East Renton Highlands in the winter -how bad?

Austin Clark Mar 7, 2025

preach

35 upvotes

Dominic J. Mar 19, 2025

Hot take but there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. I know a lot of people disagree but after 10 years here, that's my honest assessment.

26 upvotes

kc_valentina Feb 25, 2025

Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a chef who relocated here from Raleigh about 6 years ago. The main reasons were work and school.

Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Active local events and festivals
- Four distinct seasons

Cons that are real:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Far from beaches/mountains

Financially, we've found it underrated compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are stable, gas is pretty good.

Socially, it's exactly what I was looking for. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..

20 upvotes

Zoe Diaz Feb 23, 2025

Used to live on the West side, now on the Meadowbrook side. Completely different vibe. it's not perfect but it works for me.

6 upvotes

Isaiah Hill Mar 10, 2025

Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want job market, then yeah this place is great. But if walkability matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.

6 upvotes

Julian Feb 28, 2025

Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 2-bedroom. the quality of life is solid. Compared to LA it's surprisingly good.

2 upvotes