How long is the commute from Renton, WA?
Workers who live in Renton, WA take an average of 29.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
61.8% of workers drive alone to work.
3.8% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
21.7% work from home.
8.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.7 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 3.8%
- Work from home
- 21.7%
- Households without a car
- 8.4%
How people in Renton get to work
| Means of transportation | Renton | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 61.8% (±2.2 points) | 50.4% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.7% (±1.6 points) | 7.0% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.8% (±0.8 points) | 6.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±0.5 points) | 4.3% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±0.4 points) | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.7% (±1.6 points) | 29.2% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Renton, the average commute is higher than in King County (27.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Renton, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in King County (6.8%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In King County, Renton ranks 25 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 162 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Renton
| Vehicles available | Renton | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.4% (±1.2 points) | 11.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.7% (±1.9 points) | 37.0% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.7% (±1.9 points) | 33.8% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.2% (±1.6 points) | 17.9% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Renton, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in King County (11.2%).
It is also higher than in Washington (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Renton
| Renton | King County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.7% (±1.6 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% (±0.7 points) | 98.1% (±0.1 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.4% (±1.1 points) | 95.1% (±0.2 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Renton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from King County (95.1%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Renton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renton | — | 29.7 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Bryn Mawr-Skyway | 2.4 mi | 32.6 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Fairwood (King County) | 3.3 mi | 33.6 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Tukwila | 3.8 mi | 24.6 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Newcastle | 3.9 mi | 27.9 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| East Renton Highlands | 5.0 mi | 31.9 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| SeaTac | 5.4 mi | 25.4 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Maple Heights-Lake Desire | 5.6 mi | 29.5 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Boulevard Park | 6.1 mi | 24.2 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Tukwila, WA (24.6 minutes), SeaTac, WA (25.4 minutes), Boulevard Park, WA (24.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA (32.6 minutes), Fairwood (King County), WA (33.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across King County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Duvall | 31.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 20 | Des Moines | 30.8 minutes (±1.9) |
| 21 | Lakeland North | 30.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 22 | Auburn | 30.5 minutes (±1.0) |
| 23 | Kent | 30.4 minutes (±0.9) |
| 24 | Fall City | 30.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 25 | Renton | 29.7 minutes (±0.9) |
| 26 (tie) | Lakeland South | 29.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 26 (tie) | White Center | 29.6 minutes (±1.4) |
| 28 | Maple Heights-Lake Desire | 29.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 29 | Sammamish | 29.3 minutes (±1.3) |
| 30 | Snoqualmie | 29.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 31 | Kenmore | 28.8 minutes (±1.6) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in King County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Renton
How long is the average commute in Renton?
Workers who live in Renton, WA take an average of 29.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Renton without a car?
8.4% of households in Renton have no vehicle, and 3.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Renton?
21.7% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in Renton worked from home, and 94.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Renton city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Renton city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Renton city, Washington
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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