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Total population: 62,076 (Urban population: 62,044, Rural population: 32 (all nonfarm))

Renton,WA index of house prices


Houses: 22,699 (21,689 occupied: 10,924 owner occupied, 10,765 renter occupied)
% of renters here:

50%
State:

47%

Housing density: 1333 houses/condos per square mile

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2009 in this state: $308,180.


Median contract rent in 2009: $840 (lower quartile is $643, upper quartile is $1,091)


Median rent asked for vacant for-rent units in 2009: $1,102


Median gross rent in Renton, WA in 2009: $943


Housing units in Renton with a mortgage: 6,981 (815 second mortgage, 648 home equity loan, 9 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 1,981


Median household income for houses/condos with a mortgage: $84,856


Median household income for apartments without a mortgage: $45,466


Median monthly housing costs: $1,185





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Renton, Washington Age and Sex of Residents


Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $330,906 (it was $172,800 in 2000)
Renton:

$330,906
Washington:

$287,200
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $231,272 - $429,196

Mean price in 2009:

Detached houses: $341,383
Here:

$341,383
State:

$367,029

Townhouses or other attached units: $297,350
Here:

$297,350
State:

$319,220

In 2-unit structures: $230,781
Here:

$230,781
State:

$407,598

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $326,387
Here:

$326,387
State:

$312,031

In 5-or-more-unit structures: $151,577
Here:

$151,577
State:

$300,621

Mobile homes: $47,779
Here:

$47,779
State:

$80,529

Household type by relationship:

Households: 49,476
  • In family households: 37,543 (8,842 male householders, 3,346 female householders)
    9,216 spouses, 12,547 children (11,693 natural, 314 adopted, 540 stepchildren), 359 grandchildren, 695 brothers or sisters, 367 parents, 947 other relatives, 1,224 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 11,933 (4,734 male householders (3,502 living alone)), 4,696 female householders (3,904 living alone)), 2,503 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 418 (327 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 5,429 2-persons, 2,837 3-persons, 2,346 4-persons, 951 5-persons, 390 6-persons, 235 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 7,406 1-person, 1,691 2-persons, 251 3-persons, 50 4-persons, 11 5-persons, 17 6-persons, 4 7-or-more-persons.

6,699 married couples with children.
3,172 single-parent households (739 men, 2,433 women).

77.4% of residents of Renton speak English at home.
6.1% of residents speak Spanish at home (42% speak English very well, 24% speak English well, 22% speak English not well, 12% don't speak English at all).
5.3% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (44% speak English very well, 27% speak English well, 18% speak English not well, 11% don't speak English at all).
10.1% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (49% speak English very well, 28% speak English well, 19% speak English not well, 3% don't speak English at all).
1.2% of residents speak other language at home (62% speak English very well, 32% speak English well, 6% speak English not well).

Foreign born population: 9,590 (19.2%)
(43.9% of them are naturalized citizens)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

6.0
State:

6.3

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

3.6
State:

3.9

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Rooms in houses/apartments in Renton, Washington
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • 1 room: 33
  • 2 rooms: 200
  • 3 rooms: 702
  • 4 rooms: 1,258
  • 5 rooms: 2,212
  • 6 rooms: 2,218
  • 7 rooms: 1,754
  • 8 rooms: 1,089
  • 9 or more rooms: 1,458
  • 1 room: 894
  • 2 rooms: 1,793
  • 3 rooms: 2,530
  • 4 rooms: 3,005
  • 5 rooms: 1,473
  • 6 rooms: 647
  • 7 rooms: 124
  • 8 rooms: 203
  • 9 or more rooms: 96
Bedrooms in houses/apartments in Renton, Washington
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • no bedroom: 47
  • 1 bedroom: 596
  • 2 bedrooms: 2,840
  • 3 bedrooms: 4,976
  • 4 bedrooms: 1,987
  • 5+ bedrooms: 478
  • no bedroom: 1,060
  • 1 bedroom: 4,183
  • 2 bedrooms: 4,005
  • 3 bedrooms: 1,220
  • 4 bedrooms: 251
  • 5+ bedrooms: 46
Cars and other vehicles available in Renton, Washington in houses/condos/apartments
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • no vehicle: 365
  • 1 vehicle: 3,414
  • 2 vehicles: 4,916
  • 3 vehicles: 1,500
  • 4 vehicles: 489
  • 5+ vehicles: 240
  • no vehicle: 1,525
  • 1 vehicle: 5,365
  • 2 vehicles: 3,067
  • 3 vehicles: 577
  • 4 vehicles: 174
  • 5+ vehicles: 57

Median 2009 house/condo value by year built


Year house built

  • 2005 or later: 1,649
  • 2000 to 2004: 3,436
  • 1990 to 1999: 4,744
  • 1980 to 1989: 4,396
  • 1970 to 1979: 4,436
  • 1960 to 1969: 3,140
  • 1950 to 1959: 2,363
  • 1940 to 1949: 1,556
  • 1939 or earlier: 953

