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Reno, NV

Incline Village is part of the Reno area. This page covers the whole metro.

What kind of place it is

Lively, Outdoorsy, Big-city feel

Scored the same way as the quiz, against 382 U.S. metro areas. A feel is listed when Reno scores 70 or higher out of 100.

Lively
87 / 100
Lively: about 97 bars, music venues and restaurants per 100,000 people
Outdoorsy
85 / 100
Outdoorsy: more trails, campgrounds and paddling spots than most
Big-city feel
73 / 100
Big-city feel: 476,000 people in the metro, 7 buildings 20+ stories, 144 bus and train stops

Less so: cozy.

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Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Around Reno

Reno during COVID
Reno during COVID · Photo: Mobilus In Mobili, CC BY-SA 2.0
Night arrival of a medical transport helicopter to Renown Regional Medical Center
Night arrival of a medical transport helicopter to Renown Regional Medical Center · Photo: ExorcisioTe, CC BY-SA 4.0
Virginia Lake Reno Nevada USA walking dog
Virginia Lake Reno Nevada USA walking dog · Photo: ExorcisioTe, CC BY-SA 4.0
Image taken September 1, 2016 One of the last images of the Wild Mustangs in the...
Image taken September 1, 2016 One of the last images of the Wild Mustangs in the... · Photo: Beesmill, CC BY-SA 4.0
Circus Circus Reno tram (people mover)
Circus Circus Reno tram (people mover) · Photo: Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
Reno, Nevada photo Don Ramey Logan
Reno, Nevada photo Don Ramey Logan · Photo: Don Ramey Logan, CC BY-SA 4.0
T 6 lineup 2014 Reno Air Races photo Don Ramey Logan
T 6 lineup 2014 Reno Air Races photo Don Ramey Logan · Photo: Don Ramey Logan, CC BY-SA 4.0
Throwback to September, 2013
Throwback to September, 2013 · Photo: Trevor Bexon, CC BY 2.0
Reno City Hall Adjacent to Truckee River, Reno, Nevada
Reno City Hall Adjacent to Truckee River, Reno, Nevada · Photo: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
Silver Legacy Reno
Exterior of the Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, Nevada
Exterior of the Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, Nevada · Photo: Prayitno, CC BY 2.0
"Reno River Festival and Runamuck foot race
"Reno River Festival and Runamuck foot race · Photo: Rick Cooper, CC BY 2.0
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Where it is
Reno
Reno in Nevada
Nevada in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of the center of the Reno area.

29
grocery stores
200+
restaurants
62
coffee shops
106
parks
101
playgrounds
12
libraries
5
movie theaters
10
live theaters
7
museums
16
bookstores
1
comic shop
33
gyms
109
bars
11
pharmacies
8
hospitals

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Biking and trails

Within 5 miles of the center of the Reno area.

Bike lanes and bike paths
150 miles
more than almost all U.S. towns
Walking and hiking trails
152 miles
more than almost all U.S. towns

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Counts depend on how well local volunteers have mapped the area, so treat them as a rough guide.

What rent costs

Of about 82,612 rented homes in the Reno area, 78% rent for under $2,000 a month and 97% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 19%
$1,000 to $1,499: 32%
$1,500 to $1,999: 27%
$2,000 to $2,499: 15%
$2,500 to $2,999: 4%
$3,000 or more: 3%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

What moving costs

Hiring movers

Average cost: $1,946

From a 2025 survey of 1,000 people who hired movers. This Old House. Your quote depends on your stuff, stairs and the time of year.

Moving in as a renter

The middle rented home in the Reno area rents for $1,000 to $1,499 a month. Before you get the keys, expect about $2,000 to $2,998 for first month plus a deposit, or up to $3,000 to $4,497 where landlords also ask for last month.

Many landlords want your income to be about 3 times the rent. For $1,000 to $1,499, that's a yearly income of about $36,000 to $53,964.

Estimate from Census rent data (2019 to 2023, rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Deposits and fees vary by landlord and state law.

