City safety & data profile

East Renton HighlandsWA

East Renton Highlands, WA is a 11K-resident city in King County with a median household income of $142,500.

King County, Washington. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for East Renton Highlands, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. East Renton Highlands has a population larger than 7% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $778,700.

Data updated 2026-07-19

11K
Population
Top 93%
By size
$142,500
Median income
$778,700
Median home
3.1%
Poverty rate

The read on East Renton Highlands

East Renton Highlands posts a median household income higher than 91% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 9%
by median income, US cities

Where East Renton Highlands income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$142,500 Top 9% higher than 91% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. WA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading East Renton Highlands, WA beyond the headline numbers

East Renton Highlands sits inside King County, Washington, at roughly 47.48°N, -122.11°W. Population 11,140, $142,500 median household income. Median home value $778,700, median rent $2,717. Poverty rate 3.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: East Renton Highlands's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 30%, then short sleep duration at 28.6%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for East Renton Highlands from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
11,140
East Renton Highlands
Median Income
$142,500
+110% vs avg
Median Home Value
$778,700
+242% vs avg
Median Age
40.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (King County) - East Renton Highlands's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
2.3M+16%
Median Income
$124,746+74%
Median Home Value
$859,900+128%
Poverty Rate
8.6%-25%
Unemployment
4.8%-38%

Economics

Economics indicators for East Renton Highlands, WA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$2,717/mo
Poverty Rate
3.1% -78% vs avg
Unemployment 6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 43.3%
Work From Home 25.1%
Public Transit 1.1%

Population

White 69.1%
African American 1.1%
Asian 8.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
30%
Short Sleep Duration
28.6%
Obesity
24%
Binge Drinking
17.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.2%
Physical Inactivity
14.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.5%
Current Asthma
10.5%
Current Smoking
8.6%
Diabetes
8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 71.6%
Annual Checkup 71.6%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
7%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.1%
Stroke
2.8%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of East Renton Highlands, WA? ▼
East Renton Highlands, WA has a population of 11,140 people, located in King County, Washington.
What is the median household income in East Renton Highlands? ▼
The median household income in East Renton Highlands, WA is $142,500 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 3.1%.
What is the median home value in East Renton Highlands? ▼
The median home value in East Renton Highlands, WA is $778,700. Median rent is $2,717/month.
What are the top health concerns in East Renton Highlands? ▼
The top health indicators in East Renton Highlands include High Blood Pressure (30%), Short Sleep Duration (28.6%), Obesity (24%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in East Renton Highlands? ▼
The median age in East Renton Highlands, WA is 40.7 years. 43.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

East Renton Highlands, WA is located in King County, Washington. With a population of 11K and a $142,500 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the East Renton Highlands area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using East Renton Highlands's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (King County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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