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Renton

#61 in Best Suburbs to Live in Washington
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Washington
  • 219 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      C-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      B
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    Renton is a town in Washington with a population of 101,054. Renton is in King County. Living in Renton offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Renton there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Renton and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Renton are above average.
    About Renton...
    Population
    101,054

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $369,300
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,430
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      48%
    • Own
      52%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      158.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      4.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      51.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      107.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      527.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,354.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      901.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      19%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      26%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      22%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      13%

    Working in Renton

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $74,756
    National
    $55,322
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    Renton Reviews

    219 reviews
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    I have never felt unsafe walking around Renton. It is a nice and quiet town which is very relaxing when coming from Seattle. The only issue I have with Renton is the night scene. I am in my mid 20's and just about everything closes around 9pm. I get off work at 10pm (in Seattle) and I'm unable to do anything after work since nearly everything is closed. That being said, the small downtown is growing, there are more and more fun businesses coming to Renton every year which makes me excited! Renton is a great place for small families since there are so many well maintained parks and trails.
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    I've been living here my whole life and love living here. Its population is diverse and participation in the community has started to increase as I noticed that there has been electrical boxes and fire hydrants being painted. The community is becoming more colorful and with the increase in population, I believe that people will enjoy living here as well with the community events that pop up throughout the year!
    Quiet, friendly neighborhoods within Renton. There are shops and stores with a 10 minute drive and Westfield Southcenter is less than 4 miles away! I’ve lived in Renton for 14 years and I don’t see myself living in any other city. Great work opportunities, family restaurants, and shopping boutiques within Renton. I have attended Renton Technical College for 3 years and that school has given me the tools for success - scholarship opportunities, helped me find a job related to my field of study, and has given me lifelong friendships.