Renton, Washington

Mid-size Washington city with community character

Pacific Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

63.3

D

out of 100

Overview

Renton is a Washington city with a population of approximately 104K, part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $746,360. Median household income is $92,292.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 104K (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $746,360 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $92,292 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 30.8 minutes
  • Part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

104,491

Source: Census ACS

$746,360

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$92,292

Source: Census ACS

30.8 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

40

Source: Walk Score

144 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

King County (county-level results)

74%
22%
Democrat 832,606
Republican 252,193
Leans D+51.7

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 27.5/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 34.1/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 40.4/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 40/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 44.9/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 63.3

Location

Renton, WA (47.4648, -122.2075)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.