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East Renton Highlands, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Kitsap County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
12,241 Population 1,103/sq mi density
$140,048 Median Income $59,331 per capita
$709,300 Home Value $1,137,898 Zillow
$2,697 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
52 Violent Crime/100K 3,139 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$140,048 median income, 2.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$709,300 home value, $2,697/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
52 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.4% bachelor's degree or higher

East Renton Highlands, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$140,048
86% above
$59,331 per capita
Home Value
$709,300
152% above
Zillow: $1,137,898
Median Rent
$2,697/mo
132% above
37.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
52/100K
86% below
3,139/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.4%
29% above
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.3%
27% below
8.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
249 sunny days/yr

How East Renton Highlands Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows East Renton Highlands's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
186%
Home Value
252%
Rent
232%
Poverty
12%
Bachelor's
129%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
14%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Renton Highlands a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

East Renton Highlands residents earn a median household income of $140,048 , which is 86% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $59,331. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,739 business establishments, including 580 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in East Renton Highlands is $709,300 , 152% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,137,898. Median rent is $2,697/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

East Renton Highlands reports 52 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,139/100K.

Education

43.4% of adults in East Renton Highlands hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% above the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Renton Highlands has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population12,241
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density1,103/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$140,048
Per Capita$59,331
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377

Housing

B+
Home Value$709,300
Rent$2,697
Ownership90.0%
Zillow$1,137,898
Housing Units4,315
Rent Burden37.5%

Crime

F
Violent52/100K
Property3,139/100K

Health

Obesity23.3%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death6,099/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain34.7 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation539 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.4%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute32 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations37
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in East Renton Highlands was built in 1974.
23.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.