Renton, WA β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

King County Β· Washington

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Renton based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Renton
National Avg
Washington Avg
Population: 73Income: 64Home Value: 63Safety: 100Education: 40Median Age: 61Climate: 50Cost of Living: 88

Quick Stats

Population

105,279

2023 ACS

Median Income

$96,626

2023

Median Home Value

$631,400

2023

Median Rent

$1,923

2023

Median Age

36.5

Unemployment

4.5%

Cost of Living Index

175.0

100 = national avg

Renton is a city in King County, Washington, with a population of 105,279 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Renton is one of the communities in Washington.

The median household income in Renton is $96,626, and the median home value is $631,400. The cost of living index is 175.0 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,923 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, and the median age is 36.5 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

105,279

Male

52,652

50.0%

Female

52,627

50.0%

Median Age

36.5

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

27.9%

High School or Higher

42.5%

Foreign Born

28.1%

Veterans

4.0%

Married

40.3%

Avg Household Size

2.5

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.684

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

44.4%

Foreign Born

28.1%

White
44.4%
Black
9.0%
Asian
25.8%
Native American
0.7%
Pacific Islander
0.7%
Two or More
13.9%
Other
5.4%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

14.6%

15,371 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

85.4%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
10,457 (68.0%)
Puerto Rican
760 (4.9%)
Cuban
119 (0.8%)
Dominican
129 (0.8%)
Salvadoran
645 (4.2%)
Guatemalan
652 (4.2%)
Colombian
380 (2.5%)
Honduran
78 (0.5%)
Ecuadorian
50 (0.3%)
Peruvian
130 (0.8%)
Other Hispanic
1,967 (12.8%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
2,682 (9.9%)
Chinese
6,131 (22.5%)
Filipino
5,037 (18.5%)
Vietnamese
6,115 (22.5%)
Korean
1,512 (5.6%)
Japanese
1,071 (3.9%)
Pakistani
257 (0.9%)
Cambodian
1,114 (4.1%)
Hmong
167 (0.6%)
Thai
114 (0.4%)
Laotian
393 (1.4%)
Taiwanese
486 (1.8%)
Other Asian
2,123 (7.8%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
39 (5.0%)
Samoan
453 (58.2%)
Chamorro
131 (16.8%)
Fijian
23 (3.0%)
Marshallese
27 (3.5%)
Other Pacific Islander
102 (13.1%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Chippewa
123 (16.7%)
Other Native American
614 (83.3%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

98,525

English Only

62.5%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

9,970 speakers

Limited English

17.5%

Language Distribution

Spanish
9,970 (10.1%)
Chinese
5,565 (5.6%)
Vietnamese
5,178 (5.3%)
Other Asian
3,553 (3.6%)
Other Indo-European
2,954 (3.0%)
Tagalog
2,872 (2.9%)
Slavic Languages
2,369 (2.4%)
Other Languages
2,083 (2.1%)
Korean
1,282 (1.3%)
Arabic
631 (0.6%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

82.5%

Limited English Proficiency

17.5%

Spanish
43.9% limited English
Chinese
61.5% limited English
Vietnamese
59.8% limited English
Other Asian
43.0% limited English
Other Indo-European
38.3% limited English
Tagalog
33.0% limited English
Slavic Languages
47.1% limited English
Other Languages
36.8% limited English
Korean
38.1% limited English
Arabic
36.1% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

4,224

4.0% of population

Disability Rate

18.9%

799 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$56,928

Unemployment Rate

7.7%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
29.8%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
21.6%
Vietnam
26.5%
Korea
5.2%
World War II
2.0%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
17.8%
35-54
21.3%
55-64
20.4%
65-74
19.6%
75+
21.0%

Male Veterans

3,667

86.8%

Female Veterans

557

13.2%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$56,928

Non-Veteran Income

$51,004

Difference

$5,924

11.6% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

799

Without Disability

3,425

Disability Rate

18.9%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

51,718

#1 Ancestry

German

8.5% (8,977)

