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NV area data

Reno, NV

Aggregated across 10 ZIP codes in Reno.

Population: 261,244 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Reno, NV is $603,258 — up 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $689,069 after a median 106 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,865/month. 68 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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$603,258

Median home value

+0.8%

1-year change

106

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$603,258
1-year appreciation
+0.8%
3-year appreciation
+6.7%
5-year appreciation
+10.3%
10-year appreciation
+88.9%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$621,450
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
$689,069
Median list price
$734,738
Median price per sqft
$348
1-year sale-price change
+10.7%
Median days on market
106 days
Homes sold (recent period)
58
For-sale inventory
798
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
58
1-year forecast
0.0%
Days to pending
31 days
New listings (monthly)
306

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,865/mo
1-year rent change
+6.5%
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
68
Elementary schools
40
Middle schools
9
High schools
14
Charter schools
14
School districts serving the area
STATE-SPONSORED CHARTER SCHOOLS, WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, DAVIDSON ACADEMY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
Honors Academy of Literature, E. OTIS VAUGHN MIDDLE SCHOOL, EARL WOOSTER HIGH SCHOOL, ECHO LODER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, EDWARD L. PINE MIDDLE SCHOOL

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 (varies by location)
includes B
Flood risk level
Moderate
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)

Average annual temperature
59.9°F
Average high
70.8°F
Average low
48.8°F
Annual precipitation
22.5 in
Annual snowfall
15.9 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)
99

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-44,168
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
25,943
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
20,967

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
188
Nearest airport
Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
78
Hospitals include
RENOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, VA SIERRA NEVADA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, SAINT MARY'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.8 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 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
1,988
Housing built before 1970
19.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
36.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,231
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
65.0%

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

RenoState medianUS median
Median home value$603,258$407,467$289,727
Median sale price$689,069$405,000$325,000
Median days on market106 days63 days51 days
Typical rent$1,865/mo$1,790/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,231$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 Reno, NV?
$603,258.
What is the median sale price in Reno, NV?
$689,069.
How long do homes take to sell in Reno, NV?
Median days on market: 106 days.
What is typical rent in Reno, NV?
Typical rent: $1,865/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Reno, NV?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, earthquake, inlandFlooding, lightning, wildfire.
Is Reno, NV in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone B; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Reno, NV?
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 Reno, NV?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Reno, NV?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Reno, NV?
68 schools (40 elementary, 9 middle, 14 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Reno, NV walkable?
Walkability index: 10.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Reno, NV?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Reno, NV?
Regional Price Parity: 100.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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