%
• Park acreage: 1,349

Commute (minutes)

• To downtown Seattle: 33
• To Redmond: 30

Population

• Estimates: 86,660

Characteristics

• Extensive park system and home to REI headquarters.

DES MOINES
Homes

• Median price: $283,000

Crime

• Per 1,000 residents: 45

Schools and Parks

• 4th-graders passing the WASL: 57%
• Park acreage: 163

Commute (minutes)

• To downtown Seattle: 26
• To Redmond: 32

Population

• Estimates: 29,090

Characteristics

• City operated recreational marina is ideal for boating and fishing.

South King County

RSS FEED

Thanks to the affordable housing and spectacular parks and water views, families are flocking to the south end of the county infusing new life into such towns as Kent, Des Moines and Renton. In fact, local residents like to call SR 509, which connects Burien to downtown Seattle, the “Secret Highway.” With much less traffic congestion than I-5, it’s an attractive amenity for this town that lies south of Seattle. Another attraction: The City of Burien, along with a developer and the King County Library System, is investing $200 million in a dramatic downtown revitalization effort, Burien Town Square. The first stage of the complex—consisting of a performance center, a new city hall, a library, shops, a park and residential space—comes online this year. Elsewhere, the older business area of Burien offers some charming small shops, ethnic eateries such as Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub, Pho Five Star and Taste of Fiji Indian and the definite sense of a bygone era before malls ruled the earth. Houses range from larger places with saltwater views to midcentury classics and plain vanilla tract-style abodes. But with its excellent access downtown and growing amenities, Burien is likely to become more dear in the coming years.

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