Living in Renton
Renton is a city in Washington, United States, home to 100,242 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 3%, #126 of 6,227), young professionals (top 4%, #170 of 4,444), business owners (top 5%, #574 of 12,111).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Renton
- Lake Washington is 2.4 km away.
- The Salish Sea is 11 km away.
- It is part of Greater Seattle, 14 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 26 min and sets around 1:20; in late June it sets around 6:10.
How Renton ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Washington | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 54 | #4,114 of 11,898 | #113 of 310 | Map |
| Low-income household | 31 | #6,601 of 9,771 | #91 of 256 | Map |
| Low-income family | 44 | #4,179 of 8,006 | #112 of 225 | Map |
| Single parent | 53 | #2,566 of 6,237 | #79 of 182 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #2,330 of 9,474 | #143 of 264 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 64 | #3,298 of 9,474 | #146 of 264 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #2,785 of 10,762 | #121 of 282 | Map |
| Single professional | 73 | #241 of 4,537 | #4 of 155 | Map |
| Young professional | 76 | #170 of 4,444 | #4 of 156 | Map |
| DINKS | 79 | #249 of 3,053 | #4 of 105 | Map |
| Remote worker | 56 | #4,153 of 7,271 | #122 of 201 | Map |
| Commuter | 81 | #126 of 6,227 | #1 of 219 | Map |
| Car-free household | 77 | #243 of 3,933 | #4 of 137 | Map |
| Student | 73 | #627 of 2,119 | #13 of 71 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 45 | #3,499 of 8,006 | #58 of 225 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 28 | #9,441 of 12,111 | #204 of 313 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 75 | #233 of 4,114 | #5 of 145 | Map |
| Expat professional | 77 | #527 of 7,271 | #10 of 201 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 72 | #1,263 of 9,474 | #37 of 264 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 16 | #17,480 of 18,063 | #401 of 421 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 37 | #4,221 of 16,523 | #226 of 390 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 5 | #17,556 of 18,063 | #410 of 421 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 71 | #1,802 of 16,523 | #35 of 390 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 82 | #116 of 21,167 | #1 of 472 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #2,619 of 12,111 | #66 of 313 | Map |
| Coastal living | 72 | #974 of 6,413 | #63 of 223 | Map |
| Business owner | 78 | #574 of 12,111 | #7 of 313 | Map |
| Digital native | 67 | #257 of 4,750 | #5 of 160 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Bryn Mawr-Skyway 2 km
- Tukwila 3 km
- Riverton (Washington) 6 km
- Fairwood (Washington, 19,102 residents) 6 km
- SeaTac 7 km
- Newcastle (Washington) 8 km
- East Renton Highlands 8 km
- Boulevard Park 8 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.