Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
22%
Brier
Brier, WA Area Guide
An upscale Seattle suburb great for families and commuters
Suburb
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Great Location
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Commuter
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Great Schools
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Family-Friendly
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Similar to many Metro Seattle communities, Brier is a small, verdant suburb. Brier balances the advantages of rural and suburban living. Upscale Brier offers large single-family houses and mid-rise apartments available for rent. The town is predominantly residential excluding a few small businesses, schools, and parks. There is something for every type of renter in Brier. Families adore sending their children to the great schools in the Edmonds School District while nature lovers flock to Brier Park, which houses a small pond, a skate park, sports fields, and a horse arena. For more shopping, dining, and entertainment options, residents typically travel to nearby communities including Lynnwood, Canyon Park, and Mountlake Terrace. Conveniently, Brier is only 30 minutes away from Seattle as well, making it great for commuters and nightlife lovers.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$144,937
Average: $171,163
Education
2,310
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,222
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Brier has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
10%
Non-Renters
90%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Brier, WA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
403 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
682 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bruggers Bog
- Pioneer Park
- North City Park
- Shoreline Park
- Hamlin Park
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Seattle Paine Field International
- Seattle-Tacoma International
Top Apartments in Brier
Houses for Rent in Brier
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.