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Local Area Information - Renton

Renton is located at the south end of Lake Washington, eleven miles south of downtown Seattle. Situated at the meeting of Interstate 5 and 405--two major highways--it provides easy access to downtown Seattle, the SeaTac Airport, the Port of Seattle and the populated Eastside of Lake Washington. Major employers in Renton include such corporate giants as Boeing and PACCAR; numerous other business call Renton home for their corporate headquarters.

The beauty of Renton includes the Olympic Mountains to the west and the Cascades to the east; there are also many views of Mount Rainier throughout the city. There is a great deal of community participation in both the residential and business sectors, making Renton a cohesive community in which to live. Renton features excellent parks and recreational facilities, professional and community theater groups, a wonderful library system, and a well-supported community and senior center.

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