Renton, WA

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Renton, Washington

Introduction to Renton, Washington

Renton, Washington, in King county, is 10 miles SE of Seattle, Washington. It's situated along the shore of Lake Washington and is part of the Puget Sound region. Majestic views of the Olympic Mountains, Mount Ranier and the Cascade Mountains can be seen from the city. The Cedar River flows through Renton. Boeing, PACCAR, the game maker Wizards of the Coast, the internet company Classmates.com and software publisher TOPICS Entertainment have facilities in the city.

Renton History

The Duwamish were the original inhabitants. Pioneers established settlements beginning in the 1850's. In 1873 the Renton Coal Company was founded. The city was established in 1901. Between 1920 and 1930 Renton developed into a prominent urban center. The Boeing Airplane Company was manufacturing planes During World War II and was a major employer.

Renton Attractions

Renton River Days
Valley Community Players
Renton History Museum
Moonlight Movies
Renton City Concert Band
Clam Lights Festival
Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center
Summer Teen Musical
Renton Farmers Market

Renton Activities

Renton incudes a large number of parks and trails. Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, situated at Lake Washington is a popular destination. The Cedar River Trail offers scenic views. The Henry Moses Aquatic Center is popular with families. Black River Riparian Forest, May Creek Natural Area, Renton Wetlands, Honey Creek Natural Area, the Springbrook Watershed and Panther Creek Wetlands are some of the scenic nearby nature areas.

Philip Arnold Park is popular for mountain biking. The Cascade Canoe and Kayak Center is nearby. The Maplewood Golf Course is popular with golf enthusiasts. Residents enjoy the entertainment and professional sports teams located in nearby Seattle. The scenic Cascades and Mt. Ranier are close by and offer a variety of outdoor activities.

Renton Transportation

The city is served by the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The city is provided transportation by King County Metro and Sound Transit Express buses. The municipality offers commuter rail access.

High Points

Renton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 3%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 7%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 10%

Comparative Profile of Renton, WA

Comparing Renton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

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Category	Value
Nearest Large City	10 miles SE of Seattle, Washington
County	King
Standard Zip Codes	98055, 98056, 98058, 98059
P.O. Box Zip Codes	98057
Phone Area Codes	425
Time Zone	Pacific (-8 hours from GMT)
Daylight Savings	The city observes Daylight Saving Time.
Latitude	47.483
Longitude	-122.215

Station	SEATTLE TACOMA AP
Distance	4.8 miles
Jan Temp	36 to 46 F
Apr Temp	42 to 58 F
Jul Temp	55 to 75 F
Oct Temp	46 to 60 F
Annual Precip	37 inches

Station	SEATTLE SAND PT WSFO
Distance	13.9 miles
Jan Temp	35 to 46 F
Apr Temp	42 to 58 F
Jul Temp	55 to 75 F
Oct Temp	46 to 60 F
Annual Precip	35.9 inches

Station	PUYALLUP 2 W EXP STN
Distance	20.3 miles
Jan Temp	33 to 47 F
Apr Temp	39 to 61 F
Jul Temp	52 to 78 F
Oct Temp	42 to 62 F
Annual Precip	40.5 inches

Category	Count	Percent
Total Population	50,052	100%
Male	24,886	49.7%
Female	25,166	50.3%
Under 18	10,913	21.8%
18+	39,139	78.2%
65+	5,123	10.2%
Median Age	34
Average Family Size	2.96
White	34,105	68.1%
African-American	4,238	8.5%
Asian	6,692	13.4%
American Indian & Alaskan	358	0.7%
Other	2,122	4.2%
Mixed Race	2,287	4.6%
Hispanic (included in categories above)	3,818	7.6%

Category	Value
Est. 2005 Population	55,817
Growth	5,765
Growth %	11.5%

Ancestry	Percent
Other (often includes Hispanic and African American)	35.4%
German	12.5%
Irish	6.9%
English	6.7%
US/American	5.8%
Norwegian	5.2%
Italian	3.7%
Swedish	2.3%
European	1.9%
Scottish	1.7%
Ukrainian	1.7%
French (except Basque)	1.5%
Scotch-Irish	1.3%
Russian	1.1%
Polish	1%
French Canadian	0.9%
Danish	0.8%
Dutch	0.8%
Welsh	0.7%
African	0.6%
British	0.5%
Romanian	0.5%
Swiss	0.5%
Somalian	0.4%
Scandinavian	0.4%
Hungarian	0.4%
Finnish	0.3%
Austrian	0.3%
Greek	0.3%
Portuguese	0.3%
Yugoslavian	0.3%
Ethiopian	0.2%
Canadian	0.2%
Croatian	0.2%
Czech	0.2%
Czechoslovakian	0.2%
Northern European	0.2%

Location	Pop.	Median Family Income (2000)
Renton	50,052	$55,747
Burien	31,881	$53,814
Mercer Island	22,036	$110,830
Newcastle	7,737	$91,381
Normandy Park	6,392	$78,102
Seatac	25,496	$47,630
Tukwila	17,181	$42,442

(As of 2005)
439 Rainier Avenue South
4637 Sunset Boulevard
Albertsons 14215 Se Petrovitsky Road
Benson Plaza 17823 108th Avenue Se
Benson Plaza- Relocation 17901 108th Ave Se
East Valley Hwy & Sw 43rd 200 Sw 43 St.
Fairwood 14022 Se Petrovitsky Rd
Highland Marketplace 4710 Ne 4th St
Renton Village 601 S. Grady Way
Safeway-Renton 200 S 3rd St
Safeway-Renton 17230 140th Se
Safeway-Renton (Highlands) 4300 Ne 4th

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