Utilities & Infrastructure in Burien, WA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

80.1%

of households

No Internet

5.2%

of households

Total Households

19,843

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
80.1%
Cellular Data Plan
88.0%
Satellite
3.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.2%
No Internet Access
5.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.1%

of households

Smartphone

91.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

80.4%

of households

Tablet

63.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.1%
Smartphone
91.3%
Desktop / Laptop
80.4%
Tablet
63.2%
Smartphone Only
9.8%
No Computer
3.9%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

16,065

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
KING COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #49CommunityPurchased surface water16,0650

93.2% of households in Burien have broadband internet access. 80.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.2% of households have no internet access. 9.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 16,065 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.