#2 Ancestry

English

7.6% (8,042)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

6.7% (7,086)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
8.5%
English
7.6%
Irish
6.7%
Sub-Saharan African
3.0%
Norwegian
2.8%
Italian
2.7%
American
2.5%
European
2.0%
French
1.9%
Polish
1.4%
Swedish
1.3%
Scottish
1.3%
Ukrainian
1.0%
Russian
0.9%
Dutch
0.8%
Welsh
0.7%
Arab
0.6%
Brazilian
0.6%
Scotch-Irish
0.6%
British
0.6%

Families & Households

Total Households

41,251

Family Households

24,850

60.2%

Married Couples

18,057

43.8%

Non-Family Households

16,401

39.8%

Single Mother Households

4,175

10.1%

Single Father Households

2,618

6.3%

Living Alone

12,023

29.1%

Children Under 18

Total Children

19,516

In Married Couple

14,548

74.5%

With Single Mother

3,699

19.0%

With Single Father

1,269

6.5%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$118,532

Married Couple Income

$142,551

Single Mother Income

$60,124

Single Father Income

$93,482

Avg Family Size

2.5

Avg Non-Family Size

2.3

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

2,418

Grandparents Responsible

780

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$96,626

+32% vs national

Per Capita Income

$50,116

+35% vs national

Poverty Rate

7.8%

-43% vs national

Gini Index

0.4259

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

4.5%

-14% vs national

SNAP Recipients

11.6%

of households

How Renton Compares

Renton vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Renton is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Renton. The median household income here is $96,626.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
10.6%
$25-50K
11.6%
$50-75K
15.5%
$75-100K
13.7%
$100-150K
19.4%
$150-200K
11.4%
$200K+
17.8%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

4.5%

-16% vs WA avg

Labor Force

60,537

Employed

57,781

Mean Commute

24 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

27.9%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

42.5%

of adults 25+

Median Age

36.5

Work from Home

20.0%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

175.0

100 = national avg

+75.0 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$77,008

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$182,019

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
254.9
Food
123.9
Transportation
124.2
Healthcare
119.1
Utilities
145.3

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$2,146

per month

2 Bedroom

$2,501

per month

The median household income in Renton, WA is $96,626, which is 32.0% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $50,116. The poverty rate of 7.8% is lower than the WA state average of 10.4%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4259, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, compared to the state average of 5.3%. The labor force is 60,537. 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 24 minutes, with 20.0% working from home. About 63.0% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 175.0, which is 75.0% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 254.9. A single adult needs to earn approximately $77,008 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$657,750

Median List Price

$699,995

Price Per Sq Ft

$393

Days on Market

30

Active Inventory

148

Months of Supply

3.5

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$736,440

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$2,179

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

14.3%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

47.7%

Sale-to-List Ratio

98.1%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
14.3%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
47.7%
Listings with Price Drops
28.4%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↓ 6.7%List Price ↓ 6.3%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

42

New Listings

106

Pending Sales

65

Homes Sold ↓ 46.8%New Listings ↑ 16.5%Pending ↓ 30.1%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$393

Median List $/SF

$407

Sale $/SF ↓ 7.5%List $/SF ↓ 1.2%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Renton vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Renton is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$631,400

Median Rent

$1,923

Total Housing Units

43,066

Vacancy Rate

4.2%

Owner Occupied

54.9%

Renter Occupied

45.1%

Median Property Tax

$5,538

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$2,088

Housing Types

Single Family
57.1%
Multi-Family
41.0%
Mobile Home
1.9%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$5,538

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.88%

of home value

Median Home Value

$631,400

Estimated Mean Tax

$5,845

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($5,538) by the median home value ($631,400). In Renton, WA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.88%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Renton, WA is $657,750 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 30 days on the market. 14.3% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.5 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $393. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,179/month. About 54.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1989. There are 43,066 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $5,538. The effective tax rate is 0.88%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

