Primary sources for Renton, WA
- Census Bureau profile of Renton, WA, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Renton, WA, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Renton, WA, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Renton, WA
Electricity rates in Renton, Washington
Renton, WA ranks 11 of 44 Washington cities for the highest median home value ($631,400). Renton, Washington has 105,279 residents in 41,251 households; 55.7% heat with electricity.
Renton on the map
King County, with Renton marked
Outage risk around Renton
Renton, WA: no NWS wind or tornado report within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025.
Who supplies Renton
King County lists 4 utilities for Renton, WA (105,279 residents): homes pay 3.67 to 14.63 cents per kWh, about $35 to $140 a month at 955 kWh, 0.4% to 1.7% of the $96,626 Renton median income. King County page.
Facts about Renton
- Residents of Renton, WA, ACS 2023
- 105,2799 of 44 Washington cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Renton, WA
- $96,62614 of 44 of those cities
- Households in Renton, WA
- 41,2512.55 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Renton, WA
- 54.9%22,632 owners and 18,619 renter households
- Housing units in Renton, WA
- 43,0661,815 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Renton, WA
- 55.7%22,990 of 41,251 homes
- Land area of Renton, WA
- 23.5 sq mi4,472.3 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Renton, WA
- 0.4% to 1.7%at 955 kWh a month over the $96,626 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Renton, WA
- 0NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 0.0 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Renton, WA
- 198916,430 of 43,066 homes (38.2%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Renton, WA
- $631,400$1,923 gross rent a month, 3.65% of value a year
Housing and heating in Renton
Renton, WA: 16,430 of 43,066 homes were built before 1980 and 13,387 in 2000 or later. Renton, WA has 21,732 detached houses, 14,511 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 795 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Renton, WA
% of homes by decade built, Renton, WA
- 3pre-40
- 440s
- 750s
- 1260s
- 1170s
- 1380s
- 1790s
- 2000s
- 1110s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Renton, WA
| Renton, WA | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renton, WA, median year built | 1989 | 1983 | +6 years | 13 of 44 |
| Renton, WA, built before 1980 | 38.2% | 46.6% | -8.4 points | 32 of 44 |
| Renton, WA, built 2000 or later | 31.1% | 28.0% | +3.1 points | 14 of 44 |
| Renton, WA, detached houses | 50.5% | 50.9% | -0.5 points | 33 of 44 |
| Renton, WA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 33.7% | 36.7% | -3.0 points | 11 of 44 |
| Renton, WA, mobile homes | 1.8% | 1.5% | +0.3 points | 30 of 44 |
| Renton, WA, renter households | 45.1% | 43.9% | +1.2 points | 18 of 44 |
| Renton, WA, median home value | $631,400 | $811,200 | -$179,800 | 11 of 44 |
| Renton, WA, median gross rent a month | $1,923 | $2,035 | -$112 | 11 of 44 |
| Renton, WA, people per household | 2.53 | 2.39 | +0.14 | 19 of 44 |
Cost of living with electricity in Renton
Renton, WA: 41,251 households at $1,081 a year per home for electricity (King County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $44.6 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,682 a year per household.
| Group in Renton, WA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Renton, WA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renton, WA, all households | 41,251 | $1,081 | $44.6 million | 1.12% |
| Renton, WA, homeowners | 22,632 | $1,336 | $30.2 million | 1.38% |
| Renton, WA, renters | 18,619 | $753 | $14.0 million | 0.78% |
Who lives in Renton: income, cars, homes
In Renton, WA, 3,499 households own no vehicle and 23,699 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Of 56,211 workers in Renton, WA, 11,250 work from home, 35,425 drive alone, 2,259 ride transit and 943 walk. In Renton, WA, 9,996 of 18,212 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 17,144 households moved in since 2018 and 5,217 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. 8,122 residents of Renton, WA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 36.5. In Renton, WA, 6,286 of 41,251 households earn under $35,000, 9,243 $35,000-$75,000, 13,687 $75,000-$150,000 and 12,035 $150,000 or more. Renton, WA homes: 22,911 have 3+ bedrooms, 8,931 none or one, median 5.1 rooms.
