Livability Score

82
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (47) A+
The Rose Gifts & Coffee
Coffee Shop
Liberty Cafe
Coffee Shop
BigFoot Java
Coffee Shop
Common Ground Coffee & Cupcakes
Coffee Shop
Westernco Donut
Coffee Shop
Boon Boona Coffee
Coffee Shop
Gourmet Latte
Coffee Shop
Espresso & Hot Dog
Coffee Shop
Sunset Bistro
Coffee Shop
Caffè D'arte - Maplewood Espresso & Deli
Coffee Shop
Boga Drinks & More
Coffee Shop
Luther's Table
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Oasis Bubble Tea
Coffee Shop
Cherry de Pon
Coffee Shop
LadyBug Bikini Espresso
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Benson Espresso
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Mighty Mugs Coffee
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
City Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (8) C-
Carco Theater
Theatre Arts
Renton History Museum
Museum
Renton Civic Theatre
Theatre Arts
Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Renton Stadium
Stadium
Space Needle of Renton
Attraction
Regal Cinemas - The Landing Stadium 14
Cinema
Tukwila Family Fun Center
Theme Park
Hazen Auditorum
Theatre Arts
Skyway Bowl
Bowling Alley
Bowlero South Seattle
Bowling Alley
Tukwila Historical Society
Museum
AMC Southcenter 16
Cinema
Lanback Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Regal Parkway Plaza Stadium 12
Cinema
Food and Drink (91) C+
Classic Sports Bar
Bar
Puget Sound Cider Company
Bar
Berliner Pub
Bar
8 Bit Arcade
Bar
Dubtown Brewing Company
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
DeLancey's on 3rd
Bar
The Owl Room
Bar
Uncle Mo's Snappy Inn
Bar
JP's Barroom
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Cheers Sports Bar & Grill
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Salty Blue
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
A&W/KFC
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Bucks Teriyaki
Fast Food
The Brewmaster’s Taproom
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Fitness (25) A+
City of Renton Community Center
Community Centre
Fortified Fitness
Gym
Hot Yoga Renton
Gym
Ascendance Pole & Aerial Arts
Gym
Vigor Ground
Gym
Spotlight Dance Center
Gym
Ruff House
Gym
Renton Senior Activity Center
Community Centre
Spoon Fed
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Highlands Neighborhood Center
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Crossfit
Gym
American Legion
Community Centre
30/10 Weight Loss for Life
Gym
Seven Hot Yoga
Gym
North Highlands Neighborhood Center
Community Centre
Renton Sailing
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Ukrainian Community Center
Community Centre
The Little Gym
Gym
Kennydale Memorial Hall
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Groceries (21) F
Macadons
Bakery
Pike Place Bakery
Bakery
Uwajimaya
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Cakes by Creme De La Creme
Bakery
Jalapeno
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Carniceria Abarrotes Y Mucho Mas
Butcher
DK Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Viet-Wah Asian Food
Grocery Store
QFC
Grocery Store
Saar's
Grocery Store
Top of the Hill Quality Produce
Grocery Store
Ted's Family Meats
Butcher
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Carniceria Panaderia Meat Market & Bakery
Butcher
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
99 Ranch Market
Grocery Store
Champion Gourmet Co.
Grocery Store
Mei Wa Bakery
Bakery
Parks (234) A+
Phillip Arnold Park
Park
Cedar River Park
Park
Riverview Park
Park
Historic Renton Hill
Park
Liberty Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Maplewood Roadside Park
Park
Tonkin Park
Park
Burnett Linear Park
Park
Jones Park
Park
Park Piazza
Park
Gateway Park
Park
Maplewood Park
Park
Windsor Hills Park
Park
Burnett Linear Park
Park
Cedar River Trail Park
Park
Cedar River Trail Park
Park
Tiffany Park
Park
Cedar River Trail Park
Park
Talbot Hill Reservoir Park
Park
Heritage Park
Park
Highlands Neighborhood Park
Park
Cascade Park
Park
Thomas Teasdale Park
Park
South Union Neighborhood Park
Park
Shops (268) A+
Bill & John's Mini Mart
Convenience Store
De Lash Loft
Beauty
Bernina of Renton
Fabric
Ghy Bikes
Bicycle
Linda's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Bella Blue Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Obelisk Body Piercing
Beauty
Mr. Naturalz Salon
Beauty
Antiques 4U
Furniture
Mart @ Main
Convenience Store
Details Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Salon 334
Hairdresser
Lush Nails & Spa
Beauty
Poodie's Pet Palace
Pets
Star Hair Cuts
Hairdresser
Linda's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Bronson Mini Mart
Convenience Store
CK Nails & Spa
Beauty
AT&T
Electronics
First Hair & Nails
Hairdresser
Renton Computers
Electronics
St. Charles Place Antiques
Furniture
Hi Land Coiffures
Hairdresser
Eyebrows by Donna Tong
Beauty
Gallery Barber Shop
Hairdresser
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 6.8% take public transportation in Renton.
Public Transit Stops (222)
Stops & Stations A+
Main Ave S & S 4th St
Bus Stop
Main Ave S & S 4th St
Bus Stop
Mill Ave S & Houser Way S
Bus Stop
NE 3rd St & Bronson Way NE
Bus Stop
NE 3rd St & Bronson Way NE
Bus Stop
Royal Hills Dr SE & Lake Youngs Way SE
Bus Stop
Mill Ave S & S 2nd St
Bus Stop
S Grady Way & Wells Ave S
Bus Stop
Royal Hills Dr SE & Lake Youngs Way SE
Bus Stop
Bronson Way N & Park Ave N
Bus Stop
Bronson Way N & Park Ave N
Bus Stop
Bronson Way S & Mill Ave S
Bus Stop
Park Ave N & Bronson Way N
Bus Stop
Puget Dr SE & Royal Hills Dr SE
Bus Stop
Sunset Blvd N & N 3rd St
Bus Stop
Sunset Blvd N & N 3rd St
Bus Stop
Park Ave N & N 1st St
Bus Stop
S Grady Way & Williams Ave S
Bus Stop
Maple Valley Hwy & Monroe Ave SE
Bus Stop
Maple Valley Hwy & Monroe Ave SE
Bus Stop
NE 3rd St & Edmonds Ave NE
Bus Stop
Edmonds Ave SE & Edmonds Way SE
Bus Stop
NE 3rd St & Edmonds Ave NE
Bus Stop
Park Ave N & North 1st Street
Bus Stop
S Grady Way & Talbot Rd S
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.8% B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Renton is 145/100 - which is 23% higher than Washington.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime F