3.39

per 1,000 residents

+30% vs national

Property Crime Rate

33.13

per 1,000 residents

+93% vs national

Total Crimes

3,790

2024

Violent Clearance

26%

cases solved

Property Clearance

19%

cases solved

YoY Change

-17.6%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Renton Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Renton vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Renton is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↑ 13.1%Property ↓ 42.9%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Renton police solve 60% of murder cases but only 2% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent50.0560.0%
RapeViolent470.4517.0%
RobberyViolent950.9215.8%
Aggravated AssaultViolent2051.9831.7%
BurglaryProperty4524.363.8%
Larceny/TheftProperty1,80517.4033.2%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty1,18111.382.0%

Renton, WA reported 352 violent crimes and 3,438 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 3.39 per 1,000 residents is 30.5% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 26% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 1,805 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 42.9% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20243523,4383.3933.13
20234234,5484.1244.27
20223924,8763.7847.06
20213314,4853.2343.77
20203504,3893.4042.67
20193254,1823.1440.42
20183364,9463.2748.14
20173315,1393.2350.15
20163415,7693.3556.61
20153005,8043.0058.03

School Shootings

Source: The Washington Post

Total Incidents

1

Total Killed

0

Total Injured

0

DateSchoolKilledInjuredTypeWeapon
Jul 17, 2000Dimmitt Middle School00indiscriminate.22-caliber handgun

Data from The Washington Post, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

99.7

Very High

Expected Annual Loss

99.7

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

14.8

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

87.4

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

34

Public Assistance

$817.0M

Individual Assistance

$2.7M

Most Common Type

Flood

16 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $981.2M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Floo… β†’FloodDec 2025β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Wind… β†’Severe StormApr 2024$817Kβ€”
Bolt Creek Fire β†’FireSep 2022β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Floo… β†’Mud/LandslideJan 2022$16.4Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storm, Straight-line Winds… β†’Winter StormApr 2021$253Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and… β†’FloodApr 2020$8.8Mβ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$702.6M$1.7M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’FloodApr 2017$5.8Mβ€”
Wildfires and Mudslides β†’FireOct 2015$1.7Mβ€”
Flooding and Mudslides β†’Mud/LandslideApr 2014$26Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslide… β†’Severe StormMar 2012$8.4Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslide… β†’Severe StormMar 2011$5.1Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Record and Near … β†’Severe StormMar 2009$5.7Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, Mudslid… β†’FloodJan 2009$11.0M$247K
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and… β†’Severe StormDec 2007$4.0M$535K
Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, and Mud… β†’Severe StormFeb 2007$12.1Mβ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and… β†’Severe StormDec 2006$4.1M$139K
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’Coastal StormSep 2005β€”β€”
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormNov 2003$688K$74K

Showing 20 of 38 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

3,366

Total Claims Paid

$62,563,000

Avg Claim Payout

$18,587

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

120

Federal Funding

$55,125,859

Properties Protected

472

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

2.98

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic19$9,002,250
202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine17$8,436,476
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine16$8,361,399
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan13$1,086,823
205.4: Non Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic5$1,558,304

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Renton has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, avalanche, landslide. The area has had 34 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (16 declarations). 3,366 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $817,049,232 in public assistance recovery funding. $2,737,704 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 120 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

24.0%

12.1pp below the national average

Depression Rate

23.5%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.5%

3.4pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.1%

1.5pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

34.4%

Arthritis

19.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

8.4%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

16.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.5%

Loneliness

β€”

Lack of Support

β€”

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

23.7%

Mobility

8.7%

Cognitive

12.9%

Hearing

4.8%

Vision

4.1%

Self-Care

2.9%

Independent Living

6.2%

Renton has an obesity rate of 24.0%, which is 12.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.5%, near the national average. About 9.1% of adults lack health insurance. 69.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.2 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.2 mi

Valley Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Valley Medical Center2.2 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Seattle Va Medical Center (Va Puget Sound Healthcare System)6.5 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration5/5Yes
Highline Medical Center7.6 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Multicare Covington Medical Center8.8 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Overlake Hospital Medical Center9.6 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

