Renton, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Renton, Washington Summary
Life in Renton research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Renton over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Renton:
The population in Renton is 105,313.
The median home value in Renton is $474,700.
The median income in Renton is $84,374.
The cost of living in Renton is 137 which is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Renton is $1,733.
The unemployment rate in Renton is 3.9%.
The poverty rate in Renton is 7.9%.
Table Of Contents
Renton SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
9
Affordability
4
Diversity
10
Safety
4
Amenities
9.5
Education
8
Commute
4
Renton, WA Crime Report
5,178
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,997.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
115.01%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Renton / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 5,178 | 4,997.2 | 3,026.1 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 382 | 368.7 | 293.7 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 7 | 6.8 | 3.9 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 141 | 136.1 | 67.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 212 | 204.6 | 187.6 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 4,796 | 4,628.5 | 2,732.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 669 | 645.6 | 522.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 2,773 | 2,676.2 | 1,854.2 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 1,354 | 1,306.7 | 356.1 | 282.7 |
Renton, WA Cost Of Living
137
Renton's Overall Cost Of Living
Renton's Overall Cost Of Living
1.4x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Renton | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 115 | 100 | |
| Services | 131 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 129 | 109 | 100 | |
| Health | 129 | 119 | 100 | |
| Housing | 159 | 129 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 143 | 116 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 109 | 90 | 100 | |
Renton, WA Photos
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Map Of Renton, WA
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Population over time in Renton
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 101,871 | 0.8% |
| 2020 | 101,054 | 1.4% |
| 2019 | 99,692 | 1.2% |
| 2018 | 98,499 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 97,234 | 1.8% |
| 2016 | 95,479 | 2.0% |
| 2015 | 93,601 | 2.6% |
| 2014 | 91,273 | 3.0% |
| 2013 | 88,655 | 2.6% |
| 2012 | 86,372 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Renton
| Race | Renton | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 43.2% | 66.5% | 59.4% |
| African American | 7.8% | 3.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 24.2% | 8.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 7.8% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 15.6% | 13.2% | 18.4% |
Gender in Renton
| Gender | Renton | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.0% | 49.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.0% | 50.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Renton for adults over 25
| Education | Renton | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Renton, Washington
| Income | Renton | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.2% | 4.2% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.3% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.6% | 5.9% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.3% | 6.4% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.3% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.8% | 16.3% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.5% | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.0% | 18.7% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.2% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.8% | 12.4% | 9.5% |
