Renton, Washington

Population 95,422

Renton is located in King County, WA. The population is 95,422, making Renton the 4th largest city in King County and the 8th largest city in the state of Washington.

There are 36 public schools in Renton with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Renton is moderate , and there are 50 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Renton is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Renton property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Renton include Bryn Mawr Skyway, Fairwood and Tukwila.

Renton Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 7.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 54.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 38.5%

Crime Rate

42.95% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 786
  • Violent Crimes: 314
  • Robbery: 105
  • Burglary: 441
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

61.31% Lower than national avg.
  • 50 offenders in Renton
  • 5.24 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

327 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 2
  • Registered Polluters: 8
  • Superfunds: 11
  • Tanks & Spills: 306

Unemployment

Moderate 3.2%
  • Washington unemployment average: 4.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

36 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 36 K-12 public schools in Renton, WA and 7 private schools. Homefacts rates Renton's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.
7 Private Schools

Cedar River Montessori School

King Of Kings Lutheran Preschool And Kindergarten

New Horizon School

Phoenix Montessori

Rainier Christian Schools

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3 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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50 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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4 Former Drug Labs view all

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605 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Renton, WA issued 605 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 605 permits, 215 were issued for single family homes and 390 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Renton, WA issued 406 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 406 permits, 281 were issued for single family homes and 125 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,519
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,581
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,869
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,584
  • 4 Bedrooms: $3,041

Zip Codes

98031 98055 98056 98057 98058 98059 98178 98188

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Environmental Hazards

327 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (142/152)
    Renton, WA has 93.42% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Renton, WA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.19 Average
    Renton, WA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 41.13°
  • February 43.42°
  • March 45.25°
  • April 49.4°
  • May 55.73°
  • June 61.1°
  • July 66.5°
  • August 67.04°
  • September 62.45°
  • October 52.88°
  • November 45.97°
  • December 40.44°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Renton, WA

Earthquakes
Renton, WA has a very high risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Renton, WA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Renton, WA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Renton, WA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Renton, WA: $71,951

Unemployment

Unemployment in Renton is 3.2%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 36.42%
White Collar - 63.58%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jay Inslee
  • Sen. Maria Cantwell
  • Sen. Patty Murray

City Representatives

  • Adam Smith

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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3 Cemeteries view all

45 FCC Towers view all

6 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

3 Libraries view all

1 Police Station view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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