Living in Brier, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brier · Census data 2020–2024
Brier has 6,545 residents with a median age of 47.4. The median household income is $132,045 (35% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $866,600, the median rent is $2,318/month.
Brier at a glance
- Population
- 6,545
- Median age
- 47.4State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $132,045State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $866,600State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $2,318/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 89.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.6%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Brier a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 35% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
Cons: Home values 53% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Brier
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brier the median home value is $866,600, 160% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,318 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,830 a month in housing costs.
Brier median household income
The median household income in Brier is $132,045 and the income per person is $58,825. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Brier: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,438
- Owner-occupied
- 89.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.2%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.75
Brier demographics
- Population
- 6,545
- Median age
- 47.4
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 23.5%
- Households
- 2,374
- Foreign-born
- 13.1%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brier ›
Education in Brier
50.6% of adults 25 and older in Brier have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 22% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brier
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 29.6%
- Drive alone
- 63.9%
- Public transit
- 2.9%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 99%
Brier vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brier | 6,545 | $132,045 | $866,600 | $2,318 |
| Mountlake Terrace | 23,104 | $107,687 | $667,300 | $2,004 |
| Alderwood Manor | 10,266 | $105,181 | $700,900 | $1,919 |
| Bothell West | 22,029 | $153,449 | $824,900 | $2,511 |
| Lake Forest Park | 13,335 | $159,904 | $953,200 | $2,333 |
| Lynnwood | 40,110 | $77,704 | $686,900 | $1,742 |
| Kenmore | 23,741 | $139,764 | $920,800 | $1,949 |
| Bothell | 49,610 | $140,427 | $925,100 | $2,346 |
| Esperance | 4,189 | $148,640 | $790,700 | $2,463 |
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What is the median household income in Brier, WA?
The median household income in Brier is $132,045, 35% higher than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Brier?
The median home value in Brier is $866,600, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Brier?
The median gross rent in Brier is $2,318 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Brier, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 35% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: home values 53% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Brier?
The median age in Brier is 47.4 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Brier?
The average commute to work in Brier is 31 minutes; 29.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brier?
The unemployment rate in Brier is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brier?
50.6% of adults in Brier have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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