7

Pop. Served

192,742

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
RENTON CITY OF107,1190
SOOS CREEK WATER & SEWER DISTRICT64,5340
KING COUNTY WATER DISTRICT NO 9020,1000
MAPLEWOOD ADDITION WATER COOP4350
RAVENSDALE WATER SUPPLY3890
I 94 MOBILE HOME PARK900
LAKE WILDERNESS SHORE ACRES ESTATE750

There are 7 water systems serving the area.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

24 min

+3% vs national

Drive Alone

63.0%

-20% vs national

Public Transit

4.0%

+347% vs national

Work From Home

20.0%

+115% vs national

Carpool

9.5%

Walk / Bike

1.8%

combined

How Renton's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

14

2023

6-Year Avg

7

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

1

Nighttime

10

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
20231114010
202266010
20211010050
202066110
201933200
201855310

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Renton, WA is 24 minutes, which is 3.0% above the national average of 23 minutes. 63.0% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 20.0% work from home, which is above the WA state average of 12.7%. Public transit is used by 4.0% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 9.5% of workers carpool. 1.7% walk to work. In 2023, there were 14 traffic fatalities from 11 fatal crashes. 1 was a pedestrian.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

94.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

82.9%

of households

No Internet

3.9%

of households

Total Households

41,251

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
82.9%
Cellular Data Plan
88.7%
Satellite
3.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.7%
No Internet Access
3.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.1%

of households

Smartphone

92.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

86.7%

of households

Tablet

68.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.1%
Smartphone
92.8%
Desktop / Laptop
86.7%
Tablet
68.6%
Smartphone Only
6.1%
No Computer
2.9%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

11.9Β’

per kWh

-31% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Commercial Rate

10.0Β’

per kWh

-26% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Industrial Rate

6.6Β’

per kWh

-33% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$114

residential

-20% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

30% below the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in Washington averages 11.9Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $114. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Renton vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

7

Population Served

192,742

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
RENTON CITY OFCommunityGround water107,1190
SOOS CREEK WATER & SEWER DISTRICTCommunityPurchased surface water64,5340
KING COUNTY WATER DISTRICT NO 90CommunityPurchased surface water20,1000
MAPLEWOOD ADDITION WATER COOPCommunityGround water4350
RAVENSDALE WATER SUPPLYCommunityPurchased surface water3890
I 94 MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water900
LAKE WILDERNESS SHORE ACRES ESTATECommunityGround water750

94.2% of households in Renton have broadband internet access. 82.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.9% of households have no internet access. 6.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 7 water systems, providing water to 192,742 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Renton is located in King County, WA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Renton.

Election Overview

Source: King County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

832,606

74.2%

GOP Votes

252,193

22.5%

Total Votes

1,122,881

Margin

D+51.7%

Shift from 2020

R+1.0pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+51.7%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024832,606252,1931,122,88174.2%22.5%D+51.7
2020907,310269,1671,210,50775.0%22.2%D+52.7
2016657,149197,781910,82372.2%21.7%D+50.4

In the 2024 presidential election, King County recorded 1,122,881 total votes. Democrats won the county with 74.2% of the vote compared to 22.5% for Republicans, a margin of D+51.7%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+1.0pp from the previous election. Since 2016, King County has shifted 1.2 percentage points toward Democrats.

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Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

569

Total Assets

$22.8B

Total Income

$21.7B

Per 10K Residents

54.0

nonprofits

+21.4% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

61

Median Assets

$268K

Oldest Active

1934

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
71
Religion
66
Human Services
50
Arts & Culture
47
Recreation & Sports
37
Youth Development
33
Health Care
29
Philanthropy
23
Community Improvement
16
Housing & Shelter
11
International
11
Environment
9
Mental Health
7
Public Benefit
7
Crime & Legal
5
Food & Agriculture
5
Animal-Related
4
Public Safety
4
Civil Rights
4
Science & Tech
4
Unknown
4
Voluntary Health
3
Medical Research
2
Employment
1
Mutual Benefit
1
98.0%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $22.3B of $22.8B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Largest Nonprofits in Renton

