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Renton, Washington · ZIP 98059

Renton — ZIP 98059

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Renton (98059) scores 61/100 — Fair for Renton. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $961K.

61OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share10%
Property crime share90%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index78/100
Avg math proficiency63%
Avg reading proficiency69%
Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index32/100
Typical home value$961K
Median rent$2,367/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$961K

Median Rent

$2,367/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

70,251

Violent Crime

8,019

Property Crime

62,232

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for King County, Washington (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Apollo ElementaryPK–05496
75%
75%
Newcastle Elementary SchoolPK–05451
75%
70%
Briarwood ElementaryPK–05630
70%
73%
Maple Hills ElementaryKG–05460
69%
74%
Maplewood Heights Elementary SchoolKG–05395
64%
61%
Liberty Sr High School09–121,495
61%
85%
Maywood Middle School06–08826
58%
72%
Hazen Senior High School09–121,796
48%
73%
Sierra Heights Elementary SchoolKG–05323
44%
40%
Hilltop Heritage Elementary SchoolKG–05576Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

41,639

Median Income

$139K

Homeownership

77%

Median Age

38.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 98059 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 98059 has a school score of 78/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 98059 is approximately $961K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 98059 in Renton has an overall NeighborScore of 61/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.