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Renton, Washington: crime rate and local statistics
According to the FBI, Renton had 2.6 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, close to the Washington rate (2.8). The median household income is $100,432 and the median home value is $672,600. About 105,317 people live in Renton.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Renton?
Renton police recorded 272 violent crimes in 2025, or 2.6 for every 1,000 residents. That is close to the Washington rate (2.8), and 21% lower than the national rate (3.3). The department recorded 7 murders. Property crime came to 2,580 offenses (24.5 per 1,000; Washington: 19.7). Car thefts stand out: 6.2 per 1,000, about 3.2 times the national rate. Compared with 2021, when 334 were reported, the count is down 19%.
| Offense (2025) | Renton count | Per 1,000 | Washington per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 272 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 7 | 0.07 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 42 | 0.40 | 0.38 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 76 | 0.72 | 0.52 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 147 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 2,580 | 24.5 | 19.7 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 246 | 2.3 | 3.1 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,680 | 16.0 | 14.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 654 | 6.2 | 2.6 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Renton changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 334 | 4,487 | 3 |
| 2022 | 393 | 4,885 | 8 |
| 2023 | 432 | 4,764 | 7 |
| 2024 | 357 | 4,053 | 6 |
| 2025 | 272 | 2,580 | 7 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Renton Police Department's own reports.
How does Renton compare with Washington?
Households in Renton have a median income of $100,432 (Washington: $98,141). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $672,600, and half of renters pay more than $1,998 a month. About 105,317 people live on 24 square miles of land, roughly 4,474 per square mile. The city lies in King County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Renton | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 105,317 | 7,816,116 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $100,432 | $98,141 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $672,600 | $564,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,998 | $1,760 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.9% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 8.1% | 9.9% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 39.5% | 39.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 54.4% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 36.5 | 38.3 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Renton?
2 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Renton: Pacific Car & Foundry Co. and Quendall Terminals. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for King County as “Very High”. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Renton?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 1 highway work zone in Renton city limits (active that day). Listed roads include 405. 1 is on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Renton?
Inside the city limits there are 28 public schools (2024-25) and 8 private schools (2023-24). 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 8 state parks or recreation areas: Auburn State Park, Blake Island, Dash Point, Flaming Geyser and Lake Sammamish and 3 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Renton
Gun shops
6 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Renton city limits (5 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 1 more licensed dealer without a public storefront (not shown). 3 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Big 5 Sporting Goods #425 (Renton), Cash America Pawn (3 in Renton) and Pintos (Renton).
Liquor stores
No liquor stores are on the map inside the Renton city limits.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Renton city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Renton?
In 2025, Renton had 2.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (272 reported), close to the Washington rate (2.8). The property-crime rate was 24.5 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Renton?
$100,432 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $98,141 for Washington.
How much do homes cost in Renton?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $672,600 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $564,600 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Renton?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for King County as “Very High”. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Kent, WA (6 mi) · Burien, WA (7 mi) · Bellevue, WA (8 mi) · Sammamish, WA (11 mi) · Seattle, WA (12 mi) · Auburn, WA (12 mi)
More: Washington statewide numbers · county page: King County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Renton city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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