Our Renton

February 2026

2025 Community Survey results are in!

EVERY TWO TO FOUR YEARS, the City of Renton conducts a comprehensive community survey to gather valuable resident feedback. This input helps city leaders understand the community’s experience with city services and guides decision-making for future projects and programs.

The 2025 Community Survey opened in May and concluded in June 2025. Results are now available on the city’s website.

Thank you to all residents who took the time to participate. Your feedback is truly appreciated and essential to the city’s continuous improvement efforts.

THE PROCESS CONDUCTING A SURVEY of this scale requires a carefully designed methodology to ensure accurate, representative feedback from across the community.

The survey was offered in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, and Ukrainian. It was distributed through multiple channels including mail, email, text messages, and phone calls to a randomly selected sample of 16,000 Renton households.

In addition, the survey was promoted via the city’s newsletter, website, and in-person outreach at the Renton Farmers Market, neighborhood picnics, and other community events

THE RESULTS A TOTAL OF 659 SURVEYS were completed. This is consistent with previous years’ response rates and aligned with industry standards for cities of similar size. These results help the city:

Evaluate our performance
Inform our performance-based budgeting process
Understand the priorities of our residents and businesses and establish the city’s priorities

Like many cities regionally and nationwide, Renton is facing new challenges that require innovative solutions. Key areas such as crime and public safety, transportation and mobility, affordable housing, and mental health and homelessness support have been identified by residents and the city as top priorities.

Continued improvement in these vital areas is essential, and the city remains committed to addressing them effectively.

Despite these challenges, Renton residents consistently express pride and satisfaction in their community. Both the 2023 and 2025 surveys highlight one of the city’s greatest strengths: the outstanding ratings residents give to city employees for their dedication and service.

For detailed survey results, visit rentonwa.gov/communitysurvey2026

RPD tips to prevent crime: Online romance scams

Scammers often exploit online relationships. Be cautious with anyone who quickly professes love, avoids meeting in person, or asks for money. Never share financial information or intimate images with someone you haven’t met and verified.

Free class: Pet preparedness

Are you ready to care for Fluffy and Rover in an emergency?

All family members should be prepared, including those with fur or scales or feathers. come learn ways you can tailor your emergency kit and response plan to include pets of all shapes and sizes. Ages 18 & up

Wednesday, March 11, 6:30-7:30 p.m. RTC, Room C111