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City of Renton, Washington

Home Improvement Contractors in Renton, WA

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About homes in Renton

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Renton in King County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1988Median year built1U.S. 1980
39%Built before 1980111% built since 2010
1988Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1989
51%Detached single-family133% in 5+ unit buildings
54%Owner-occupied164% statewide
$673kMedian home value1Washington median $565k

The median home in the city of Renton was built in 1988, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Washington median of 1985.1 Renton's housing is newer than the national mix: 39% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 11% date from 2010 or later.1 Owner-occupied and rented homes in Renton are of similar age: median build years 1988 and 1989.1 Renton has a mixed housing stock: 51% detached houses, 7% attached or townhouse units and 33% in buildings of five or more units.1

Owners and renters are roughly balanced in Renton, with 54% of occupied homes owner-occupied (64% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Renton is valued at $672,600 (ACS), above the Washington median of $564,600.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have. The Seattle Tacoma Intl Ap station averages 25 nights a year at or below 32°F - a short freeze season.2,3

Hot days are uncommon: about 4 days a year reach 90°F.2,3 Annual precipitation is about 39 inches, with 6 days a year bringing an inch or more.2,3 Heating dominates the year: about 4,376 heating degree days against 265 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope.

Renton is about 8 miles from the ocean or Gulf coast in a straight line.4,5 Proximity to salt air makes fastener grade and corrosion protection part of every exterior quote. Renton sits in IECC climate zone 4C (Marine).6 Building permits in Renton are normally issued by the city building department.7,8

Share of Renton housing units by year built
Before 19403.1%
1940-195911.4%
1960-197924.6%
1980-199930.1%
2000-200919.7%
2010 or later11%
Sources and notes (8)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer files (2025)
  5. U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line coastline (2025)
  6. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  7. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  8. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  9. Climate figures are for NOAA station Seattle Tacoma Intl Ap, 6.1 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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Renton questions

How much does home remodeling cost in Renton, WA?

Most home remodeling projects in Renton, WA land between $21,250 and $112,100, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Renton?

The median home in the city of Renton was built in 1988, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Washington median of 1985. Renton's housing is newer than the national mix: 39% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 11% date from 2010 or later. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Renton climate like for exterior work?

The Seattle Tacoma Intl Ap station averages 25 nights a year at or below 32°F - a short freeze season. Hot days are uncommon: about 4 days a year reach 90°F. Annual precipitation is about 39 inches, with 6 days a year bringing an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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