Renton, WA · Ahead of the Curve

Moving to or from Renton?

Seattle's southeast neighbor on Lake Washington — home to Boeing's 737 MAX production facility (Renton Factory), the Seattle Seahawks' VMAC training headquarters, and the Providence Swedish and Virginia Mason healthcare anchors.

  • 105,000 City population
  • 4,000,000 Metro area
  • 1901 Founded
  • South King County / Seattle Metro Region
What Renton Is Known For

Why people move to Renton.

  • Boeing 737 MAX production at Renton Factory
  • Seattle Seahawks VMAC training facility and team headquarters
  • Lake Washington shoreline access
  • Being the Jimi Hendrix burial site (Greenwood Memorial Park)
  • Southport and The Landing lifestyle developments
  • IKEA Performing Arts Center
Fun Fact

Boeing's Renton Factory produces every 737 aircraft ever built — more than 11,000 to date, making the 737 the best-selling commercial jetliner in history. The plant produces about 30+ aircraft per month (pre-737 MAX grounding) and has been the continuous home of the 737 since 1967. The factory is also the Seattle Seahawks' neighbor — the team's VMAC training facility is immediately adjacent to the Boeing plant on Lake Washington.

Neighborhoods

Where people live in Renton.

A quick guide to Renton's most moved-to neighborhoods.

  • Downtown Renton

    Revitalizing core with The Landing lifestyle center nearby

  • The Highlands

    Historic neighborhood near downtown

  • Kennydale

    Lake Washington waterfront neighborhood

  • The Landing

    Mixed-use lifestyle development with condos and retail

  • East Renton Plateau

    Hillside residential with views

  • Fairwood

    Unincorporated family-oriented area south of Renton

Things To Do

Where people spend their time in Renton.

  • Boeing Renton Factory (limited public access) Renton
  • Seahawks VMAC Renton
  • Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park Kennydale
  • Jimi Hendrix Gravesite (Greenwood Memorial) Renton
  • The Landing shopping district Renton
  • Renton History Museum Downtown
What To Know

Planning a Renton move.

  • Boeing 737 production cycles affect housing demand; 737 MAX grounding and return shaped recent years
  • Sound Transit Link light rail expansion is bringing rail to Renton by 2026+
  • Seattle commute via I-405 and I-5 is 20-45 minutes depending on traffic (often heavy)
  • Washington has no state income tax — significant advantage for tech workers
Common Questions

Moving in Renton: FAQ.

Is Renton a good tech-worker option?

Yes, increasingly. Renton has benefited from the Seattle-Eastside tech boom. The Landing and Southport developments target tech workers, and Renton's lower home prices compared to Bellevue or Kirkland make it a practical option. Microsoft Redmond is about 20 minutes northeast; Amazon Seattle is about 20 minutes north. Many tech workers commute from Renton.

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