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES WASHINGTONHealth Care$9.3B$9.8B2001
SWEDISH HEALTH SERVICESHealth Care$3.7B$3.4B1934
KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN OF WASHINGTONHealth Care$3.2B$6.6B1971
PROVIDENCE ST JOSEPH HEALTHHealth Care$2.5B$24.0M2017
ST JOSEPH HEALTH SYSTEMHealth Care$2.1B$216.2M2022
TARZANA MEDICAL CENTER LLCHealth Care$922.6M$394.8M2021
HEALTHPOINTHealth Care$186.8M$229.3M1972
WESTERN HEALTHCONNECTHealth Care$137.1M$129.7M2013
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONALβ€”$122.9M$64.7M1987
PROVIDENCE SAINT JOHNS MEDICAL FOUNDATIONHealth Care$87.6M$274.6M2017
PROVIDENCE MEDICAL INSTITUTEUnknown$71.2M$182.6M1988
PROVIDENCE TRINITYCARE HOSPICEβ€”$34.9M$40.5M1978
CONSEJO COUNSELING AND REFERRAL SERVICEMental Health$33.3M$22.6M1978
HOSPICE OF LUBBOCK INCHuman Services$28.6M$16.0M1987
SEATTLE AREA PLUMBING & PIPEFITTING INDUSTRY TRAINING TRUSTEducation$28.0M$10.6M1995
PUGET SOUND ELECTRICAL APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING TRUSTEducation$27.0M$13.4M2001
FIRST FINANCIAL NORTHWEST FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$22.0M$940K2009
SEIU HEALTHCARE 1199NW MULTI-EMPLOYER TRAINING & EDUCATIOHealth Care$21.8M$18.7M2010
RENTON REGIONAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$13.9M$2.2M1970
VISION HOUSEHuman Services$11.6M$7.3M2005
BRIGHTSPARK EARLY LEARNING SERVICESHuman Services$10.7M$38.8M1990
CHILDRENS INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING DIFFERENCESβ€”$10.0M$9.4M1980
PUGET SOUND REGIONAL SERVICESHuman Services$9.0M$17.3M1987
INVESTEDPhilanthropy$8.9M$6.5M2015
CHRISTIAN ENTERPRISES INCEducation$7.7M$4.4M1967
COVENANT ACO INCHealth Care$6.6M$7K2009
WASHINGTON INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATIONEducation$6.6M$6.5M2015
ONE ACCORD CHARITY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$5.8M$2.6M2018
RENTON HISTORICAL SOCIETYβ€”$5.6M$1.1M1967
KING COUNTY SEXUAL ASSAULT RESOURCE CENTERβ€”$5.3M$9.3M1976
RENTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONEducation$4.9M$1.9M1994
GAMELIN WASHINGTON ASSOCIATIONHousing & Shelter$3.7M$778K2005
UKRAINIAN COMMUNITY CENTER OF WASHINGTONHuman Services$3.7M$3.6M1999
GURUDWARA SINGH SABHAReligion$3.4M$1.2M1976
FREEDOM PROJECTCrime & Legal$3.2M$3.6M2006
ST STEPHEN HOUSING ASSOCIATIONβ€”$3.2M$676K1994
PACIFIC NORTHWEST SOCCER CLUBRecreation & Sports$3.1M$4.3M2008
PROVIDENCE GAMELIN HOUSE ASSOCIATIONHousing & Shelter$2.9M$802K2001
FOUNDATION FOR INTELLIGENT LIFE ON EARTHPhilanthropy$2.9M$436K2020
PROVIDENCE ST ELIZABETH ASSOCIATIONHousing & Shelter$2.7M$749K2002
PROVIDENCE ST FRANCIS ASSOCIATIONHuman Services$2.7M$629K1996
THE MARY SEE FOUNDATIONβ€”$2.7M$812K1963
EAST GATES MINISTRIES INTERNATIONALReligion$2.7M$497K1995
LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY ANCILLARY SERVICES CORPORATIONHealth Care$2.6M$6.5M2000
PROVIDENCE PETER CLAVER ASSOCIATIONHousing & Shelter$2.5M$758K1999
LUNDBERG ASSOCIATIONUnknown$1.9M$459K1992
ST THOMAS ORTHODOX CHURCH OF WASHINGTONReligion$1.9M$533K2000
CEDAR RIVER MONTESSORI SCHOOLEducation$1.8M$2.8M1991
NEW HORIZON SCHOOLEducation$1.6M$1.6M1995
OPEN DOOR VENTURESβ€”$1.6M$435K1993

