What are the schools like in Brier, WA?

Brier is served primarily by Edmonds School District. The district operates 24 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 7 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.7:1.

What is the median household income in Brier?

The median household income in Brier, WA is $141,200 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.0%.

What is the weather like in Brier, WA?

Brier has an average high temperature of 47.4°F in January and 76.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.8 inches.

Brier, WA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Brier, WA affordable or expensive?

Brier's cost of living index is 113, where 100 represents the national average. This means Brier is 13% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $790,900 and the median rent is $2,227 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Brier, WA?

Brier has a violent crime rate of 15.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 404.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Brier, WA a Good Place to Live?

Brier is a small town of 6,539 in Washington, with a median household income of $141,200 and a 5.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 113 (US average = 100), which is 13% above the national average.

Strengths: Brier stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Brier is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Brier city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 113.0

Brier's overall cost of living index is 113.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Brier costs roughly 13% more than the average American city.

Metric	Brier, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$790,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,227	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$141,200	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Brier's violent crime rate is 15.6 per 100,000 residents — 96% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

15.6 /100k

Property Crime

404.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Brier is served primarily by Edmonds School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Brier, WA	National Avg
School District	Edmonds School District	—
Elementary Schools	24	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	7	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	46.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Brier sees average highs of 47.4°F in January and 76.5°F in July, with 45.2 inches of annual precipitation and 3.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Brier, WA
Average High — January	47.4°F
Average High — July	76.5°F
Annual Precipitation	45.2"
Annual Snowfall	3.8"

Demographics

Metric	Brier, WA	National Avg
Population	6,539	—
Median Age	44.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.2%	18.9%
Asian	8.3%	6.3%
Under 18	20.9%	22.2%
65 and over	20.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Brier vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brier, WA affordable or expensive?

Brier's cost of living index is 113, where 100 is the national average. That puts Brier roughly 13% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $790,900 and median rent is $2,227/month.

What is the crime rate in Brier, WA?

Brier's violent crime rate is 15.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 404.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Brier?

Public schools in Brier are operated by Edmonds School District. The district has 24 elementary, 4 middle, and 7 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.7:1. 46.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Brier, WA a good place to live?

Brier, WA has a population of 6,539, a median household income of $141,200, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Brier?

Brier averages 47.4°F in January and 76.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.2 inches with about 3.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Brier?

The population of Brier, Washington is 6,539 with a median age of 44.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Brier?

Key numbers for living in Brier: cost of living index 113 (100 = US average), median home $790,900, median household income $141,200, crime index 10 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brier side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.