Burley, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
2,516 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
79.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
37.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$96,897 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
36 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$651,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$545 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,628 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kitsap County
3
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard Metro Area
3
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Kitsap County
5
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard Metro Area
5
Washington
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 8 2 41
Feb 4 2 42
Mar 4 1 46
Apr 4 0 50
May 3 0 56
Jun 2 0 61
Jul 1 0 66
Aug 1 0 66
Sep 2 0 61
Oct 4 0 51
Nov 9 1 45
Dec 8 3 39

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right.

Liberal (48%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 43%
Hillary Clinton 47%
Other 10%

Schools

Burley Christian School
<1 miles, SE 1 star
Burley Glenwood Elementary
2 miles, N 3.2 star
Peninsula High School
2 miles, S 4.1 star
Purdy Elementary School
2 miles, S 4.1 star

Colleges

Olympic College
11 miles, NE 1.4 star
Tacoma Community College
13 miles, S 1.9 star
University of Puget Sound
13 miles, S 2.8 star

Hospitals

St Anthony Hospital
4 miles, S 5 star
Harrison Medical Center
12 miles, NE 3.2 star
NH Bremerton
12 miles, N

Airports

Bellingham International Airport
95 miles, NE 1.4 star
Portland International Airport
126 miles, S 3.7 star
Tri-Cities Airport
185 miles, SE 1 star