Living in Renton, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Renton · Census data 2020–2024
Renton has 105,317 residents with a median age of 36.5. The median household income is $100,432 (about the same as the Washington median), the median home value is $672,600, the median rent is $1,998/month.
Renton at a glance
- Population
- 105,317
- Median age
- 36.5State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $100,432State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $672,600State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,998/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 54.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.5%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Renton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Washington median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
Cons: Home values 19% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Renton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Renton the median home value is $672,600, 102% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,998 per month, which is 31.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,828 a month in housing costs.
Renton median household income
The median household income in Renton is $100,432 and the income per person is $51,528. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Renton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 42,551
- Owner-occupied
- 54.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.6%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.57
Renton demographics
- Population
- 105,317
- Median age
- 36.5
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 13.1%
- Households
- 40,672
- Foreign-born
- 28.5%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Renton ›
Education in Renton
39.5% of adults 25 and older in Renton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 13.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Renton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 21.7%
- Drive alone
- 61.8%
- Public transit
- 3.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Renton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renton | 105,317 | $100,432 | $672,600 | $1,998 |
| Bryn Mawr-Skyway | 17,638 | $90,969 | $655,200 | $1,760 |
| Fairwood | 17,856 | $122,134 | $733,200 | $2,233 |
| Tukwila | 21,451 | $78,381 | $489,000 | $1,898 |
| Newcastle | 12,989 | $160,278 | $1,205,600 | $2,369 |
| East Renton Highlands | 12,582 | $142,500 | $778,700 | $2,717 |
| Maple Heights-Lake Desire | 4,113 | $143,148 | $876,200 | $3,130 |
| SeaTac | 32,414 | $81,104 | $519,700 | $1,660 |
| Boulevard Park | 4,575 | $78,954 | $456,100 | $1,848 |
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What is the median household income in Renton, WA?
The median household income in Renton is $100,432, about the same as the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Renton?
The median home value in Renton is $672,600, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Renton?
The median gross rent in Renton is $1,998 per month, about 31.7% of household income.
Is Renton, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Washington median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 8.1%. Minuses: home values 19% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Renton?
The median age in Renton is 36.5 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Renton?
The average commute to work in Renton is 30 minutes; 21.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Renton?
The unemployment rate in Renton is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Renton?
39.5% of adults in Renton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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