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Renton, WA

Founded 1875King CountyElev. 14 m
Population
105,279
Median home
$631,400
Disaster risk
Very High
Public schools
37
Sex offenders
4

Overview

About Renton

Renton is a city in Washington with about 105,279 residents. Renton was founded in 1875 and sits in King County. The median age is 36.5 and the median household income is $96,626. Homes carry a median value of $631,400, and about 55% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (40.4%). Around 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 30 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
105,279
Median age
36.5
Median household income
$96,626
Per-capita income
$50,116
Poverty rate
7.8%
High-school grad or higher
89.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
39%
Unemployment
4.5%
Avg. commute
30.2 min
Work from home
20%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White40.4%
Hispanic or Latino14.6%
Black8.9%
Asian25.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts45.5%
Sales & office18.5%
Service17.4%
Production, transportation & material moving11.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$631,400
Median gross rent
$1,923/mo
Owner-occupied
54.9%
Median year built
1989
Households
41,251
Avg. household size
2.53

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Renton has 37 public schools — 17 elementary, 5 middle, 10 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 8 schools
Reading36%
Math33%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Dropout Prevention and Reengagement AcademyHighGrades 9–12
Ella Baker High School (Open Doors)HighGrades 11–12
Griffin HomeHighGrades 6–12
Hazen Senior High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Liberty Sr High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Lindbergh Senior High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Open Door Youth ReengagementHighGrades 11–12
Renton Senior High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Renton Technical CollegeHighGrades 9–12
Renton Technical High SchoolHighGrades 11–12
Maywood Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
McKnight Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Meeker Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Nelsen Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime9% above national
Renton420
Washington365
United States386
↑ 29% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime138% above national
Renton4,649
Washington2,941
United States1,952
↑ 13% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Renton Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Renton.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very High
Top hazards · King County
AvalancheVery High
EarthquakeVery High
Riverine floodingVery High
Heat waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LandslideRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Renton is in King County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Renton was founded in 1875 and sits in King County. Elevation ~14 m.

Map of Renton
Renton, WA
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Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Pacific Coast Company House No. 75Woolworth, F.W., Company Store
Notable people from Renton
George StiglerZach LaVineEmily RoseSean KinneyRyan MalgariniTony WrotenJacob YoungMimi GibsonDavid WayneVeronica Ewers
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Nearby cities
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Registered sex offenders in Renton, WA (4)

Public sex-offender registry records for Renton, Washington.

Brian Scott Walker, 61
Renton · 98057
Richard N Campbell, 75
Renton · 98056
Richard Ramirez, 37
Renton · 98055
Robert Allen Williams, 59
Renton · 98057

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Renton — frequently asked

What is the population of Renton, Washington?
Renton has a population of about 105,279, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Renton?
The median home value in Renton is $631,400, and the median gross rent is $1,923/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Renton safe? What is the crime rate?
Renton Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 420 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Renton face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates King County as "Very High" overall, with top hazards including avalanche, earthquake, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in Renton?
Renton has 37 public schools (17 elementary, 5 middle, 10 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Renton?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near Renton. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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