Household income in Renton, WA
| Renton, WA | Value | Rank in Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Renton, WA, households under $35,000 | 15.2% | 25 of 44 |
| Renton, WA, households $150,000 or more | 29.2% | 13 of 44 |
| Renton, WA, residents below poverty | 7.8% | 31 of 44 |
| Renton, WA, median age | 36.5 | 25 of 44 |
| Renton, WA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 53.2% | 25 of 44 |
| Renton, WA, households without a vehicle | 8.5% | 11 of 44 |
| Renton, WA, households with 2+ vehicles | 57.5% | 26 of 44 |
| Renton, WA, workers at home | 20.0% | 11 of 44 |
| Renton, WA, cost-burdened renters | 54.9% | 18 of 44 |
| Renton, WA, moved in since 2018 | 41.6% | 11 of 44 |
| Renton, WA, moved in before 2000 | 12.6% | 30 of 44 |
Analyst note on Renton
Renton, WA counts 105,279 residents in 41,251 households, on 23.5 square miles. Household income in Renton, WA is $96,626; 22,632 of its 41,251 households own. 22,990 of the 41,251 occupied homes in Renton, WA heat with electricity.
Renton, WA has 43,066 housing units, 1,815 of them vacant or seasonal. Renton, WA ranks 11 of 44 Washington cities for the highest median rent ($1,923 a month). Renton, WA ranks 11 of 44 Washington cities for homes in buildings of 5+ units (34%).
Renton, WA ranks 11 of 44 Washington cities for people working from home (20.0% of workers).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Renton
Compare Renton with nearby cities
| City near Renton, WA | Distance from Renton | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renton, WA (this page) | 0 mi | 105,279 | $96,626 | 1989 | $631,400 | 0 | 20.0% |
| SeaTac, WA | 5.4 mi southwest | 31,143 (-74,136) | $76,517 (-$20,109) | 1971 (-18 yr) | $483,200 (-$148,200) | 0 (+0) | 10.8% (-9.2 pts) |
| Kent, WA | 6.4 mi south | 135,015 (+29,736) | $90,416 (-$6,210) | 1985 (-4 yr) | $537,500 (-$93,900) | 0 (+0) | 11.5% (-8.5 pts) |
| Burien, WA | 7.0 mi west | 51,331 (-53,948) | $90,597 (-$6,029) | 1965 (-24 yr) | $609,300 (-$22,100) | 1 (+1) | 15.8% (-4.2 pts) |
| Issaquah, WA | 8.2 mi northeast | 39,472 (-65,807) | $153,786 (+$57,160) | 2002 (+13 yr) | $934,100 (+$302,700) | 0 (+0) | 36.7% (+16.7 pts) |
| Bellevue, WA | 8.4 mi north | 151,199 (+45,920) | $161,300 (+$64,674) | 1981 (-8 yr) | $1,203,100 (+$571,700) | 0 (+0) | 32.8% (+12.8 pts) |
ZIP codes in Renton
| ZIP area touching Renton, WA | Share of the ZIP's land inside Renton | Share of Renton's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 98057 (Renton, WA) | 99.9% | 26.2% |
| 98056 (Renton, WA) | 71.2% | 23.0% |
| 98055 (Renton, WA) | 99.7% | 18.9% |
| 98059 (Renton, WA) | 22.8% | 15.7% |
| 98058 (Renton, WA) | 19.6% | 15.7% |
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Washington: home prices since 2001, planned plants.
Questions on Renton
Renton: what is the electricity rate?
Renton, WA has no price of its own; its 105,279 residents are served by one of 4 utilities, and a 955 kWh month costs $35 to $140.
Renton: how does it rank among Washington cities?
Renton, WA: rank 9 of 44 by its 105,279 residents, rank 14 of 44 by $96,626 median income.
Renton: how many homes heat with electricity?
Renton, WA: 22,990 of 41,251 occupied homes, 55.7%; King County 53.1%.
Renton: how much income goes to electricity?
At 955 kWh a month, 0.4% to 1.7% of the $96,626 median income in Renton, WA.
Renton: damaging storms reported nearby?
0 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Renton, WA, 2015 to 2025, 0.0 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Renton?
Renton, WA: median home built 1989; 16,430 of 43,066 homes (38.2%) predate 1980, 21,732 are detached and 14,511 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Renton, WA households have no car?
3,499 households; 23,699 have two or more.
How many people in Renton, WA work from home?
11,250 of 56,211 workers.
How many Renton, WA renters struggle with rent?
9,996 of 18,212 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.