Renton, Washington
Urban convenience meets natural beauty. Lake access, major employers, and easy commutes to Seattle and Bellevue.
$752,000
Typical Home Value
-2.1%
Year-over-Year
106,000+
Population
Data as of December 2024. Sources: Zillow, Redfin, US Census
Why Live in Renton
Discover what makes Renton a great place to call home
Tech Hub
Home to major employers including Boeing
Urban Convenience
Close to Seattle with great transit options
Lake Washington
Waterfront parks and Gene Coulon Beach
Strong Schools
Renton School District and Bellevue College nearby
Local Amenities
Shopping, nature, and recreation in Renton
Gene Coulon Beach Park
Waterfront recreation
The Landing at Renton
Shopping and dining
IKEA Renton
Home furnishings
Renton History Museum
Local heritage
Cedar River Trail
12-mile paved trail
Liberty Park
Sports and recreation
What to know about Renton
Getting around
I-405 and SR 167 meet here. Sounder rail is available at Tukwila, and Seattle is roughly 20 minutes off peak.
Housing stock
The Highlands hold older and more affordable stock, downtown is redeveloping, and Kennydale has the lake-adjacent premium properties.
Who Renton suits
One of the best commute-to-price combinations in King County, reaching both Seattle and Bellevue quickly. Treat the submarkets separately when comparing.
Around Renton
- Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park
- The Landing
- Renton Municipal Airport
- Cedar River Trail
- Renton History Museum
The Renton market right now
Renton has a typical home value of $752,000. That runs about 10% below the $834,000 median across the King County cities we serve.
Values are down 2.1% year over year, in line with the broader Puget Sound softening. That is a modest correction rather than a slide, so well-prepared listings still move. Buyers should not expect distressed pricing, but there is more room to ask than there was.
Our read on Renton
Renton sits at the south end of Lake Washington with Boeing employment, lake access, and a downtown that has been steadily reinvesting. It offers the shortest commute to both Seattle and Bellevue of any market at its price point. The Highlands, downtown, and the Kennydale waterfront are distinct submarkets with different price trajectories.
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