Reno city (Lamar County), TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Lamar County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
3,478 Population 848/sq mi density
$85,179 Median Income $30,048 per capita
$211,100 Home Value $167,584 Zillow
$1,116 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$85,179 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$211,100 home value, $1,116/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Reno city (Lamar County), TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,179
13% above
$30,048 per capita
Home Value
$211,100
25% below
Zillow: $167,584
Median Rent
$1,116/mo
4% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.2%
22% below
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
15.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
3% above
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Reno city (Lamar County) Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Reno city (Lamar County)'s value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
113%
Home Value
75%
Rent
96%
Poverty
122%
Bachelor's
78%
Unemployment
139%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Reno city (Lamar County) a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Reno city (Lamar County) residents earn a median household income of $85,179 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,048. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,354 business establishments, including 114 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Reno city (Lamar County) is $211,100 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,584. Median rent is $1,116/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.

Education

26.2% of adults in Reno city (Lamar County) hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Reno city (Lamar County) has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,478
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density848/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$85,179
Per Capita$30,048
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty15.1%
County GDP$3,585M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,009

Housing

A+
Home Value$211,100
Rent$1,116
Ownership76.4%
Zillow$167,584
Housing Units1,393
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity33.0%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death12,236/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain48.9 in/yr
Elevation559 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.2%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute17 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Reno city (Lamar County) was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Mount Pleasant Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 114 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.