At a Glance
Median Income
$78,448
$45,180 per capita
Home Value
$498,600
Zillow: $559,591
Median Rent
$1,453/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
558/100K
2,101/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.7%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.0%
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
333 sunny days/yr
How Reno Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Reno's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Reno a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Reno residents earn a median household income of $78,448 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,180. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 258 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Reno is $498,600 , 77% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $559,591. Median rent is $1,453/month, with 30.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Reno reports 558 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,101/100K. The murder rate is 4.7/100K.
Education
35.7% of adults in Reno hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% above the national average).
89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Reno has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 333 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population268,959
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density2,468/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,448
Per Capita$45,180
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$2,769M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,608
Housing
B
Home Value$498,600
Rent$1,453
Ownership49.4%
Zillow$559,591
Housing Units117,569
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent558/100K
Property2,101/100K
Murder4.7/100K
Assault362/100K
Burglary323/100K
Health
Obesity29.0%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,548/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days333/yr
Rain18.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,941 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.7%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+14.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations101
Did You Know?
The median home in Reno was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.