Washington · Metropolitan Area
Renton is a large city in Washington with a population of 105,279. Residents earn $96,626 per year, which is 29% above the national average.
Based on current data, Renton receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Renton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Renton is $96,626, 29% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Renton is $631,400, making it a premium housing market at 124% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,923 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Renton is below the national average at 233 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,300 per 100,000, 170% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 39.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 89.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Renton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches, including 21.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 62.5% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 37.5% |
| 180% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $96,626 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,116 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,377 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $99,803 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.1% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,739 |
| County GDP | $18,349M |
| Restaurants | 580 |
| Healthcare | 720 |
| Retail | 705 |
| Manufacturing | 158 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,028 |
| 101% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.11% |
| Commute Time | 30.2 min |
| Work from Home | 20.0% |
| Census Median | $631,400 |
| 124% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $750,897 |
| Median List Price | $695,000 |
| Median List Price | $695,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $408 |
| Homes Sold | 55 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.1% |
| Price Drops | 32.1% |
| Inventory | 156 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,923 |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,170 |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,028 |
| 101% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.11% |
| Obesity | 23.7% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.8% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.1% |
| Depression | 23.3% |
| Mental Distress | 16.0% |
| Physical Distress | 10.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,099/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 720 |
| Total Violent | 233.1/100K |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Murder | 5.1/100K |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Rape | 23.4/100K |
| Robbery | 85.5/100K |
| Assault | 119.1/100K |
| Total Property | 5,300.3/100K |
| 170% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 747.2/100K |
| Theft | 3,716.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 836.7/100K |
| Arson | 11.2/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.4 inches |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 23.5 sq mi (61.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,472/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4792°N, 122.1946°W |
| County FIPS | 53035 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.0% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 4,472/sq mi |
| Total Area | 23.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 42 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 44 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 720 |
| Restaurants | 580 |
| Retail Stores | 705 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Avg Commute | 30.2 min |
| Work from Home | 20.0% |