Reno, Nevada
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Reno, NV.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in Reno, NV?
Reno planning snapshot: population 281,714, housing index 136 (above the U.S. housing-cost baseline), median home $498,600, median rent $1,453, and income near $78,448. Expect 90°F summer highs, 27°F winter lows, and about 22-minute one-way commutes. Violent-offense rates run about 557.9 per 100k (catalog avg 559.5).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 136U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $498,600U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,453U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $78,448U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 3.9%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 22 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 557.9per 100k · catalog avg 559.5
- Summer high
- 90°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Reno compares with a U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals) or a MapsToIt catalog average (crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 281,714City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-10-19 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $78,448Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-yearNear U.S. avg ($78,538)U.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 136ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year36% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $498,600City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year64% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,453City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year8% above U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 3.9%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-10-19 · July 2026Near U.S. rate (4.2%)U.S. 4.2% - Avg commute
- 22 min12% below catalog avgCatalog avg 25 min
- Walk Score
- 3718% below catalog avgCatalog avg 45
- Violent crime rate
- 557.9per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback) · older data (2019)Near catalog avg (559.5)Catalog avg 559.5 - Property crime rate
- 2101.1per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback) · older data (2019)30% below catalog avgCatalog avg 3005.3 - Summer high
- 90°FAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals3.0 pts above catalog avgCatalog avg 87°F
- Winter low
- 27°FAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals8.0 pts below catalog avgCatalog avg 35°F
- Annual rainfall
- 7.4 inAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals78% below catalog avgCatalog avg 33.2 in
- Sunny days
- 315As of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals18% above catalog avgCatalog avg 268
Population trend
Reno grew 24.8% from 225,652 in 2010 to 281,714 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Reno, NV expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Reno's housing cost index is 136 versus 100 nationally — above the U.S. housing-cost baseline. That gap is driven mainly by ACS median home values ($498,600 vs $303,400) and rents ($1,453 vs $1,348).
- Housing cost index 136 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $498,600 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,453 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Reno, NV?
Typical ownership costs center near $498,600, while median gross rent is about $1,453 a month. Against a median household income of $78,448, rent alone is roughly 22% of income on an annualized basis.
- Median home value $498,600
- Median rent $1,453/month
- Median household income $78,448
What is the job market like in Reno, NV?
County unemployment recently ran 3.9% versus a U.S. rate of 4.2%. Median household income in Reno is about $78,448 (U.S. $78,538).
- Unemployment 3.9% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $78,448
How long is the typical commute in Reno, NV?
Average one-way commute time is about 22 minutes, with Walk Score near 37/100. The catalog-city average commute is 25 minutes.
- 22 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 37/100
Is Reno, NV safer than similar U.S. cities?
Published violent-offense rates are about 557.9 per 100k and property about 2101.1 per 100k, versus catalog averages of 559.5 and 3005.3. Citywide rates hide large neighborhood differences.
- Violent 557.9 per 100k
- Property 2101.1 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Reno, NV?
Normals show summer highs near 90°F, winter lows near 27°F, about 7.4 inches of rain, and roughly 315 sunny days a year.
- Summer high 90°F
- Winter low 27°F
- 7.4 in rain · 315 sunny days
Arid basins, gaming/tourism cycles, and fast suburban growth dominate. Roughly 315 sunny days a year give outdoor routines unusual calendar reliability. Average one-way commute time is about 22 minutes, and Walk Score estimates land around 37/100. Labor-market readings near 3.9% unemployment are neither boom nor bust by national standards. Violent-offense rates near 557.9 per 100k sit in a mid-to-elevated band versus many peer cities in this catalog.
Reno (pop. 281,714) sits in Nevada. With median income around $78,448 and a cost index of 136, the market reads above the national housing-cost baseline. Ownership is a high bar — typical values near $498,600 push many newcomers toward renting first.
Reno is compact enough that a single wrong neighborhood choice is easy to feel day to day — visit at commute hour before signing. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI crime figures, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Reno with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Reno city, 1600000US3260600) — As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Washoe County, July 2026 — As of 2026-10-19 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019), city offenses per 100k — As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00023185 RENO TAHOE INTL AP) — As of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-10-19 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-10-19