Moving to Nevada: before and after

  • Forward your mail: USPS change of address. It costs about $1 online to confirm who you are.
  • Switch your driver's license and car registration. Each state sets its own deadline, often somewhere between 10 days and a few months after you move. Find the Nevada DMV.
  • Register to vote at your new address: Nevada voter registration.
  • Set up power, gas, water and trash. Some cities bill water and trash together, and some ask new customers for a deposit.
  • Update your address with your bank, employer, insurance and the IRS (Form 8822 if you're not filing soon).
  • Find a doctor and dentist early. New-patient waits can be weeks, even in big cities.

Public schools

2 public school districts in this county, with about 65,153 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Washoe County School District · Reno
64,990 students · 20.2 students per teacher · 112 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Davidson Academy School District · Reno
163 students · 14.8 students per teacher · 1 school · grades 5 to 12

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

Childcare and colleges

Daycare and preschool

Nevada keeps an official list of licensed childcare, with inspection reports and openings in many states. In a lot of towns, infant spots fill up months ahead, so it helps to get on waitlists before you move.

Typical full-time prices in this county (2022)
AgeDaycare centerHome daycare
Infant (under 2)$257/week
about $13,400 a year
$182/week
about $9,500 a year
Toddler (2)$230/week
about $12,000 a year
Preschool (3 to 4)$211/week
about $11,000 a year
$172/week
about $8,900 a year
School-age$181/week
about $9,400 a year

For an infant at a center: $257/week here, $262 across NV, $259 across the U.S.. Full-time infant care at a center here costs about 13% of a typical family's income. These are 2022 prices, the newest the government has published by county, and prices have gone up since.

U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022. Middle (median) price for full-time care. State and U.S. figures average the county prices, weighted by population (Census 2024).
Search licensed childcare in Nevada →
Link via childcare.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services).

2 colleges in the county around Reno. Prices are yearly tuition and fees for full-time undergrads, before financial aid.

University of Nevada-Reno · Reno
Public, 4-year · 21,778 students · $8,994 in-state, $25,950 out-of-state
Truckee Meadows Community College · Reno
Public, 4-year · 10,006 students · $3,144 in-state, $11,243 out-of-state

Moving for school? Public colleges charge state residents much less. Most states want you to have lived there about 12 months, for reasons other than school, before you count as a resident for tuition. The rules differ by state, so check with the college's registrar.

IPEDS 2023-24, National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS). Degree-granting public and nonprofit schools with 100+ students. Varro doesn't rank colleges.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$569,662
What a typical home sells for across the Reno area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026
Cost of living
About 1% above the U.S. average
Everyday prices (rent, groceries, services) run about $101 here for what costs $100 nationally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis price index 101 (U.S. = 100), 2024
Drive to the nearest big job hub
About 2 hr 17 min at rush hour
To downtown Sacramento, CA, 133 miles. About 2 hr 15 min with no traffic.
Source: Google traffic estimate for a weekday morning around 8am
Average commute
23 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Data centers nearby
None within 15 miles
No mapped data center buildings near the town center.
Source: PNNL IM3 Data Center Atlas, from OpenStreetMap (ODbL), loaded July 2026
Homeowners insurance
About $1,774 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in NV. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively High
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Hail risk
Relatively Low
FEMA's rating for hail damage in the county, compared with other U.S. counties.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Hospitals nearby
8 within 5 miles
Hospitals mapped within 5 miles of the center. Emergency and specialty care vary, so check which ones fit your needs.
Source: OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
Drug overdose deaths (county)
36.7 per 100,000 people a year
186 deaths in the 12 months ending March 2026. NV average: 37.4 per 100,000. U.S.: 19.9. Counts are by where people lived, and recent months may still be updated.
Source: CDC National Center for Health Statistics, provisional counts through March 2026; Census population estimates 2024
People without housing (local count)
About 34.5 per 10,000 residents
HUD's one-night count in January 2025 found 1,752 people without housing in the Reno, Sparks/Washoe County area: 1,389 in shelters and 363 outside, down from 1,760 in 2024. NV: 30.3 per 10,000. U.S.: 21.9. One-night counts miss people, and how areas count differs.
Source: HUD Point-in-Time Count, January 2025 (HUD, 2025 report to Congress); Census population estimates 2024
Median household income
$85,600
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
0.46% of home value a year
About $460 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
No state income tax
NV's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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