Census-designated place · Washington
East Renton Highlands, Washington
East Renton Highlands, census-designated place, in King County, Washington. East Renton Highlands had 12,582 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,605). GEOID 5319857.
Residents, 2020-2024
12,582
±1,605 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 11,937
Median household income
$142,500
±$29,333 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$778,700
±$48,337 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$2,717
±$515 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
Where is East Renton Highlands and what county is it in?
East Renton Highlands is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in King County, Washington. It covers 11.1 square miles of land, 1,076 residents per square mile in 2020.
East Renton Highlands is in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in East Renton Highlands, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts East Renton Highlands's population at 12,582 (±1,605). The 2020 Census counted 11,937 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; East Renton Highlands is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | East Renton Highlands | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,582 ±1,605 | 2,287,171 | no clear change |
| Households | 4,368 ±447 | 941,054 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.88 ±0.17 | 2.39 | +0.24 |
| Housing units | 4,406 ±443 | 1,003,284 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in East Renton Highlands?
The median resident of East Renton Highlands is 40.7 years old; 25.4% are under 18 and 17.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 67.2%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 11.8%. 8.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | East Renton Highlands | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7 ±2.4 | 37.4 | −3.7 |
| Under 18 years | 25.4% ±3.4 pts | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.2% ±3.7 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Male | 53.2% ±2.7 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.1% ±4.2 pts | 11.0% | +6.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 67.2% ±7.5 pts | 52.9% | −13.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.1 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 8.0% ±2.7 pts | 20.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 11.8% ±5.3 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.4% ±2.2 pts | 25.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.0% ±3.5 pts | 31.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.6% ±2.2 pts | 4.5% | – |
| With a disability | 12.8% ±3.6 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.1% ±1.2 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.1% ±2.0 pts | 93.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 43.3% ±5.5 pts | 56.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.0% ±2.9 pts | 24.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.7% ±6.1 pts | 83.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.3% ±6.0 pts | 3.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in East Renton Highlands earn?
Half of East Renton Highlands's 4,368 households earn less than $142,500 a year (±$29,333), against $124,746 in King County and $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 it was $130,152 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | East Renton Highlands | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $142,500 ±$29,333 | $124,746 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $176,567 ±$15,219 | $176,799 | – |
| Per capita income | $61,360 ±$5,503 | $74,100 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 3.1% ±2.0 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.5% ±3.4 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.8% ±2.4 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% ±1.6 pts | 98.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.9% ±1.8 pts | 95.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in East Renton Highlands?
Owners occupy 90.6% of East Renton Highlands's occupied homes and renters 9.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $778,700 by its owner (±$48,337). The median renter pays $2,717 a month including utilities, and 54.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | East Renton Highlands | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $778,700 ±$48,337 | $859,900 | +$155,230 |
| Median gross rent | $2,717 ±$515 | $2,092 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 54.8% ±18.2 pts | 37.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,281 ±$262 | $3,273 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 90.6% ±3.2 pts | 55.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 9.4% ±3.2 pts | 44.6% | – |
| Housing units | 4,406 ±443 | 1,003,284 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±9.3 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 92.7% ±2.9 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.2% ±2.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.9% ±2.9 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.3% ±1.3 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.0% ±1.9 pts | 11.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in East Renton Highlands work and get to work?
62.5% of East Renton Highlands's workers drive alone and 25.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.0%.
| Measure | East Renton Highlands | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.0% ±5.4 pts | 69.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0% ±2.1 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 62.5% ±5.5 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.5% ±3.3 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.1% ±0.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.3% ±1.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 25.1% ±4.5 pts | 29.2% | +17.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.9 min ±2.8 | 27.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in East Renton Highlands?
3 census tracts lie mostly in East Renton Highlands, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $104,523 (Tract 319.12) to $172,656 (Tract 319.13).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 319.12King County | 4,113 | $104,523 |
| Tract 319.04King County | 3,524 | $134,858 |
| Tract 319.13King County | 3,969 | $172,656 |
| Tract 256.02King County | 6,758 | $167,760 |
| Tract 251.04King County | 4,358 | $190,640 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in East Renton Highlands) · Census block assignment files
How does East Renton Highlands compare with other places in Washington?
East Renton Highlands ranks 59th of 387 places in Washington with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 111th | 393 |
| Residents per square mile | 246th | 394 |
| Median household income | 59th | 387 |
| Per capita income | 76th | 393 |
| Median home value | 68th | 384 |
| Median gross rent | 16th | 351 |
| Poverty rate | 272nd | 281 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 95th | 382 |
| Median age | 169th | 394 |
| Owner-occupied share | 44th | 388 |
| Work from home | 74th | 307 |
| Travel time to work | 95th | 394 |
East Renton Highlands's figures with every place in Washington (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for East Renton Highlands?
11 of the 57 figures for East Renton Highlands on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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