The Town FilesRenton, Washington
City in King County · population 106,785 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $672,600
- Household income
- $100,432
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 77°
- Snow a year
- 6 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 36.5
Renton is a city of 106,785 people in King County, Washington. The median home is worth $672,600, above the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks more walkable than 93% of Washington towns, more vibrant than 93% of Washington towns, better for young professionals than 92% of Washington towns.
How Renton ranks
Percentile among Washington towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Washington towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Renton is worth $672,600, above the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 6.7 times the median household income of $100,432, which is more affordable than 15% of Washington towns. Median rent is $1,998 a month. 54.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Renton | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $672,600 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $1,998 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $100,432 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.7× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 54.4% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Renton
| People | Renton | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.5 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.1% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 20.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.5% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 4.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 28.5% | — |
| Work from home | 21.7% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 29.7 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.4% | 93.9% |
Weather in Renton
July highs average 77.2°F and January lows 37.1°F. About 34.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 6.3 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 30 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Renton since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Washington town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on December 12, 1969 about 6.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 22, 1971.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on June 8, 1972.
Severe weather in King County since 1996
King County has been included in 35 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Flood | DR-4906: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| December 12, 2025 | Flood | EM-3629: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 28, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4775: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 10, 2022 | Fire | FM-5455: Bolt Creek Fire |
| April 23, 2020 | Flood | DR-4539: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in King County
King County had 1,449,785 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $132,279 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Renton itself the ACS puts it at 4.9%.
Public schools in Renton
39 public schools with 18,936 students, about 19.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazen Senior High School | 9-12 | 1,828 | 23.7 |
| Liberty Sr High School | 9-12 | 1,530 | 22.8 |
| Lindbergh Senior High School | 9-12 | 1,277 | 22.4 |
| Renton Senior High School | 9-12 | 1,250 | 21.6 |
| Northwood Middle School | 6-8 | 891 | 20.7 |
| Nelsen Middle School | 6-8 | 882 | 21.5 |
| Maywood Middle School | 6-8 | 828 | 19.7 |
| McKnight Middle School | 6-8 | 824 | 19.2 |
| Meeker Middle School | 6-8 | 777 | 20.4 |
| Briarwood Elementary | PK-5 | 645 | 17.0 |
| Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center | PK-PK | 562 | 31.2 |
| Sartori Elementary School | K-5 | 512 | 17.7 |
Towns near Renton
- Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA2.4 mi · 17,397 people · home $655,200
- Fairwood, WA3.3 mi · 19,396 people · home $733,200
- Tukwila, WA3.8 mi · 21,798 people · home $489,000
- Newcastle, WA3.9 mi · 13,017 people · home $1,205,600
- East Renton Highlands, WA5.0 mi · 11,937 people · home $778,700
- SeaTac, WA5.4 mi · 31,454 people · home $519,700
- Maple Heights-Lake Desire, WA5.6 mi · 3,873 people · home $876,200
- Boulevard Park, WA6.1 mi · 4,094 people · home $456,100
Renton questions
Is Renton, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Renton scores better for retirees than 16% of Washington towns and quieter than 3%. 13.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.5).
How much does a house cost in Renton?
The median owner-occupied home in Renton is valued at $672,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $100,432, so homes cost about 6.7 times income. Median rent is $1,998 a month.
What is the weather like in Renton?
July highs average 77.2°F and January lows 37.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.7 inches of precipitation a year and 6.3 inches of snow.
Does Renton get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Renton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on December 12, 1969. The typical Washington town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)