Tuesday, December 2, 2008

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Renton, Washington

       
Total population 58,534 Average January/July temperatures 31.6° / 68.0°
Median home price $ 355,000 Annual Precipitation 17.74 in. /yr.

Renton, Washington

This burgeoning Seatlle suburb contains a municipal airport and racetrack.

Cultural Attractions
The Renton History Museum offers a glimpse into the area's past.
Economy
This city houses a significant lumber industry.
Geography
Renton is a city on Lake Washington in King County.
Historical
The community was named for William Renton, organizer of local coal operations.
Recreation
Lake Sammamish Park offers picnic facilities and more.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 37.85 ° / 25.42 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 84.06 ° / 52 °
Precipitation (?) 17.74 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 16 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 0
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 114
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 355,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $49422.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $46927
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 8.9 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .850 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 48
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 61
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 37
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 197
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 5
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 71
Number of libraries within the county (?) 117
Number of museums within the county (?) 50
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 16
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 58,534
Population density (?) 3,166 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 79.4% growth
Population over 55 (?) 12,579 people
Education (?) 33 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 83
Number of clinics within the county (?) 280
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 834
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