At a Glance
Median Income
$111,371
$49,961 per capita
Home Value
$566,600
Zillow: $487,418
Violent Crime
488/100K
2,892/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.0%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.6%
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Washoe Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Washoe Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Washoe Valley a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Washoe Valley residents earn a median household income of $111,371 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,961. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,092 business establishments, including 164 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Washoe Valley is $566,600 , 101% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $487,418. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Washoe Valley reports 488 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,892/100K.
Education
22.0% of adults in Washoe Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Washoe Valley has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population3,404
Median Age59.2 yrs
Density675/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$111,371
Per Capita$49,961
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,376M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,329
Housing
B+
Home Value$566,600
Rent
Ownership95.3%
Zillow$487,418
Housing Units1,338
Rent Burden9.0%
Crime
F
Violent488/100K
Property2,892/100K
Health
Obesity27.6%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death10,864/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain11.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,098 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.0%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute26 min
Broadband98.2%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Washoe Valley was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 164 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.