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East Renton Highlands

Washington · 11,937 residents · 11.099 sq mi
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East Renton Highlands is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,500. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $571,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 46% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,937
−10%since 2000
from 13,264 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,076 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,195 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+10%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K12K13K13K1990201020202024East Renton Highlands
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,268 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,306
+71%since 2000
from $27,089 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$571,100
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $196,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,269
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $906 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
12.7% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+68%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(11,773)
Black1.4%(185)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(455)
Asian3%(399)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.1%(2,540)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(8,416)
Black1.6%(195)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(1,137)
Asian8.9%(1,064)
Other9.9%(1,187)
Diversity Score60.1%(7,180)
Diversity Score
60
+214%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+77%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.0%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Renton Highlands, Washington?

East Renton Highlands, Washington has about 11,937 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Renton Highlands, Washington?

The typical household in East Renton Highlands, Washington earns about $112,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Renton Highlands, Washington expensive?

In East Renton Highlands, Washington, the median home is worth about $571,100, and the typical rent is about $2,269 a month.

How educated are people in East Renton Highlands, Washington?

About 37.6% of adults age 25 and over in East Renton Highlands, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Renton Highlands, Washington?

About 3.5% of people in East Renton Highlands, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Renton Highlands, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, East Renton Highlands, Washington has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,281 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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