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Living in
Spanish Springs.
Spanish Springs is an unincorporated community in Washoe County, NV. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Spanish Springs
This northeastern suburb of Reno has grown significantly over the past two decades—from about 9,000 residents in 2000 to over 17,000 today—and it's attracting people who want stability and space without downtown prices. The median household income sits at $127,658, well above the national average, and the unemployment rate hovers around 4.3%, which reflects the broader Reno-Sparks job market that's diversified beyond its gaming and tourism reputation. Housing costs have climbed considerably—median home prices are around $600,000 and rent averages $1,963 monthly—so this isn't a bargain compared to other parts of the country, though it's generally cheaper than West Coast alternatives.
Spanish Springs at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Foreign-Born
4.2%
Broadband Internet
96.0%
of households
Population Growth
+9.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Spanish Springs: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Spanish Springs, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (28.8%), and 4.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.0%
of residents
65 and Older
19.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
16.0%
of households
Married Couples
67.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.69
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 23% above NV average
Rent, home values, and income in Spanish Springs
In Spanish Springs, rent runs 23% above the NV average, and home values are 43% above the NV average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
32.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,867
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
91.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2002
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts below NV average
Unemployment in Spanish Springs and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Washoe County, which includes Spanish Springs, is 1 percentage points lower than the NV average.
Unemployment rate
Spanish Springs: Washoe County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Washoe County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Spanish Springs is about 4% of Washoe County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Spanish Springs 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
Commute33 min avg
How Spanish Springs residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Spanish Springs, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 45% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
Small hub2.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 119 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 13% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Washoe County Sheriff's Office, which covers Spanish Springs, runs 13% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
286.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
581.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Washoe County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
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 Spanish Springs, 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
Spanish Springs is about 4% of Washoe County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality50 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Washoe County, which includes Spanish Springs, 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
Spanish Springs is about 4% of Washoe County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Spanish Springs has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/35°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/52°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/36°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
47°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
9.2"
Annual Snowfall
6.8"
Hot Days/Year
59
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
150
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
45
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 22°F | 1.43" |
| Feb | 51°F | 24°F | 1.28" |
| Mar | 58°F | 30°F | 1.11" |
| Apr | 64°F | 34°F | 0.51" |
| May | 73°F | 42°F | 0.64" |
| Jun | 83°F | 49°F | 0.63" |
| Jul | 92°F | 56°F | 0.36" |
| Aug | 91°F | 53°F | 0.25" |
| Sep | 83°F | 45°F | 0.27" |
| Oct | 69°F | 35°F | 0.60" |
| Nov | 55°F | 27°F | 0.80" |
| Dec | 45°F | 22°F | 1.30" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Spanish Springs
Uninsured
2.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Spanish Springs's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Northern Nevada Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.7 mi away · Sparks
Dini-townsend Hospital at Nnmh
Psychiatric · 8.4 mi away · Sparks
Renown Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.2 mi away · Reno
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.
Education22.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Spanish Springs
Spanish Springs's student/teacher ratio is 22.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 30.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
30.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Spanish Springs (within 15 miles)
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 Spanish Springs
Data not yet available
Cities Near Spanish Springs
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Spanish Springs?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Spanish Springs FAQ
Is Spanish Springs, Nevada affordable?⌄
Spanish Springs's median rent is $1,963/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $127,658/year. Median home value is $623,900.
Is Spanish Springs, Nevada safe?⌄
Spanish Springs is policed by the Washoe County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 287 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 581 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Spanish Springs, Nevada?⌄
Washoe County, which includes Spanish Springs, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Spanish Springs, Nevada?⌄
The cost of living in Spanish Springs is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,963/month and median household income is $127,658/year. The median home value is $623,900. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Spanish Springs, Nevada?⌄
The average commute in Spanish Springs is 33 minutes, which is longer 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