Reno, NV
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2021-08-09

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

246,500

Unemployment

5.4%

Poverty

13.5%

Median Home

$335,000

Median Income

$58,790

Median Rent

$1,029

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Reno SnackAbility

7
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

7/10

Housing

8.5

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

8.5

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Reno, NV Crime Report

6,763
Total Crimes

2,658.9
Total Crimes / 100k People

7.36%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Reno / 100k People	Nevada / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	6,763	2,658.9	2,815.9	2,476.7

Violent Crime	1,419	557.9	493.8	366.7
Murder	12	4.7	4.6	5.0
Robbery	308	121.1	106.7	81.6
Aggravated Assault	921	362.1	312.3	250.2
Property Crime	5,344	2,101.1	2,322.1	2,109.9
Burglary	822	323.2	503.5	340.5
Larceny	3,343	1,314.3	1,453.0	1,549.5
Car Theft	1,179	463.5	365.6	219.9

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Reno, NV Cost Of Living

110
Reno's Overall Cost Of Living

1.1x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Reno	Nevada	National Average
Overall	110	103	100

Services	113	104	100
Groceries	100	98	100
Health	110	105	100
Housing	117	104	100
Transportation	113	112	100
Utilities	85	92	100

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Reno, NV Photos

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Reno River Festival At Reno Whitewater Park

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T Lineup Reno Air Races Photo D Ramey Logan

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Rankings for Reno in Nevada

Ranks #19 in Cheapest Places To Live In Nevada

Ranks #102 in Best Places To Live In Nevada

Ranks #121 in Worst Places To Live In Nevada

Map Of Reno, NV

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Population over time in Reno

Year	Population	% Change
2019	246,500	1.6%
2018	242,633	1.2%
2017	239,732	1.1%
2016	237,121	1.3%
2015	234,161	1.3%
2014	231,103	1.2%
2013	228,442	0.9%
2012	226,305	1.2%
2011	223,558	1.2%
2010	220,996	-

Race / Ethnicity in Reno

White

61.0% (150,314)

African American

2.6% (6,421)

American Indian

0.8% (2,078)

Asian

6.5% (16,020)

Hawaiian

0.8% (1,849)

Other

0.3% (725)

Two Or More

3.3% (8,231)

Hispanic

24.7% (60,862)

Race	Reno	NV	USA
White	61.0%	49.2%	60.7%
African American	2.6%	8.7%	12.3%
American Indian	0.8%	0.9%	0.7%
Asian	6.5%	8.0%	5.5%
Hawaiian	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%
Two Or More	3.3%	3.5%	2.4%
Hispanic	24.7%	28.7%	18.0%

Gender in Reno

Female

49.5% (121,932)

Male

50.5% (124,568)

Gender	Reno	NV	USA
Female	49.5%	49.8%	50.8%
Male	50.5%	50.2%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Reno for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

5.0% (12,325)

9-12th Grade

7.0% (17,255)

High School / GED

22.0% (54,230)

Some College

25.0% (61,625)

Associate's Degree

8.0% (19,720)

Bachelor's Degree

21.0% (51,765)

Master's Degree

8.0% (19,720)

Professional Degree

2.0% (4,930)

Doctorate Degree

2.0% (4,930)

Education	Reno	NV	USA
< 9th Grade	5.0%	5.0%	6.0%
9-12th Grade	7.0%	8.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	22.0%	28.0%	27.0%
Some College	25.0%	26.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	8.0%	8.0%	8.0%
Bachelor's Degree	21.0%	16.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	8.0%	6.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	2.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	2.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Reno, Nevada

Less than $10,000

5.4% (1,338,743)

$10,000 to $14,999

3.8% (941,579)

$15,000 to $24,999

9.5% (2,333,342)

$25,000 to $34,999

9.5% (2,335,752)

$35,000 to $49,999

14.5% (3,567,734)

$50,000 to $74,999

18.6% (4,593,663)

$75,000 to $99,999

12.7% (3,132,010)

$100,000 to $149,999

14.5% (3,572,795)

$150,000 to $199,999

5.8% (1,423,334)

$200,000 or more

5.7% (1,411,043)

Income	Reno	NV	USA
Less than $10,000	5.4%	6.0%	6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	3.8%	3.7%	4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	9.5%	8.8%	8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	9.5%	9.4%	8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	14.5%	13.7%	12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	18.6%	18.7%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	12.7%	13.7%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	14.5%	14.9%	15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	5.8%	5.8%	6.8%
$200,000 or more	5.7%	5.4%	7.7%