Renton Overview
Renton sits at the south end of Lake Washington with quick access to Seattle and the Eastside. A mix of revitalized downtown, The Landing retail district, and quiet residential pockets gives buyers diverse options—from condos and townhomes to view homes in Kennydale and Talbot Hill.
The Renton housing market is very competitive. Homes receive about 2 offers on average and sell in around 27 days. The median sale price last month was $693,000 (+1.0% YoY) and the median price per square foot was $392 (−4.0% YoY).
Population
~105,279 (2023)
Median Household Income
~$96,626 (2023)
Homeownership Rate
54.9% (2023)
Median Home Price
$693,000
Top Employers
Boeing 737 Renton Factory, UW Medicine–Valley Medical Center, Kenworth Truck (PACCAR) plant, Wizards of the Coast.
Neighborhoods & Lifestyle
Top Renton Neighborhoods
Downtown Bothell
Walkable Main Street, restaurants, UW Bothell/Cascadia nearby
Kennydale
Lake Washington access, I-405 convenience, view streets
Renton Highlands
Tree-lined streets, parks, global dining, community centers
Talbot Hill
Residential hillsides, near Valley Medical & IKEA/The Landing area
Fairwood / Cascade
Golf course communities & suburban cul-de-sacs (greater Renton area)
Downtown / The Landing
Walkable shopping, dining, and entertainment hub
What Makes Renton Special
Aerospace heritage — Home to Boeing’s high-efficiency 737 production facility
Lake & parks — Gene Coulon Park, lakefront trails, and river corridors
Regional healthcare — Valley Medical Center serving South King County
Creative HQs — Wizards of the Coast (Magic: The Gathering & D&D)
Destination retail — The Landing shopping/dining district
Schools & Education
Renton is served by Renton School District (RSD 403), with portions of the area overlapping Issaquah and Kent districts depending on neighborhood. District data and demographic reports are published annually. Renton School District 403
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