Renton, Washington
City in King County, Washington · ZIP 98055, 98056, 98057
- King County
- Census data · ACS 2019-2023
- 29 public schools
- 105,543 (2024 estimate)Population
- 41,251Households
- $96,626Median household income
- $631,400Median home value
- 29Public schools
- 5ZIP codes
About Renton
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Town intelligenceOfficial sources, refreshed yearly
| Census | Population |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 50,052 |
| 2010 | 90,927 |
| 2020 | 106,785 |
As counted at each census, within the boundaries the area had then; the current estimate is in the glance card.
Sources: Census 2000 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 53, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2010 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 53, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2020 Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171): total population, place level, state 53, retrieved November 14, 2026.
Median household income $96,626 · Share of households by income, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table S1901.
Source: American Community Survey 5-year subject table S1901 (household income) 2019–2023, place level, state 53, retrieved November 14, 2026.
- Owner occupied
- 22,632 units
- Renter occupied
- 18,619 units
- Vacancy rate
- 4.2%
Occupied housing units by tenure and the share of all units vacant, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table DP04.
Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 53, retrieved November 14, 2026.
| Measure | Renton | King County | Washington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 105,279 | 2,262,713 | 7,740,984 |
| Median household income | $96,626 | $122,148 | $94,952 |
| Median age | 36.5 | 37.3 | 38.2 |
| Median home value | $631,400 | $811,200 | $519,800 |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 39.0% | 55.9% | 38.8% |
| Foreign-born residents | 28.1% | 25.1% | 15.1% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.9% | 56.1% | 63.9% |
| Mean commute to work | 30.2 minutes | 28.1 minutes | 27.0 minutes |
Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 53, retrieved November 14, 2026.
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Schools
| School | Type | Grades | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center | Public | Pre-K | Renton School District |
| Benson Hill Elementary School | Public | K–5 | Renton School District |
| Cascade Elementary School | Public | K–5 | Renton School District |
| Highlands Elementary School | Public | K–5 | Renton School District |
| Hilltop Heritage Elementary School | Public | K–5 | Renton School District |
| Honey Dew Elementary | Public | K–5 | Renton School District |
| Impact | Black River Elementary | Charter | K–5 | Impact | Black River Elementary |
| Kennydale Elementary School | Public | K–5 | Renton School District |
| Maplewood Heights Elementary School | Public | K–5 | Renton School District |
| Renton Park Elementary School | Public | K–5 | Renton School District |
| Sartori Elementary School | Public | K–5 | Renton School District |
| Sierra Heights Elementary School | Public | K–5 | Renton School District |
| Talbot Hill Elementary School | Public | K–5 | Renton School District |
| Tiffany Park Elementary School | Public | K–5 | Renton School District |
| McKnight Middle School | Public | 6–8 | Renton School District |
| Nelsen Middle School | Public | 6–8 | Renton School District |
| Dropout Prevention and Reengagement Academy | Alternative | 9–12 | Puget Sound Educational Service District 121 |
| Ella Baker High School (Open Doors) | Alternative | 11–12 | Renton Technical College |
| Griffin Home | Special education | 6–12 | Renton School District |
| Hazen Senior High School | Public | 9–12 | Renton School District |
| Lindbergh Senior High School | Public | 9–12 | Renton School District |
| Open Door Youth Reengagement | Alternative | 11–12 | Renton School District |
| Renton Senior High School | Public | 9–12 | Renton School District |
| Renton Technical College | Alternative | 9–12 | Tukwila School District |
| Renton Technical High School | Public | 11–12 | Renton Technical College |
| H.O.M.E. Program | Alternative | K–12 | Renton School District |
| Out Of District Facility | Special education | Pre-K–12 | Renton School District |
| Renton Academy | Alternative | K–12 | Renton School District |
| Renton Remote School | Public | K–12 | Renton School District |
Open public schools in the NCES directory for 2023–2024, placed by their listed location; private schools are not in the source. Enrollment and ratings are not shown.
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, public school directory 2023–2024, retrieved November 14, 2026; NCES EDGE public school geocodes 2024–2025, retrieved November 14, 2026.
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