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Brier, WA

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An upscale Seattle suburb great for families and commuters

Suburb Great Location Commuter Great Schools Family-Friendly

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.

Transportation

32

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

9

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

33

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Brier Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

403 Students

7
out of 10

Brier Terrace Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

682 Students

5
out of 10

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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 2025.