Renton City Property Records in Washington
Renton property records document ownership, sales history, parcel boundaries, assessed values, taxes, permits, liens, plats, and other land-related information for properties in Renton, Washington. Because Renton is in King County, many official property records are maintained at the county level rather than solely by the city.
Users can access legal property records through King County Recorder’s Office for recorded deeds, mortgages, easements, liens, plats, and other instruments. Parcel data, assessed values, and property characteristics are available through King County Department of Assessments and its online property search tools. Tax payment and billing information can be found through King County Treasury Operations. For zoning, permits, inspections, and land-use records within city limits, users may consult City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department or the city’s online permit and GIS resources. Court-related property matters, such as certain liens, foreclosures, or probate cases, may be accessed through King County Superior Court.
Renton Property and Community Statistics
What Are the Crime Rates
This section covers reported crime in Renton, based on counts of violent and property offenses. The violent crime figures include murder, robberies and assaults, while the property crime figures include total property crimes, burglaries and motor vehicle thefts.
Renton recorded 5 murders, 95 robberies and 205 assaults in the reported data. For property crime, it recorded 3,438 property crimes, including 452 burglaries and 1,181 motor vehicle thefts.
These counts show the number of reported incidents in each category, which helps readers see which types of crime appear most often in Renton. They do not account for population size, so they are best read as raw totals.
What Is the Population Profile of Renton
In Renton, White residents make up the largest share at 40%, or 42,561 people. Asian residents account for 26% (27,156 people), and Hispanic residents for 15% (15,367 people). Black residents make up 9% (9,334 people), and Two + Races residents 9% (8,981 people). Pacific Islander, Other Race and American Indian residents make up smaller shares, at 0.73%, 0.70% and 0.36%.
Renton, Ratings Compared Across Washington 
The ratings for Renton cover different aspects of life in the city, from outdoor access and diversity to health and nightlife. Its three highest-rated categories are Access to Outdoor Activities (A+), Diversity (A+) and Health & Fitness (A). Other notable ratings include Nightlife (A), Access to Coffee Shops (A) and Access to Parks (A), while Cost of Living (C-) and Housing (C-) are rated lowest. These ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.
How Educated Is Renton
Renton's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including Bachelor Degree (25%), High School (20%), and Some College (14%). The data also includes other available education levels.
When Were Homes Built
Renton's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 2000 - Present (31%), followed by 1980 - 1999 (31%) and 1960 - 1979 (24%). The data also includes other available construction periods.
How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?
Renton's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (30%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (26%) and 4 Bedrooms (18%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.
What Is the Average Age
Renton's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 25 - 34 (19%), 35 - 44 (15%), and 45 - 54 (14%). The data also includes other available age groups.
Property Market Trends at Renton
Renton's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $631,400. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $1,923 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Renton's dynamic real estate landscape.