ABOUT: Renton was built upon the aerospace industry, and is soaring to new heights with an ever-expanding focus on education, business, and affordability. Due to its diversity of housing options, Renton offers something for everyone: golf course communities, lake homes, homes on acreage, condos, homes for first-time home buyers, investment properties, and so much more. Renton’s primary neighborhoods include Highlands, East Renton, Cedar River, Kennydale, City Center, Benson, Talbot, Fairwood and more.
OUR TAKE: Due to its proximity to various places we have lived, we ended up shopping in Renton quite a bit. IKEA, Southcenter Mall (technically in Tukwila), and all the various strip malls along Southcenter Parkway. Every food offering under the sun exists in and around Renton. More recently, we enjoy the Renton Landing, an outdoor shopping plaza with tons of restaurants, a movie theater, and lots of small shops.