The Town FilesReno, Nevada
City in Washoe County · population 264,165 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $548,300
- Household income
- $80,760
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 33 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 37.1
Reno is a city of 264,165 people in Washoe County, Nevada. The median home is worth $548,300, above the typical Nevada town ($361,550). It ranks better for young professionals than 91% of Nevada towns, more vibrant than 89% of Nevada towns, more walkable than 87% of Nevada towns.
How Reno ranks
Percentile among Nevada towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Nevada towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Reno is worth $548,300, above the typical Nevada town ($361,550). Homes cost about 6.8 times the median household income of $80,760, which is more affordable than 11% of Nevada towns. Median rent is $1,556 a month. 49.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Reno | Typical Nevada town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $548,300 | $361,550 |
| Median rent | $1,556 | $1,386 |
| Median household income | $80,760 | $78,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.8× | 4.9× |
| Homeownership | 49.8% | 72.5% |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1989 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.2% | — |
Who lives in Reno
| People | Reno | Typical Nevada town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 | 44.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.8% | 21.7% |
| Under 18 | 19.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.8% | 19.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.6% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 15.8% | — |
| Work from home | 12.4% | 9.0% |
| Average commute | 20.3 min | 24.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.4% | 92.1% |
Weather in Reno
July highs average 92.7°F and January lows 27.4°F. About 8.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 33.3 inches of snow (typical Nevada town: 16.7 in). Expect about 60 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 102 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Reno since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Nevada town. The strongest, an F1, struck on July 16, 1973 about 5.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 2, 2003.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 21, 1970.
Severe weather in Washoe County since 1996
Washoe County has been included in 54 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | Fire | FM-5678: Bull Fire |
| September 1, 2026 | Fire | EM-3653: Hawk Fire |
| August 22, 2026 | Fire | FM-5674: Hawk Fire |
| August 11, 2026 | Fire | FM-5667: Fred Mountain Fire |
| August 11, 2026 | Fire | FM-5668: Stallion Fire |
Jobs and pay in Washoe County
Washoe County had 240,544 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $69,452 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Reno itself the ACS puts it at 5.1%.
Public schools in Reno
80 public schools with 41,557 students, about 21.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH VALLEYS HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,302 | 23.3 |
| DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,791 | 23.9 |
| RENO HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,770 | 26.0 |
| ROBERT MCQUEEN HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,737 | 25.2 |
| EARL WOOSTER HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,483 | 20.6 |
| GALENA HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,287 | 26.3 |
| WILLIAM OBRIEN MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,056 | 21.1 |
| DARREL SWOPE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 998 | 27.7 |
| Doral Academy of Northern Nevada (charter) | K-8 | 996 | 24.9 |
| BILLINGHURST MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 935 | 22.8 |
| KENDYL DEPOALI MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 870 | 23.5 |
| MARCE HERZ MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 857 | 23.2 |
Towns near Reno
- Sun Valley, NV5.7 mi · 21,178 people · home $349,100
- Sparks, NV7.4 mi · 108,445 people · home $483,800
- Lemmon Valley, NV9.6 mi · 4,987 people · home $384,000
- Cold Springs, NV12.0 mi · 10,153 people · home $433,300
- Spanish Springs, NV12.1 mi · 17,314 people · home $623,900
- Washoe Valley, NV18.2 mi · 3,074 people · home $609,700
- Incline Village, NV20.2 mi · 9,462 people · home $1,454,600
- Kings Beach, CA22.7 mi · 3,563 people · home $772,100
Reno questions
Is Reno, Nevada a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Reno scores better for retirees than 22% of Nevada towns and quieter than 13%. 16.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.1).
How much does a house cost in Reno?
The median owner-occupied home in Reno is valued at $548,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $80,760, so homes cost about 6.8 times income. Median rent is $1,556 a month.
What is the weather like in Reno?
July highs average 92.7°F and January lows 27.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 8.1 inches of precipitation a year and 33.3 inches of snow.
Does Reno get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Reno since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on July 16, 1973. The typical Nevada town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)