Neighborhood Guide · Renton, WA
Renton: lakefront city life on the south end of Lake Washington.
The largest city in South King County, a major aerospace employer, and a downtown waterfront that keeps getting better. Renton works for buyers who want city convenience without living in Seattle.
What Renton is like
Big-job economy, downtown energy, and a real lakefront.
Renton sits on the south end of Lake Washington, the largest city in South King County and one of the region's biggest employment centers. Boeing's Renton plant, where the 737 is assembled, anchors the lakefront, and PACCAR, Providence, and Wizards of the Coast call the city home.
The downtown has been transformed over the past two decades: The Landing, the Renton History Museum, and a waterfront that includes Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, a 57-acre park with a swimming beach, fishing pier, and boat launch on Lake Washington.
Renton is served by the Renton School District, with high schools including Renton, Hazen, Lindbergh, and Talley. For buyers who want city services, lake access, and a short commute to Seattle, Bellevue, or the airport, Renton is a hard-working choice.
The facts
Renton, at a glance.
Schools
Renton School District, with Renton, Hazen, Lindbergh, and Talley high schools
Lakefront
Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, 57 acres on Lake Washington with a swimming beach, fishing pier, and boat launch
Economy
Boeing's 737 assembly plant, plus PACCAR, Providence, and Wizards of the Coast
Downtown
A growing downtown waterfront with The Landing, the Renton History Museum, and new restaurants
Commute
Minutes to Seattle, Bellevue, and Sea-Tac via I-405 and SR-167
Setting
The largest city in South King County, on the south end of Lake Washington
School and city facts from the Renton School District and public sources. Verify current details with the team for your specific street.
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