Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park stretches along Lake Washington's shoreline, providing walking trails and stunning Seattle skyline views. The Cedar River Trail winds through the city, connecting residents to scenic paths perfect for cycling and walking. Cultural attractions include the architecturally distinct Renton Public Library, which spans across the Cedar River, and the Renton History Museum housed in an Art Deco building. The Landing serves as a central shopping and entertainment destination, while the IKEA Performing Arts Center hosts local arts performances. Dining highlights include the historic Melrose Grill in a 1902 building, Vino at The Landing with its 4.9-star rating, and Copperleaf Restaurant & Bar featuring Northwest cuisine.
The Renton real estate market currently lists approximately 200 homes for sale, ranging from $315,000 to $2,598,000. The median sale price in Renton is $754,500. Condominiums start at a median price of $257,000 for one bedroom units and $370,000 for two bedrooms. Townhomes have a median price of $549,400, while single family homes have a median price of $848,000.
Neighborhood prices vary significantly. Central Renton single family homes have a median price of $602,500, while Kennydale commands $1,565,000. West Hill homes typically sell for a median of $735,000, and Cedar River properties have a median price of $727,000.
The King County effective property tax rate is 0.84%. Washington state has no general income tax but applies a 7.0% tax on capital gains. The combined sales tax rate is 9.43%.
Renton connects to Seattle via I-405, I-5, and SR 167, with King County Metro Transit and Sound Transit providing bus service throughout the region. The public school system includes highly rated institutions such as Kentridge High School and Liberty Senior High School, both earning "A" ratings from Niche.
