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Burley, WA
Census-designated place in Kitsap County, Washington.
Population
2,443
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
514
ZIP codes
0
Burley and its ZIP codes
Burley at a glance
- Burley is about 4.4 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $118,047 a year, 20% more than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $678,100 (20% above Washington) and median rent is $1,976 a month.
Local data for Burley, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Burley, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$118,047
Poverty rate
5.6%
Median home value
$678,100
Median rent
$1,976/mo
Homeownership
76.6%
Bachelor's or higher
42.8%
Median age
52.9
Average commute
33.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (665), Mexican Americans (339), Irish Americans (297).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kitsap County. PPP loans are for Burley.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,956
94,213 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,564
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.2B
FY 2026, $11,610 per person
How people get to work
Burley, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.7%
- Carpooled14.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle1.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.7%
Average one-way commute: 33.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Burley, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
16
Countywide, mostly heavy rain
Flood insurance policies
795
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
76° / 36°F
42.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Burley, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.2%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
11.8%
U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
Cities near Burley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PurdyCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 2.4 |
| WaunaCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 6.3 |
| CanterwoodCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 2.1 |
| Stansberry LakeCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 2.1 |
| RosedaleCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 4.5 |
| MaplewoodCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 8.3 |
| BethelCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 3.2 |
| Gig HarborCity | 6.1 mi | 5.9 |
| Raft IslandCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.3 |
| Port OrchardCity | 6.8 mi | 9.6 |
| East Port OrchardCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.5 |
| VaughnCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 2.3 |
| VashonCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 37 |
| GorstCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.6 |
| ArtondaleCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 13.4 |
| ParkwoodCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Burley, WA in?
- Burley is in Kitsap County, Washington.
- What is the population of Burley, WA?
- About 2,443 people live in Burley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Burley?
- Nearby places include Purdy (2.1 mi), Wauna (2.7 mi), Canterwood (3.3 mi), Stansberry Lake (4.4 mi), Rosedale (4.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023