City profile
East Renton Highlands, WA
King County · Population 12,582
East Renton Highlands is a town in King County, WA with about 12,582 residents and a typical home value near $779,000. It is 14 miles from Seattle, WA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
42°F
Summer avg
66°F
Sunny days / yr
152
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$778,700
Typical monthly housing
$4,775
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
145
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.84%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.43%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very High · county score 100/100
Top hazards: Earthquake, Riverine flooding, Avalanche
Nearest major airport
11 mi to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 74% Democratic / 23% Republican
Community
Population
12,582
Black population
1.1%
County
King County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: wildfire smoke, earthquakes
Highlights
- About 12,582 residents
- Typical home value about $779,000
- 14 miles from Seattle, WA
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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