Renton crime rates are 4,997 per 100k, which is 34% higher than Washington
Property Crime
4,628 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
369 crimes per 100k C-
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employment A+

The median income in Renton is $79,824 - which is 27% higher than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$79,824 A-
Unemployment Rate
2.5% A
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (148)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Sullivan Chiropractic
Doctor
Dr. Laura J. Hieb
Doctor
Renton Fire Department Station No. 11
Fire Station
Renton Chiropractic
Doctor
Torres Chiropractic
Doctor
Family & Cosmetic Dentistry - Lyly Fisher DDS
Dentist
Allcare Medical Clinic
Clinic
Park Dental Associates
Dentist
Reflexology Health Center
Doctor
Renton Spine Clinic
Doctor
Kirk E. King DDS
Dentist
4th & Morris Dentistry
Dentist
Renton Denture Clinic
Dentist
Michael J. Scoles
Dentist
Dr. Trevor Family Dentistry
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
First Impressions Dental Care
Dentist
Di Martino Dental Labratories
Dentist
Ty Galvin DDS
Dentist
HealthPoint Community Health Center
Clinic
Passport Health Renton Travel Clinic
Clinic
The Kids' Dentist
Dentist
Renton Center Chiropractic
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Prime Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C-
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housing A

Renton home prices are $442,600 - which is 64% higher than Washington
Home Price
$442,600 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
29% A+
Home Affordability
5.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools B-

The Renton graduation rate is 87% - which is equal to Washington
School Test Scores
57% D+
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (34) F
Renton Preparatory Christian School
Phoenix Montessori
Sartori Elementary School
Tiffany Park Elementary School
St Anthony Elementary School
Cascade Elementary School
Nelsen Middle School
H.O.M.E. Program
Renton Academy
Highlands Elementary School
Out Of District Facility
Talbot Hill Elementary School
Honey Dew Elementary
Renton Park Elementary School
Mcknight Middle School
Maplewood Heights Elementary School
Dimmitt Middle School
Hillcrest Special Services Center
Bryn Mawr Elementary School
New Horizon School
King Of Kings Lutheran Preschool And Kindergarten
Renton Christian School
Griffin Home
Lakeridge Elementary School
Fairwood Elementary School
High Schools (16) D-
Renton Preparatory Christian School
Sartori Education Center
Renton Senior High School
Youthsource
Renton Technical College Dftc Direct Enrollment
Renton Technical College Dftc
Open Door Youth Reengagement Renton
H.O.M.E. Program
Renton Academy
Out Of District Facility
Lindbergh Senior High School
Talley High School
New Horizon School
Hazen Senior High School
Griffin Home
Excel Public Charter School
Liberty Sr High School
Tukwila Online Learning
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ratings A-

