Renton Area Information
Located on the south shore of
Lake Washington, Renton is a lakefront city offering spectacular views of the
Olympics, the Cascades and Mount Rainier. The Cedar River, which runs through
the heart of downtown, also offers an abundance of natural beauty. Renton’s
wonderful amenities, rich past, strategic location, and extraordinary community
spirit inspire a community of collaboration.
Renton is located on the south
end of Lake Washington, and is –
- Sixteen minutes from downtown
Seattle and downtown Bellevue
- Six miles northeast of
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Three driving hours from
Vancouver, British Columbia and Portland, Oregon
- The hub city for three
interstate freeways and four state highways
| Incorporated |
September 6, 1901 |
| Area |
17.85 square miles |
| Form of government |
Elected Mayor /
7-member City Council |
| Population |
58,360 |
| Median age |
36.20 years |
| Employees |
40,650
|
| Employers |
2,523 |
| Households |
25,074 |
| Median household
income |
$48,658 |
| Average household
income |
$60,383 |
| Average household
wealth |
$175,424 |
| Annual consumer
expenditures |
$1.0
billion |
| Assessed property
valuation |
$8.4
billion |
| Average 2005
property tax rate |
$10.94 per $1,000 assessed value
|
| Average rent
|
$862/month |
|
Sources: 2006/2007 Claritas, Inc., City of Renton, Dupre + Scott Apartment Advisors, King
County-Department of Assessments |
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