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Reno, NV — ZIP 89502

Population: 46,691 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 89502 (Reno, NV) is $443,188 — up 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $463,750 after a median 41 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,489/month. 18 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with winterweather, earthquake, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 0.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$443,188

Median home value

+0.1%

1-year change

41

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$443,188
1-year appreciation
+0.1%
3-year appreciation
+5.8%
5-year appreciation
+10.6%
10-year appreciation
+98.1%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$458,111
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (+0.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$463,750
Median list price
$459,000
Median price per sqft
$321
1-year sale-price change
+14.5%
Median days on market
41 days
Homes sold (recent period)
78
For-sale inventory
79
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
74
1-year forecast
0.0%
Days to pending
31 days
New listings (monthly)
35

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,489/mo
1-year rent change
+5.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,051/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,314/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,606/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,087/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,409/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
18
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
2
High schools
4
Charter schools
3
Schools include
E. OTIS VAUGHN MIDDLE SCHOOL, EARL WOOSTER HIGH SCHOOL, ECHO LODER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, EDWARD L. PINE MIDDLE SCHOOL, LIBBY BOOTH ELEMENTARY

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, earthquake, inlandFlooding, lightning, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 97% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
16.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Carson River Mercury Site (19.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
8.4 in
Annual snowfall
19.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
50
Days with Good air quality
191
Days with Moderate air quality
174
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
459
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
37,716
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
24,082

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
RENOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, VA SIERRA NEVADA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+730 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
25.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,272
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
73.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
210,917
Average weekly wage
$1,245
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
727

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 89502State medianUS median
Median home value$443,188$407,467$289,727
Median sale price$463,750$405,000$325,000
Median days on market41 days63 days51 days
Typical rent$1,489/mo$1,790/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,272$1,566$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 89502?
$443,188.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 89502?
$463,750.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 89502?
Median days on market: 41 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 89502?
Typical rent: $1,489/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 89502?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, earthquake, inlandFlooding, lightning, wildfire.
Is ZIP 89502 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 89502?
Risk to homes is higher than 97% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 89502?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 89502?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 89502?
18 schools (10 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 89502 walkable?
Walkability index: 15.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 89502?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 89502?
Regional Price Parity: 100.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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