Renton, WA has 569 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $22.8B. The most common category is Education, with 71 organizations. 61 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 54.0 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1934.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

887

Total Approved

$337.3M

Jobs Supported

6,081

Per 10K Residents

84.3

SBA loans

-15.7% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

106

Top Lender

U.S. Bank, National Association

176 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)94% of all loans

Loans

833

Total Amount

$285.9M

Avg Loan

$343,239

Median Loan

$115,000

SBA Guaranteed

$212.8M(74%)

Jobs Supported

5,330

5046% of all loans

Loans

54

Total Amount

$51.3M

Avg Loan

$950,907

Median Loan

$676,000

7(a) β€” 94%504 β€” 6%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

177

20% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$79.2M

23% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$447,608

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services144 loans
NAICS 72
$60.2M
Health Care & Social Assistance111 loans
NAICS 62
$51.6M
Construction100 loans
NAICS 23
$19.3M
Retail Trade75 loans
NAICS 44
$52.8M
Professional & Technical Services75 loans
NAICS 54
$29.2M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Virk Hospitality Renton Llc1$5.0M
Corrugated Synergies International Llc1$4.9M
Li Gold Llc an Epc to Tn Gold Inc. (oc/co-b)2$4.4M
Iris Window Coverings Nw Inc.1$4.2M
Brag Investments Inc3$4.0M
Cascade Pacific Commercial Properties Llc1$3.9M
Allpak Trojan2$3.8M
Clarion Hotel Renton1$3.7M
Hocevar Performance Llc3$3.6M
Amrinderpal Khinda1$3.6M

Renton, WA has received 887 SBA loans totaling $337.3M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 833 loans (94% of the total), supporting 5,330 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 54 loans totaling $51.3M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Renton is U.S. Bank, National Association with 176 loans. That works out to 84.3 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

30

Total Population

882,402

Avg Median Income

-$22,110,858

Avg Home Value

-$21,445,922

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
9800439,435$176,367$2,000,001$2,7067.3
9800521,929$158,396$1,373,000$2,3807.3
9800640,770$197,344$1,233,500$2,86911.3
9800726,838$126,814$934,600$2,2764.3
9800827,138$175,242$1,130,000$2,4805.6
9802728,335$150,000$976,400$2,34357.2
9803038,492$91,218$540,100$1,7977.2
9803140,898$101,458$552,300$1,9567.7
9803240,150$77,413$473,000$1,78217.1
9804025,282$202,359$1,884,200$2,4646.4
9804248,594$125,554$613,000$2,12127.8
9805524,851$100,207$561,600$2,0984.5
9805636,872$108,596$726,300$1,9927.6
9805712,151$68,097$606,500$1,7676.2
9805841,980$111,045$627,200$2,01518.8
9805941,639$134,336$809,800$2,23016.2
9810628,889$115,529$666,800$1,8245.5
9810824,430$90,806$693,500$1,4637.4
9811849,560$109,085$746,400$1,8316.2
9812622,433$114,030$751,900$1,7083.1
98134779$66,119$385,300$1,5513.3
9814433,048$94,051$890,400$1,8053.4
9814628,182$108,460$642,300$1,7214.6
9814810,399$86,994$576,400$1,8372.7
981580N/AN/AN/A2.2
9816622,001$112,191$785,700$1,7395.8
9816834,814$84,937$500,600$1,7248.8
9817825,929$93,786$628,200$1,8364.9
9818826,769$76,559$452,900$1,6418.1
9819839,815$83,938$527,100$1,7707.7

Renton, WA has 30 ZIP codes with a combined population of 882,402. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$22,110,858. The average median home value is -$21,445,922. The average median monthly rent is -$22,220,298.

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