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Crime in Renton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Renton. Key points include:
There were 3,790 total crimes in Renton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Renton is 3,652.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Renton is 339.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Renton is 3,313.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Renton is 72.35% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Renton Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Renton / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,790 | 3,652.6 | 2,792.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 352 | 339.2 | 326.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 5 | 4.8 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 95 | 91.6 | 67.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 205 | 197.6 | 217.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 3,438 | 3,313.4 | 2,466.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 452 | 435.6 | 398.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,805 | 1,739.6 | 1,634.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 1,181 | 1,138.2 | 433.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Renton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Renton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Washington. Key points include:
The cost of living in Renton is 146 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Renton is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Renton is $764,374.
The median income in Renton is $100,432.
Renton's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Renton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Renton | Washington | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 120 | 100 |
| Services | 111 | 108 | 100 |
| Groceries | 113 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 219 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 114 | 111 | 100 |
| Transportation | 110 | 111 | 100 |
| Utilities | 117 | 110 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Renton, WA Weather
The average high in Renton is 60.1° and the average low is 44.0°.
There are 101.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 40.0 inches of precipitation each year with 5.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Renton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 101.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 40.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 5.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Renton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Renton
The current population in Renton is 105,317. The population has increased 21.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 105,317 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 105,279 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 105,355 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 105,313 | 3.4% |
| 2020 | 101,871 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 101,484 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 101,054 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 99,692 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 98,499 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 97,234 | 1.8% |
| 2014 | 95,479 | 2.0% |
| 2013 | 93,601 | 2.6% |
| 2012 | 91,273 | 3.0% |
| 2011 | 88,655 | 2.6% |
| 2010 | 86,372 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Renton
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Renton is:
38.6% White with 40,635 White residents.
9.0% African American with 9,477 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 287 American Indian residents.
26.4% Asian with 27,852 Asian residents.
0.8% Hawaiian with 810 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 813 Other residents.
8.5% Two Or More with 8,993 Two Or More residents.
15.6% Hispanic with 16,450 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Renton | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 38.6% | 63.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 9.0% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 26.4% | 9.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 8.5% | 6.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 15.6% | 14.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Renton
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Renton is 50.1% female with 52,792 female residents.
Renton is 49.9% male with 52,524 male residents.
| Gender | Renton | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.9% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Renton for adults over 25
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7.0% of adults in Renton completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Renton completed 9-12th grade.
20.0% of adults in Renton completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Renton completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Renton completed associate's degree.
26.0% of adults in Renton completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Renton completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Renton completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Renton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Renton | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 20.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Renton, Washington
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3.2% of households in Renton earn Less than $10,000.
2.9% of households in Renton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.4% of households in Renton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.5% of households in Renton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.2% of households in Renton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.9% of households in Renton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.6% of households in Renton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.9% of households in Renton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.0% of households in Renton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
19.4% of households in Renton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Renton | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.2% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.9% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.4% | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.5% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.2% | 8.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.9% | 14.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.6% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.9% | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.0% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 19.4% | 18.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
