Site Selection

Find the right location in Renton. This site selection page gives you the key facts to compare our business districts, understand zoning and permits, see access and foot traffic, and connect with the right contacts.

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North District

Kennydale, Highlands, East Plateau

Established neighborhoods with waterfront appeal, schools, and a steady customer base. Small centers and corridors support everyday services and food. Renton Technical College adds a strong talent pipeline.

• Key features: Lake Washington access, strong community anchors, good reach to I-405.
• Highlight neighbors: Seahawks facilities, Chuck’s Doughnuts, Renton Technical College.
• By the numbers: 50,050 residents and 18,901 households; 61% owner-occupied; median income $116,583; average income $137,737; 30% foreign born; 41% speak a language other than English.
• Average estimated stay across the North district is approximately 165 minutes or 2h45
• In the North district visitor activity tends to climb as the week progresses.

Explore the neighborhood by visiting the Visit Renton website.

Data sources: Placer.ai and the United States Census Bureau.

 

Central District

City Center, Cedar River, West Hill

Walkable downtown and riverfront with dining, retail, culture, and mixed-use housing. Connected to regional destinations like The Landing and Southport, with ongoing reinvestment.

• Key features: Three core commercial areas, transit access, Cedar River amenities.
• Highlight neighbors: Boon Boona Coffee, Anchovies and Salt, The Landing, Hyatt Regency Lake Washington, Topgolf, Boeing, PACCAR.
• By the numbers: 22,550 residents and 9,407 households; 65% renter-occupied; median income $86,183; average income $109,900; 33% earn under 50,000 dollars; 38% are ages 20–39; 22% foreign born; 30% speak another language.
• Average estimated stay across City Center is approximately 146 minutes or 2h26.                                                                                   

Explore the neighborhood by visiting the Visit Renton website.

Data sources: Placer.ai and the United States Census Bureau.

 

 

South District

Talbot, Valley, Benson

Healthcare, retail, logistics, and light industrial hub with fast access to I-405, SR-167, and SEA. Benson and Cascade corridors deliver high-traffic retail and services, while Talbot and the Valley concentrate medical and employment uses.

• Key features: Valley Medical Center campus, large-format retail, industrial and flex space, strong regional connectivity.
• Highlight neighbors: Valley Medical Center, IKEA, Sounders facilities, Walmart, Fred Meyer.
• By the numbers: Diverse population; many high-wage households in the $100,000 to $200,000.
• Average estimated stay across South district: approximately 153 minutes or 2h33
• Benson is the highest-traffic neighborhood, with the strongest weekend draw of all three areas

Explore the neighborhood by visiting the Visit Renton website.

Data sources: Placer.ai and the United States Census Bureau.