At a Glance
Median Income
$96,626
$50,116 per capita
Home Value
$631,400
Zillow: $750,897
Median Rent
$1,923/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
314/100K
4,042/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.0%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.7%
8.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
237 sunny days/yr
How Renton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Renton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Renton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Renton residents earn a median household income of $96,626 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,116. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% 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 Renton is $631,400 , 124% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $750,897. Median rent is $1,923/month, with 32.2% 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 1989.
Safety & Crime
Renton reports 314 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,042/100K. The murder rate is 1.9/100K.
Education
39.0% of adults in Renton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% above the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Renton has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population105,279
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density4,472/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,626
Per Capita$50,116
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
C+
Home Value$631,400
Rent$1,923
Ownership54.9%
Zillow$750,897
Housing Units42,456
Rent Burden32.2%
Crime
F
Violent314/100K
Property4,042/100K
Murder1.9/100K
Assault164/100K
Burglary441/100K
Health
Obesity23.7%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days237/yr
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation36 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.0%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute30 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations42
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Renton was founded in 1875.
The median home in Renton was built in 1989.
20.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.9% 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.
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