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About
Life in Reno
If you're thinking about moving here, forget the casino stereotypes—Reno today is a growing tech and logistics hub with an actual job market, affordable housing compared to California, and genuine community appeal. You're looking at a median home price around $548,300 and rent averaging $1,556 a month, which beats the Bay Area and Sacramento by a mile, plus a solid unemployment rate of 4.3% with real opportunities in tech, Tesla's sprawling Gigafactory (which alone employs 11,000 people), data centers, and gaming. The University of Nevada at Reno anchors the community with a diverse student population, and you'll find a growing Italian-American community alongside a Latino community that represents about a quarter of the population, which shows up in real ways across the food scene, local culture, and neighborhoods.
Reno at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.6%
Foreign-Born
15.8%
Broadband Internet
89.4%
of households
Population Growth
+7.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics15.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Reno: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Reno, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (33.2%), and 15.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.9%
of residents
65 and Older
16.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.4%
of households
Married Couples
38.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.33
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for NV
Rent, home values, and income in Reno
In Reno, home values are 26% above the NV average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,358
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
49.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1990
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $571,562 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts below NV average
Unemployment in Reno and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Reno is 1 percentage points lower than the NV average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Reno Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Reno, NV metro area
Commute20.3 min avg
How Reno residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Reno, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 78% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 3 mi
Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
Small hub2.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 111 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 67% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Reno runs 67% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
550.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,347.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Reno Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 65 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Washoe County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Washoe County, which includes Reno, the most common type is high wind, with 65 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 65 | High Wind | $1.5M |
| 2024 | 77 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 65 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 59 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 39 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2020 | 29 | Winter Weather | Not estimated |
| 2019 | 31 | Heavy Snow | $60,000 |
| 2018 | 45 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
207 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Washoe County, county-wide
Air Quality50 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Washoe County, which includes Reno, is typically good — 183 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
50
Good Days
183
per year
Moderate Days
180
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Washoe County, county-wide
Climate89°F summers, 28°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Reno has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and cold winters (avg low 28°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
64°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
47°/28°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
9.2"
Annual Snowfall
33.3"
Hot Days/Year
60
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
102
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
55
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 27°F | 1.27" |
| Feb | 50°F | 29°F | 1.04" |
| Mar | 57°F | 34°F | 0.87" |
| Apr | 63°F | 38°F | 0.49" |
| May | 72°F | 46°F | 0.62" |
| Jun | 83°F | 54°F | 0.50" |
| Jul | 93°F | 61°F | 0.30" |
| Aug | 91°F | 60°F | 0.23" |
| Sep | 82°F | 53°F | 0.24" |
| Oct | 68°F | 43°F | 0.61" |
| Nov | 54°F | 33°F | 0.72" |
| Dec | 45°F | 27°F | 1.20" |
Healthcare5 hospitals, avg 3.8/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Reno
Reno has 5 hospitals, averaging 3.8 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
5
within city limits
Uninsured
10.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.8 / 5
VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Renown Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Renown South Meadows Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Dini-townsend Hospital at Nnmh
Psychiatric · 3.8 mi away · Sparks
Northern Nevada Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8 mi away · Sparks
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education20.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Reno
Reno's student/teacher ratio is 20.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 36.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
67
within city limits
Private Schools
12
within city limits
College Degree Rate
36.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Reno
Public · 4-year · 15,599 students · in-state tuition $10,300 · 61% graduate · median earnings $67,303 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 551 students · 82% graduate · median earnings $44,935 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreation
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Reno
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Public Libraries in Reno
Downtown Reno Library
301 S Center St, Reno
Duncan-Traner Community Library
1650 Carville Drive, Reno
North Valleys Library
1075 North Hills Blvd. #340, Reno
Northwest Reno Library
2325 Robb Drive, Reno
Senior Center Library
1155 East 9th Street, Reno
Sierra View Library
4001 S. Virginia (Reno Town Mall), Reno
South Valleys Library
15650a Wedge Parkway, Reno
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Reno FAQ
Is Reno, Nevada affordable?⌄
Reno's median rent is $1,556/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $80,760/year. Median home value is $548,300.
Is Reno, Nevada safe?⌄
Reno's violent crime rate was 551 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2347 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Reno, Nevada?⌄
Reno has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Reno, Nevada?⌄
The cost of living in Reno is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,556/month and median household income is $80,760/year. The median home value is $548,300. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Reno, Nevada?⌄
The average commute in Reno is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from