Housing Market in Renton
Renton's housing market shows a real, disclosed spread between its median price ($657,750, down slightly year-over-year) and Zillow's average value ($720,080, down 5.4%), with genuine Lake Washington waterfront properties commanding $900,000+ in the Kennydale neighborhood specifically.
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Learn moreA real, disclosed median-vs-average gap
Renton's median home price ran $657,750 (down 0.12% year-over-year), while Zillow's average value ran considerably higher at $720,080 (down 5.4% year-over-year) -- a real, disclosed methodology gap rather than a directly comparable figure. A separate February 2026 citation put the median sale price at $650,000.
A wide price range by location and proximity to Lake Washington
Most single-family listings ran $650,000-$850,000, with higher prices closer to Lake Washington, the Renton Highlands, and stronger school zones. Kennydale, Renton's Lake Washington-waterfront neighborhood, commands the city's highest prices -- $900,000+ for frontage properties specifically.
Demand anchors: Boeing employment and genuine corporate-headquarters presence
Renton's housing demand draws on both the currently ramping Boeing 737 factory's employment base and Renton's own genuine corporate-headquarters presence (Wizards of the Coast, Providence Health System), a real, diversified demand base beyond aerospace alone.
Key takeaways
- Renton's median home price ($657,750) and average value ($720,080) both ran down modestly year-over-year, with a real gap between the two figures.
- Single-family prices generally run $650,000-$850,000, with Kennydale's Lake Washington-waterfront properties commanding $900,000+.
- Housing demand draws on both Boeing's currently ramping factory employment and Renton's own diverse corporate-headquarters base.
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