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Welcome to Renton, CA
Renton is a 16.9 square mile city with a population is of around 51,140 as of 4/1/2001, located on the south shore of Lake Washington just Six miles from Seattle, Tacoma International, Eight miles to downtown Bellevue, Eleven miles to Seattle and Three driving hours to Vancouver British Columbia or Portland Oregon.
Renton is a world class lake front city offering spectacular views of the Olympics, the Cascades and Mount Rainier. The Cedar River, which runs through the heart of downtown, also offers an abundance of natural beauty. Renton offers a unique quality of life, a strong sense of community and excellent personal opportunities for residents and businesses.
Renton employs an elected Mayor-City Council and a Non-Charter/Code City type of Government. Renton has 589 full time employees.
General Statistics
- Number of Households: 22,474
- Median Age: 35.4
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Renton Culture
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The Renton Historical Museum offers information about the city's past. Renton has an outstanding library system, a superior community and senior center, fine artwork and several professional and community theater groups.
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Renton Education
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Nationally recognized public schools and world-class post-secondary learning institutions, new and rebuilt schools offer students and staff sense of pride, a safer educational environment and better opportunities for learning. The U.S. Department of Education recognizes four of Renton's public schools as Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence. Top quality education is another reason businesses and families move to Renton.
The Renton School District serves a geographical area of 32.5 square miles and approximately 12,500 students with 13 elementary schools, 3 middle schools (grades 6 - 8), 3 comprehensive high schools (grades 9 - 12), an early childhood center for regular and special education preschool and kindergarten students and 1 alternative high school (9 - 12).
Services offered include:
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Approximately 750 certificated employees
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Approximately 620 classified personnel
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Professional library
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Instructional Materials Resource Center
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Recently rebuilt five elementary schools and one middle
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school and there's more to come. Several major remodels are also in progress.
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Annual budget over $83,000,000
There are also six, four-year colleges and universities and eight community and technical colleges within a 25-mile radius of Renton.
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Renton Employment
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Renton has aver 45,785 people currently employed within the City limits with a median household Income of around $46,000 per year.
Employment Statistics
| Santa Crus' Top Ten Employers |
Number of Employees |
| The Boeing Company |
19,058 |
| Valley Medical Center |
2,351 |
| Renton School District |
1,242 |
| Pacific Car & Foundry |
1,112 |
| Federal Aviation Administration |
819 |
| Multiple Zones International |
661 |
| City of Renton |
655 |
| Wizards of the Coast |
625 |
| HomeGrocers.Com Inc |
332 |
| IKEA |
330 |
Renton is a great place to live, work, play and do business. World leaders in aerospace, technology, manufacturing, medicine and biotechnology industries are located here. Renton is home to The Boeing Company and PACCAR, both known and recognized worldwide as manufacturers of the finest products in their fields. In addition, Renton's friendly, pro-business climate has provided room for a multitude of new businesses, including the only IKEA store in the Pacific Northwest, Wizards of the Coast, Zones Inc., Brotherton Cadillac, Classmates.com, and scores of others. We are seeing this next generation of business leaders thriving in Renton and continuing to diversify our economic base.
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Renton History
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While Renton's rich history stretches back to the 1850's, it officially became a city in 1901 and celebrated its 100th birthday last year.
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Renton Housing
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Renton offers beautiful parks, safe streets, a growing downtown, and abundant housing. As a full service and financially sound community, the City offers outstanding police and fire protection, superior street maintenance, and our own supply of water that comes from an underground aquifer.
- Frame Housing Units (within City limits): 22,474
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Renton Lifestyle
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Renton proudly provides many activities for all ages along with exceptional community events such as Renton River Days and Clam Lights. Additionally, A regional transit center, a park-like piazza, major infrastructure improvements, and several mixed-use development projects containing housing and retail are transforming downtown Renton into a central gathering place for residents and visitors. Additionally, a 500-seat community performing arts center and downtown parking garage are slated for construction soon.
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Renton Nature
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Residents enjoy taking leisure time to absorb the abundance of natural beauty in Renton with a stroll along the Cedar River Trail. Take pleasure in the breathtaking views along the shores of Lake Washington at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park.
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Renton Recreation
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Other attractions and events also bring Renton homeowners together. The Spirit of Washington Dinner Train, departing from Renton, attracts over 90,000 visitors annually. The train provides an elegant, out of the past adventure in fine dining and takes you on a scenic three-hour, 44-mile journey up Lake Washington to Columbia Winery and back. Head out to play a few rounds of golf at the Maplewood Golf Course.
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Renton Transportation
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Affordable office space and housing prices and an international transportation network, surrounded by freeways, minutes from air, sea and rail transportation hubs and an exceptionally talented and well-educated workforce, make Renton premium a location destination for top notch companies. Renton is easily reached by Interstate 405 and is in close proximity to downtown Seattle, SeaTac Airport, Port of Seattle and to Bellevue. A free shuttle bus system transports workers and visitors around town. Renton's busy municipal airport is a popular destination for private pilots and seaplanes, and is the headquarters for Sound Flight sightseeing tours.
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Renton Weather
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