Reno, Nevada
Among the top 18% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 39% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 64% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 30% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 82% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 39% of US places
- top 1% for summer humidity
- top 8% for natural disaster risk
- bottom 7% for violent crime
Reno is a major city in Nevada with about 265,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and C for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include summer humidity, natural disaster risk, and income tax. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
Official websitereno.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, dry summers · Cold winters · Dry · Snowy
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Precipitation 1.4 in0.4 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$73k65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$48kbetter than 40% of US places
Home Value$462k89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 20% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 21% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.47%better than 91% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.24%better than 33% of US places
Estimated total tax burden5.67%better than 91% of US places
Unemployment5.0%better than 40% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)37°F64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation9.2 in2nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall33.3 inbetter than 29% of US places
Sunny Days253 daysbetter than 69% of US places
Summer Humidity39°Fbetter than 99% of US places
Comfortable Days53 daysbetter than 10% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk27.0better than 92% of US places
Air Quality43 AQIbetter than 64% of US places
School Quality49.9better than 36% of US places
Violent Crime2071/100kbetter than 7% of US places
Property Crime2638/100kbetter than 10% of US places
Community
Population265,196100th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.930th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5387th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0260th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3661st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)59.5%23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.3%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)23.6%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)6.7%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)7.0%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 83% of US places
Walkability11.6/20better than 91% of US places
Airport Distance111 mibetter than 32% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.5%better than 55% of US places
Amenities Nearby19.91better than 21% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 61% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Reno an affordable place to live?
- Reno is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $48k, better than 40% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Reno?
- The median home value in Reno is $462k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Reno?
- Median household income in Reno is $73k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Reno?
- Median gross rent in Reno is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Reno safe?
- Reno is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2071/100k (better than 7%). Property crime is 2638/100k.
- What is the weather like in Reno?
- Reno averages 75°F in July and 37°F in January, with 9.2 in of annual precipitation and about 253 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Reno?
- Public-school quality in Reno is below average, scoring better than 36% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Reno?
- The average one-way commute in Reno is 21 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)