Renton Real Estate Market Overview
Searching for an Eastside home without an Eastside price tag? Renton real estate offers one of the most compelling value propositions in the greater Seattle area — Lake Washington access, quick connections to Seattle, Bellevue, and the airport, and a $693K median that opens the door for buyers priced out of Kirkland or Bothell. With a revitalized downtown, The Landing retail district, and established neighborhoods from lakefront Kennydale to hillside Talbot Hill, Renton has more range than most buyers expect.
Maggie Sun is a top Renton real estate agent with strong coverage across South King County's most active neighborhoods. Homes in Renton receive an average of 2 offers and sell in around 27 days. The median sale price was $693K last month, up 1.0% year-over-year — steady appreciation in a market where many comparable cities have softened.
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
Homes We've Sold in Renton Island
Frequently Asked Questions About Working With Us
We cover the full Greater Seattle and Eastside market — including Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Sammamish, Mercer Island, Bothell, Renton, Newcastle, Woodinville, and Issaquah.
If you're buying or selling anywhere across King or Snohomish County, we have you covered.
You don't have to — but you absolutely should.
In Washington State, buyer representation costs you nothing since the seller pays both commissions.
What you gain is an advocate legally obligated to protect your interests and negotiate on your behalf.
We closed 160 homes totaling $220M+ in 2025 and were recognized as a Top 5 Group in the KW Northwest Region.
Our multilingual team, 60,000+ social media following, and full-service marketing approach give buyers and sellers advantages most agents simply can't offer.
Possibly — and a 30-minute conversation will tell you for sure.
Readiness is less about timing the market and more about financial preparation and life goals.
Yes — absolutely.
Relocation is one of our specialties and we work with remote buyers regularly, including virtual tours, video walkthroughs, and digital document signing.
Yes — significantly more.
Every listing receives professional photography, a tailored social media campaign across our follower network, and a data-backed pricing strategy.
For buyers, no — our services are completely free since commissions are paid by the seller.
For sellers, our structure is transparent and competitive.
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