The Town FilesWashoe Valley, Nevada
Community in Washoe County · population 3,074 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $609,700
- Household income
- $122,614
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 46 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 59.3
Washoe Valley is a community of 3,074 people in Washoe County, Nevada. The median home is worth $609,700, above the typical Nevada town ($361,550). It ranks quieter than 91% of Nevada towns, better for families than 90% of Nevada towns, more upscale than 80% of Nevada towns.
How Washoe Valley 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 Washoe Valley is worth $609,700, above the typical Nevada town ($361,550). Homes cost about 5.0 times the median household income of $122,614, which is more affordable than 47% of Nevada towns. Median rent is $1,410 a month. 93.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Washoe Valley | Typical Nevada town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $609,700 | $361,550 |
| Median rent | $1,410 | $1,386 |
| Median household income | $122,614 | $78,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.0× | 4.9× |
| Homeownership | 93.4% | 72.5% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1989 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Washoe Valley
| People | Washoe Valley | Typical Nevada town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59.3 | 44.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 34.9% | 21.7% |
| Under 18 | 8.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.8% | 19.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 10.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 10.4% | 9.0% |
| Average commute | 26.1 min | 24.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.5% | 92.1% |
Weather in Washoe Valley
July highs average 83.8°F and January lows 27.0°F. About 11.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 46.4 inches of snow (typical Nevada town: 16.7 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 120 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Washoe Valley since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Nevada town. The strongest, an F0, struck on April 27, 2005 about 6.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 27, 2005.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 3 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on July 29, 2025.
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 Washoe Valley itself the ACS puts it at 6.8%.
Towns near Washoe Valley
- Incline Village, NV9.2 mi · 9,462 people · home $1,454,600
- Carson City, NV9.7 mi · 58,639 people · home $453,000
- Dayton, NV12.5 mi · 15,153 people · home $433,200
- Kings Beach, CA13.4 mi · 3,563 people · home $772,100
- Indian Hills, NV13.9 mi · 5,962 people · home $483,800
- Johnson Lane, NV16.0 mi · 6,409 people · home $764,100
- Reno, NV18.2 mi · 264,165 people · home $548,300
- Sparks, NV19.8 mi · 108,445 people · home $483,800
Washoe Valley questions
Is Washoe Valley, Nevada a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Washoe Valley scores better for retirees than 63% of Nevada towns and quieter than 91%. 34.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 59.3).
How much does a house cost in Washoe Valley?
The median owner-occupied home in Washoe Valley is valued at $609,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $122,614, so homes cost about 5.0 times income. Median rent is $1,410 a month.
What is the weather like in Washoe Valley?
July highs average 83.8°F and January lows 27.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 11.7 inches of precipitation a year and 46.4 inches of snow.
Does Washoe Valley get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Washoe Valley since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on April 27, 2005. 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)