Owners and renters by unit type in %

Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


Renton, WA house values

Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses in 2009 in Renton, WA:

  • Less than $10,000: 14
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 7
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 13
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 23
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 28
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 32
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 16
  • $40,000 to $49,999: 30
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 47
  • $60,000 to $69,999: 42
  • $70,000 to $79,999: 90
  • $80,000 to $89,999: 106
  • $90,000 to $99,999: 140
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 329
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 389
  • $150,000 to $174,999: 576
  • $175,000 to $199,999: 652
  • $200,000 to $249,999: 1513
  • $250,000 to $299,999: 2129
  • $300,000 to $399,999: 3865
  • $400,000 to $499,999: 1966
  • $500,000 to $749,999: 1136
  • $750,000 to $999,999: 304
  • $1,000,000 or more: 102
 


Renton rent paid by renters for apartments graph

Rent paid by renters in 2009 in Renton:

  • Less than $100: 13 people
  • $100 to $149: 24
  • $150 to $199: 150
  • $200 to $249: 203
  • $250 to $299: 69
  • $300 to $349: 130
  • $350 to $399: 90
  • $400 to $449: 151
  • $450 to $499: 90
  • $500 to $549: 232
  • $550 to $599: 346
  • $600 to $649: 447
  • $650 to $699: 661
  • $700 to $749: 466
  • $750 to $799: 833
  • $800 to $899: 1,338
  • $900 to $999: 1,320
  • $1,000 to $1,249: 2,539
  • $1,250 to $1,499: 1,073
  • $1,500 to $1,999: 1,198
  • $2,000 or more: 237
  • No cash rent: 190
 

Median house/condo value by year householder moved into unit


Year of entry for the foreign-born population

  • 1995 to March 2000: 2,987
  • 1990 to 1994: 2,056
  • 1985 to 1989: 1,322
  • 1980 to 1984: 1,145
  • 1975 to 1979: 670
  • 1970 to 1974: 352
  • 1970 to 1974: 434
  • 1965 to 1969: 624


Renton, WA Time Leaving Home for Work

Percentage of workers working in this county: 95.3%
Number of people working at home: 691 (2.6% of all workers)


Renton commuting: travel time to work

Travel time to work (commute)

  • Less than 5 minutes: 483
  • 5 to 9 minutes: 1727
  • 10 to 14 minutes: 2567
  • 15 to 19 minutes: 3676
  • 20 to 24 minutes: 4153
  • 25 to 29 minutes: 2180
  • 30 to 34 minutes: 4511
  • 35 to 39 minutes: 1134
  • 40 to 44 minutes: 1475
  • 45 to 59 minutes: 2269
  • 60 to 89 minutes: 1379
  • 90 or more minutes: 498
 


Renton mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 19,470 (73%)
  • Carpooled: 4,058 (15%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 1,613 (6%)
  • Streetcar or trolley car: 44 (0%)
  • Motorcycle: 15 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 107 (0%)
  • Walked: 592 (2%)
  • Other means: 153 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 691 (3%)
 


Renton, WA household income

Household income:

  • Less than $10,000: 1545
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 1206
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 1072
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 1288
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 1361
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 1451
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 1326
  • $40,000 to $44,999: 1361
  • $45,000 to $49,999: 1045
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 2315
  • $60,000 to $74,999: 2698
  • $75,000 to $99,999: 2455
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 1200
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 486
  • $150,000 to $199,999: 479
  • $200,000 or more: 330
 

First ancestries reported:

 Other groups: 14636
 German: 5158
 Irish: 2872
 English: 2760
 United States or American: 2414
 Norwegian: 2132
 Italian: 1549
 Swedish: 970
 European: 785
 Scottish: 714
 Ukrainian: 695
 Subsaharan African:: 684
 French (except Basque): 638
 Scotch-Irish: 555
 Russian: 435
 Polish: 424
 French Canadian: 361
 Danish: 326
 Dutch: 323
 Welsh: 297
 African: 247
 British: 213
 Romanian: 203
 Swiss: 189
 Somalian: 184
 Scandinavian: 177
 Hungarian: 177
 Finnish: 142
 Austrian: 142
 Greek: 125
 Portuguese: 124
 Yugoslavian: 105
 Ethiopian: 98
 Canadian: 90
 Arab:: 80
 Croatian: 71
 Czech: 67
 Czechoslovakian: 66
 Northern European: 66
 West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups):: 63
 Ghanian: 60
 Bulgarian: 59
 Other Subsaharan African: 57
 Belgian: 56
 Estonian: 55
 Slovene: 48
 Iranian: 44
 Australian: 40
 Armenian: 33
 Latvian: 32
 Arab/Arabic: 30
 Lithuanian: 30
 Lebanese: 30
 Jamaican: 30
 Afghan: 28
 Icelander: 25
 Acadian/Cajun: 23
 Kenyan: 22
 Egyptian: 20
 Turkish: 17
 Pennsylvania German: 17
 West Indian: 13
 Haitian: 12
 Slovak: 11
 Serbian: 10
 Basque: 10
 South African: 8
 Ugandan: 8
 Trinidadian and Tobagonian: 8
 Slavic: 5
 Celtic: 5


Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):



  • Vietnam (17%)
  • Mexico (16%)
  • Philippines (11%)
  • Ukraine (7%)
  • Canada (4%)
  • China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (4%)
  • United Kingdom (3%)


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 22070
  • Northeast: 1758
  • Midwest: 4964
  • South: 3056
  • West: 7811

45% of Renton residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 64% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 31% lived in Washington.

Education attainment for males 25 years and older:

  • No schooling: 266
  • Nursery to 4th grade: 55
  • 5th and 6th grade: 147
  • 7th and 8th grade: 372
  • 9th grade: 178
  • 10th grade: 388
  • 11th grade: 249
  • 12th grade, no diploma: 426
  • High school graduate (or equivalency): 3,963
  • Less than 1 year of college: 1,179
  • Some college more than 1 year, no degree: 2,908
  • Associate degree: 1,346
  • Bachelor's degree: 4,109
  • Master's degree: 855
  • Professional school degree: 163
  • Doctorate degree: 87

Educational Attainment for Males (%)

Education attainment for females 25 years and older:

  • No schooling: 282
  • Nursery to 4th grade: 73
  • 5th and 6th grade: 260
  • 7th and 8th grade: 476
  • 9th grade: 210
  • 10th grade: 349
  • 11th grade: 256
  • 12th grade, no diploma: 561
  • High school graduate (or equivalency): 4,594
  • Less than 1 year of college: 1,575
  • Some college more than 1 year, no degree: 3,151
  • Associate degree: 1,273
  • Bachelor's degree: 3,186
  • Master's degree: 808
  • Professional school degree: 191
  • Doctorate degree: 66

Educational Attainment for Females (%)


Class of Workers


Unemployment rate for White non-Hispanic males: 3.6%
Unemployment rate for White non-Hispanic females: 3.7%


Unemployment rate for Black males: 11.7%
Unemployment rate for Black females: 4.9%


Unemployment rate for Asian males: 6.5%
Unemployment rate for Asian females: 2.5%


Unemployment rate for other race males: 7.4%
Unemployment rate for other race females: 5.7%


Unemployment rate for two or more race males: 9.1%
Unemployment rate for two or more race females: 1.6%


Unemployment rate for Hispanic or Latino males: 7.8%
Unemployment rate for Hispanic or Latino females: 5.4%


Median household income in 2009 for:

  • White non-Hispanic householders: $57,446
  • Black householders: $38,084
  • American Indian and Alaska Native householders: $34,062
  • Asian householders: $77,433
  • Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander householders: $76,141
  • Some other race householders: $50,070
  • Two or more races householders: $45,135
  • Hispanic or Latino race householders: $51,462
Renton household income for White non-Hispanic householders
Renton household income for Black householders
Renton household income for American Indian and Alaska Native householders
Renton household income for Asian householders
Renton household income for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander householders
Renton household income for Some other race householders
Renton household income for Two or more races householders
Renton household income for Hispanic or Latino race householders

Renton marital status for males
Renton marital status for females

Median 2009 house value for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $347,375
  • Black or African American householders: $353,502
  • American Indian or Alaska Native householders: $215,433
  • Asian householders: $375,333
  • Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander householders: $430,867
  • Some other race householders: $329,757
  • Two or more races householders: $379,163
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $320,373

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 10,227
  • One, attached: 1,215
  • Two: 527
  • 3 or 4: 1,185
  • 5 to 9: 2,301
  • 10 to 19: 2,305
  • 20 to 49: 1,785
  • 50 or more: 2,660
  • Mobile homes: 494

Median worth of mobile homes: $46,800


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 2%

House/condo owner moved in on average 8 years ago


Renter moved in on average 4 years ago

Year Householders Moved Into Residence in Renton:

Most commonly used house heating fuel in Renton
Houses and condos Apartments
  • Utility gas (63.2%)
  • Electricity (28.1%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (6.5%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1.1%)
  • Wood (0.7%)
  • Electricity (83.5%)
  • Utility gas (14.0%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1.7%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:


Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 461
Here:

9.8%
Washington:

9.2%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 132
Here:

6.2%
Washington:

7.0%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 452
Here:

18.3%
Washington:

15.7%

School Enrollment by Level of School for Male Students

School Enrollment by Level of School for Female Students

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)


 

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