Renton, Washington, is a vibrant opportunity hub, fostering growth for families and businesses. Boasting over 2,000 software companies within a 30-mile radius, along with 2,800 acres of parks and playgrounds and a top-notch school district featuring four Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, Renton stands out as a premier city in King County and the state of Washington. The region is experiencing real growth, with solid business and community environments.
In Washington's thriving Puget Sound and Kent Valley Industrial region, Renton offers endless possibilities. With easy access to a range of industries and markets, from athletics to aerospace, Renton provides an ideal setting for your business to flourish. Home to renowned enterprises like the Seattle Seahawks, Federal Reserve Bank of Seattle, PACCAR, Providence Health & Services, UW Medicine/Valley Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente, Wizards of the Coast, and Boeing Commercial Aircraft, Renton invites you to join its growing community.
As of 2026 the population of Renton is 109,374. The population is expected to grow to 111,813 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.44%.
The median age of Renton residents is 39.
The diversity index of Renton is 81.0, meaning that there is a 81% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Renton is $141,847 and projected to be $164,424 in 2031. Per capita income is $55,124, projected to be $63,688 in 2031. 8.8% of households – 9,622 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,362,171 and the average disposable income is $109,707.
There are 44,414 housing units in Renton; 22,109 are owner-occupied, 20,326 are rented, and 1,979 are vacant. The average home value is $842,064, with 4,699 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,327 built in 1939 or earlier.
53,130 residents both live and work in/around Renton. The average travel time is 29.7 minutes. 1.76% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.68% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 34,578 drive alone, 5,459 carpool, and 2,143 take public transportation. 1,505 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 12,125 residents work from home.
15,641 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 8,626 have associates degrees, 21,550 have bachelor’s degrees, and 11,718 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
