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Reno, NV — ZIP 89511

Population: 30,956 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 89511 (Reno, NV) is $1.13M — up 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.42M after a median 65 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,044/month. 11 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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$1.13M

Median home value

+2.4%

1-year change

65

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.13M
1-year appreciation
+2.4%
3-year appreciation
+12.6%
5-year appreciation
+16.1%
10-year appreciation
+100.7%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$1.14M
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
$1.42M
Median list price
$1.50M
Median price per sqft
$468
1-year sale-price change
+1.2%
Median days on market
65 days
Homes sold (recent period)
138
For-sale inventory
151
Sale-to-list ratio
97.5%
Active listings
129
1-year forecast
+0.2%
Days to pending
35 days
New listings (monthly)
48

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,044/mo
1-year rent change
+5.7%
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
11
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Charter schools
4
School districts serving the area
STATE-SPONSORED CHARTER SCHOOLS, WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
Doral Academy of Northern Nevada, Nevada State High School II Meadowwood, HUFFAKER ELEMENTARY, MARVIN PICOLLO ELEMENTARY, PLEASANT VALLEY 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
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
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 (18.7 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)

Annual precipitation
52.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°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
6.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,704
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,031

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Bailey Ranch Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
RENO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE HOSPITAL, LLC
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 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
1,997
Housing built before 1970
4.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
42.3%
Median annual property tax
$4,533
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
85.1%

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 89511State medianUS median
Median home value$1.13M$407,467$289,727
Median sale price$1.42M$405,000$325,000
Median days on market65 days63 days51 days
Typical rent$2,044/mo$1,790/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,533$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 89511?
$1.13M.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 89511?
$1.42M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 89511?
Median days on market: 65 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 89511?
Typical rent: $2,044/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 89511?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, earthquake, inlandFlooding, lightning, wildfire.
Is ZIP 89511 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 89511?
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 89511?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 89511?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 89511?
11 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 89511 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 89511?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 89511?
Regional Price Parity: 100.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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