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Reno
  • City in Nevada
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Reno

#3 in Best Places to Live in Washoe County
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Reno is a city in Nevada with a population of 259,913. Reno is in Washoe County. Living in Reno offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Reno there are a lot of bars and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Reno and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Reno are above average.
    About Reno...
    Population
    259,913
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $391,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,213
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      52%
    • Own
      48%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      356.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      108.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      103.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      457.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,880.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      375.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      23%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      11%
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    Working in Reno

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $67,557
    National
    $69,021
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