Renton has an overall rating of 79% from 13 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (11)
From AreaVibes C+
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Friendly, Clean and convineient place! 5 rating By BVig ( Jan 27, 2013) Jan 27/ 2013 review
Our family lives in Renton since 1999. This city is safe, clean, lot's of outdoor activities, and has good shopping spots. Relative to other King county places Renton is one of the most affordable cities. Cost of living is lower than in Seattle, Bellevue or K ...Read More irkland. There is new shopping center in Landings, Very close is South Center mall and local shopping plazas all over. It is ultra convenient to Seattle or east side employment centers and SeaTac airport. Since 1999 we have never been victim of any crime and consider Renton to be very safe. Climate is very mild with warm and dry summers and wet and cool winters. In March we already have spring flowers and good weather lasts until almost Halloween. Air and water quality is excellent. Utilities are reasonable except that water and sewer charges are getting somewhat pricey ($125 a month including all taxes). Cedar river, Jim Coulon park and near by Mount Rainier and some of outdoor attraction. Housing is dirt cheap compared to Seattle or east side and taxes are very reasonable (We pay $2540 tax for our 1880 sq ft house with 9000 sq ft lot and 2 car garage).
Food prices are good and during summer months there are several farmers markets where you can buy fresh organic farm produce. Very close to major blueberry\apple\veggie farms and markets. We are also close to UW, BCC, and other higher education centers. Schools are reasonably good and safe and we were lucky that elementary and middle school where our kids went offered "Discovery" programs. We lived in Toronto Canada, Sarasota FL and Renton is much better choice that either for us. If you are new to the area try looking for housing in Talbot Hill, Victoria Hill, or a bit out of downtown core and you will find many great choices. If you are able to afford Kennydale are that is great location as well (a bit pricier housing). Read Less
Life in Renton, Washington 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 24, 2012) Due to the economy many are considering relocating. Washington is a thriving state making it a wonderful place to start over. One of the many cities to choose from is Renton. Washington has many benefits. Some of those benefits include the mild and temperate weather, the nearby m ...Read More ountains and oceans, and many businesses are making Washington their home.

Renton is an ideal location within Washington, especially if someone is looking for a city that is smaller but still offers everything. It runs along the shore of Lake Washington and is only a few miles away from Seattle. If offers many smaller communities ideal for families. Many businesses have decided to relocate to Renton, which is always good for additional employment opportunities. However, this has led to some overcrowding and more traffic, including over a 25% population rise in the past 12 years. Boeing has the most employees in Renton. In comparison with the national average Renton has a lower unemployment rate. The cost of living is higher in Renton but the median income is also higher.

There are several attractions available to appeal to residents and tourists, including Uptown Glassworks and Jimi Hendrix Grave Site. There are plenty of restaurants to choose from, with most featuring fresh seafood. There are some nightclubs, but as with most smaller cities there is not a huge selection. There are a lot of great shopping opportunities in Renton, particularly at The Landing. Renton is a city worth checking out, especially if you are relocated to Renton from another city. It offers small city charm while still being close enough to bigger cities if what you are looking for cannot be found. The West Coast continues to thrive and Renton will no doubt continue to grow as well. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Renton? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Phillip Arnold Park
      Cedar River Park
      Riverview Park
      Historic Renton Hill
      Liberty Park
      Veterans Memorial Park
      Maplewood Roadside Park
      Tonkin Park

      Entertainment

      Carco Theater
      Renton History Museum
      Renton Civic Theatre
      Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center
      Renton Stadium
      Space Needle of Renton
      Regal Cinemas - The Landing Stadium 14
      Tukwila Family Fun Center

      Food & Drink

      Classic Sports Bar
      Puget Sound Cider Company
      Berliner Pub
      8 Bit Arcade
      Dubtown Brewing Company
      Subway
      DeLancey's on 3rd
      The Owl Room

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Renton? Of all people who commute, 6.8% take public transportation in Renton.
      Drive to Work
      70%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Renton? The cost of living in Renton is 145/100 - which is 23% higher than Washington.
      Renton
      145

      45% more expensive than average

      Washington
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Renton? Renton crime rates are 4,997, which are 34% higher than Washington
      Total Crime
      4,997 per 100k people

      115% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 21

      115% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      8%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Renton? The median income in Renton is $79,824 which is 27% higher than Washington.
      Median household income
      $79,82444% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $40,59436% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      47% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Renton a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Valley Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Bartell Drugs
      Rite Aid
      Ready Med Pharmacy
      Hime Rx Health Mart Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Prime Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Valley Foot & Ankle
      Bagby Chiropractic
      Baze Chiropractic
      University of Washington Medicine - Valley Medical Center - Psychiatry Clinic
      Renton Center Chiropractic
      Sullivan Chiropractic
      Northwest Eye Surgeons
      Women's & Family Specialists

      A Housing

      What are Renton home prices? Renton home prices are $442,600 - which is 64% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $442,600140% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,61270% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      53%

      17% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Renton have good schools? The Renton graduation rate is 87% - which is equal to Washington
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      57%

      18% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      27% higher than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Renton a good place to live? Renton has an overall rating of 79% from 13 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      79%

      13 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      85%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      65%

      11 total surveys

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