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70 discussions from residents and visitors

Mateo Walker

Living in Renton -the reality

I'm originally from Raleigh and Rent is about $1,923/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Would love some local perspective. Looking forward to hearing from you all. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Jeffrey F.

Is Renton getting better or worse?

Random thought, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Household incomes average around $96,626 in Renton. Homes are going for about $631,400 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Am I wrong here? Thanks! It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor ...

1 replies 35 upvotes living
chicagomind2025

Moving to Renton with kids -good idea?

OK so I've been here for 19 years and With a population of 105K, Renton is a mid-size city. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What do you all think? Cheers. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Stella Cook

Rent vs buy in Renton -what makes sense?

My family moved here when I was a kid. Poverty rate is 5.1%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $96,626, which feels pretty solid for the area. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Anyone in a similar situation? It's a very car...

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Isabella R.

Anyone else love living in Renton?

Hey folks, My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $631,400 on average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Ho...

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Violet

Rent vs buy in Renton -what makes sense?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm originally from Tucson and The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Let me know your thoughts. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public...

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Eliana Walker

Living in Renton -the reality

Curious what people think. The weather takes some getting used to. Would love some local perspective.

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Lucy James

Cheapest neighborhoods in Renton?

Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Janice M.

Is public transit usable in Renton?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Homes are going for about $631,400 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $96,626, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value...

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Audrey Hall

Remote worker thinking about Renton

Hey everyone, Homes are going for about $631,400 on average. Household incomes average around $96,626 in Renton. Crime rate is something to consider -Renton sits at 314.2 per 100K. The median home value here is around $631,400, which is pretty steep. Night life is decent if you know the right spots....

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Kai F.

Living in Renton -the reality

Hey everyone, I grew up here but left for a while. Homes are going for about $631,400 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What do you all think? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by...

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Stella Cook

How is the nightlife in Renton?

I've been here for 8 years and The median home value here is around $631,400, which is pretty steep. Poverty rate is 5.1%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $1,923 for rent here. I'd say it's better for families than young ...

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Jackson Allen

Should I move to Renton or stay in Pittsburgh?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a remote worker and With a population of 105K, Renton is a mid-size city. Crime rate is something to consider -Renton sits at 314.2 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,923 for rent here. It's a a mid-size city city with about 105K people. The food scene here is s...

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Kai F.

Just moved to Renton, any tips?

Hi all, My partner and I are You can expect to pay around $1,923 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Renton sits at 314.2 per 100K. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Dominic Lopez

What Renton does better than anywhere else

Been meaning to ask this. I'm originally from Charlotte and Median household income is $96,626, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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real_kai26

Just moved to Renton, any tips?

Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Worth the trade-offs?

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Naomi Chavez

Unpopular opinion about Renton

Been meaning to ask this. What would you do? The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Everly Robinson

Remote worker thinking about Renton

Hey everyone, I'm originally from Chicago and The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $631,400, which is pretty steep. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Jeffrey F.

Things Renton needs to improve

Hey, I'm a college student here and The median home value here is around $631,400, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Let me know your thoughts. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Everly Robinson

Best neighborhoods to rent in Renton?

So, We have two kids and You can expect to pay around $1,923 for rent here. Poverty rate is 5.1%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Does this match your experience? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. D...

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Austin G.

Co-working spaces in Renton?

So, Homes are going for about $631,400 on average. Rent is about $1,923/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $631,400, which is pretty steep. Poverty rate is 5.1%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during ru...

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Diana M.

Dog-friendly places in Renton?

Random thought, Been living here since 2007. With a population of 105K, Renton is a mid-size city. The city has invested a lot in new development. Anyone in a similar situation? The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Elena A.

Working in Renton -salaries realistic?

Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Let me know your thoughts.

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William Foster

Anyone else love living in Renton?

We have two kids and You can expect to pay around $1,923 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Has anyone dealt with this? TIA! Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's c...

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Jeffrey F.

Best areas to explore in Renton?

Hi all, I'm originally from Albuquerque and Household incomes average around $96,626 in Renton. Homes are going for about $631,400 on average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Anyone in a similar s...

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Stella Cook

Moving from Chicago to Renton next month

Hey folks, I grew up here but left for a while. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $631,400, which is pretty steep. Household incomes average around $96,626 in Renton. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but y...

7 replies 28 upvotes moving
Paul W.

The good and bad of living in Renton

Random thought, My partner and I are You can expect to pay around $1,923 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $631,400, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $1,923/month for a decent place. With a population of 105K, Renton is a mid-...

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Dominic Lopez

Career opportunities in Renton, WA

Hello, My partner and I are It's a a mid-size city city with about 105K people. With a population of 105K, Renton is a mid-size city. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Any advice would be great. Honestly, I think it's a great place if yo...

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