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Renton Washington Information

Renton is located on the southern shore of Lake Washington just a few miles south of Seattle. The City of Renton is home to world renowned manufacturing companies Boeing Airplane Company and PACCAR which employ many of Renton’s residents.  Renton is a lakefront city with beautiful parks and a bustling downtown urban center full of urban condominiums and affordable single family housing. Renton is currently one of the fastest growing communities in the Puget Sound Region. Homeowners choose to buy real estate in Renton because it is very affordable and the tremendous quality of life the community offers. Renton is situated at the central point of South King County with quick and easy access at all major points of the Central Puget Sound Region. Renton is situated at the junction of two major freeways, Interstates 5 & 405. Renton is also a short 15 minutes from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport which makes it very convenient for Renton residents who travel often to get to and from the airport.

Renton offers a mix of urban city living with and abundance of retail shops and restaurants along with many opportunities for outdoor recreational activities. The Cedar River which flows through the center of Renton and empties into Lake Washington offers walking trails, and many parks along the banks of the river as it meanders through town.  City Parks like Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park on the shores of Lake Washington gives it resident’s access to swimming, fishing and boating on Lake Washington. The City of Renton also takes pride in providing superior services to its residents and community such as an outstanding library system, state of the art senior center and several art and community theater groups.

Renton’s climate is influenced by its proximity to the Puget Sound and Pacific Ocean which brings to Renton mild temperatures and low humidity offering year-around comfort as far as the weather is concerned. Renton offers a good quality of life and a strong sense of community as well as a wide variety of housing options attractive to all income levels. If you wish to find out more about Renton real estate pleas contact Sea-Port Realty your Renton area real estate expert.