Renton, Washington

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  1. Overview - Life In Renton
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Renton
  3. Crime In Renton
  4. Cost of Living In Renton
  5. Gender In Renton
  6. Household Income For Renton
  7. Education In Renton
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Renton
About Renton, Washington
Is Renton, Washington a good place to live?
Renton is a city in Washington state in USA with a population of 101871 residents.. The poverty rate of Renton is 8.1%, which is 42% lower than national average. The typical household in Renton earns $79824 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 27% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Renton, only 91% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Renton remained 3.5%, which is 26% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Renton, only 35% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 32% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Renton is 137, which is 37% higher than national average. Median home value in Renton is $442600 , which is 93% higher than national average. While median income in Renton remained $79824, which is 18% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.
Population
101871
Unemployment
3.5%
26% NAT AVG.
Poverty
8.1%
42% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
8
Median Home
$442600
93% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$79824
18% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$1612
39% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
137
37% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 12
Unemployed People
1 in 29
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 29
People Earning < $50,000
27%
People with <= High School
1 in 3
People With Any Degree
1 in 2.2
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs85%

Housing90%

Affordability40%

Safety40%

Amenities95%

Diversity100%

Education80%

Commute40%

Is Renton, Washington safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Renton, Washington is 94% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Renton is 13% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Renton is 116% higher than national average. You have 1 in 293 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 23 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
4690
Violent : 348
Property : 4342
Total Crime
94% NAT. AVG.
51% STATE AVG.
4559.8 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
13% NAT. AVG.
15% STATE AVG.
338.3 (per 100k)
Property Crime
116% NAT. AVG.
54% STATE AVG.
4221.4 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Renton
Violent crime
1 in 293
Property crime
1 in 23
Robbery
1 in 943
Burglary
1 in 205
Assault
1 in 517
Car Theft
1 in 130
Renton : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Washington 12 12 26 10 6
In USA 337 261 584 311 61
Renton : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Washington 18 14 14 21 32
In USA 962 275 335 1102 1049

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Renton
Washington
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 348 338.3 293.7 387.8
Murder 6 5.8 3.91 6.5
Robbery 108 105 67.37 73.9
Assault 197 191.5 187.62 279.7
Rape 37 36 34.8 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Renton
 Washington
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 4342 4221.4 2732.44 1,958.2
Burglary 498 484.2 522.08 314.2
Larceny 3063 2977.9 1854.23 1,398
Car Theft 781 759.3 356.13 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Renton Washington National Avg.
Services 131 112 100
Groceries 129 110 100
Health 129 122 100
Housing 159 136 100
Transportation 143 123 100
Utilities 109 91 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Renton Washington Country
Female 49.8% 50% 50.8%
Male 50.2% 50% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Renton Washington Country
Less than $10,000 3.5% 4.4% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.5% 3.1% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.9% 6.5% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.5% 6.9% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.6% 10.8% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.7% 17.1% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.2% 13.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.1% 18.2% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.3% 8.9% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 9.7% 10.5% 8.3%
Education


Education Renton Washington Country
< 9th Grade 5% 3% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 4% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 24% 22% 27.0%
Other College 21% 23% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 11% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 24% 23% 20.0%
Master's Degree 9% 10% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Renton Washington Country
White 44.2% 67.5% 60.1%
African American 8.7% 3.7% 12.2%
American Indian 0.5% 1% 0.6%
Asian 23.8% 8.7% 5.6%
Hawaiian 1.2% 0.7% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Multiracial 6.2% 5.2% 2.8%
Hispanic 14.8% 12.9% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity