King County | Population: ~105,000 | Seattle Metro
Sitting at the south end of Lake Washington, Renton is home to a major Boeing 737 plant and a growing, diverse population, with easy I-405 access to both Seattle and the Eastside tech corridor.
The Highlands offer established, more affordable homes, Kennydale sits along Lake Washington with premium waterfront pricing, and the Renton Landing/downtown area has newer mixed-use development near the lake.
The Highlands — Established, more affordable homes on Renton’s east hill.
Kennydale — Lake Washington waterfront homes with premium pricing.
Renton Landing/Downtown — Newer mixed-use development near the lake and Boeing plant.
Talbot Hill — Established homes with valley and mountain views.
Fairwood — A large, family-oriented unincorporated area southeast of the city.
Benson Hill — South Renton neighborhoods near valley schools.
West Hill — A diverse, more affordable area near the King County line.
Maplewood — Golf-course-adjacent homes on Renton’s east side.
Cascade — An established South Renton residential neighborhood.
Earlington — A historic, more affordable neighborhood near downtown.
- Boeing’s 737 production plant and other major employers including PACCAR
- Lake Washington access, including public beaches and boat launches
- The Landing shopping and entertainment district
- Central location with quick access to Bellevue, Seattle, and SeaTac
Renton offers a range of price points from affordable Highlands homes to premium Kennydale lakefront property, with steady demand from Boeing and Eastside-adjacent employment.
Grades modeled on Niche.com’s Public Schools and Commute categories; Public Transit reflects the Commute grade, the closest available proxy.
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