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East Renton Highlands, Washington Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of East Renton Highlands, Washington is 12,241 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 111th-largest city in Washington. The median household income is $140,048, the median home value is $709,300, and the median age is 41.3.

12,241

Population

1103

People / sq mi

$140,048

Median Income

$709,300

Median Home Value

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East Renton Highlands covers 11.1 sq mi of land at 1103 people per square mile.

About East Renton Highlands, WA

The poverty rate is what most separates East Renton Highlands from the typical city: 1.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. East Renton Highlands is a city in Washington with a population of 12,241.

Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $140,048, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the lowest of comparable US cities, at 1.5% — below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $709,300, with typical rent around $2,697.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 43.4% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. About 23.5% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White72.5%
Black or African American1.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)4.6%
Two or More Races0.2%

Economy & Income

$140,048

Median Household Income

$59,331

Per Capita Income

1.5%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$709,300

Median Home Value

$2,697

Median Rent

90.0%

Owner-Occupied

Education

93.5%

High School+

43.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.1%

Drive Alone

65.4%

Public Transit

23.5%

Work From Home

32.4 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

37.9%

Foreign Born

87.7%

Non-English at Home

8.0%

Veterans

12.5%

With Disability

98.6%

Health Insurance

95.5%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management18.6%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate12.6%
Information10.6%
Manufacturing9.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services7.6%
Retail Trade7.2%
Construction6.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services5.5%
Public Administration5.5%
Transportation & Warehousing4.5%
Agriculture & Mining0.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

East Renton Highlands, Washington has a population of 12,241 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 111th-largest city in Washington.

The median household income in East Renton Highlands, Washington is $140,048, with 1.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in East Renton Highlands, Washington is $709,300, with median monthly rent at $2,697 and a homeownership rate of 90.0%.

The median age in East Renton Highlands, Washington is 41.3 years. The population is 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.