Reno, NV
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-09

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Table Of Contents

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

Population

250,903

Unemployment

5.3%

Poverty

12.6%

Median Home

$361,100

Median Income

$61,860

Median Rent

$1,107

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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

7,024
Total Crimes

2,710.2
Total Crimes / 100k People

15.52%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Reno / 100k People	Nevada / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	7,024	2,710.2	2,386.9	2,346.0

Violent Crime	1,460	563.3	460.3	387.8
Murder	17	6.6	5.7	6.5
Robbery	286	110.4	88.7	73.9
Aggravated Assault	876	338.0	306.8	279.7
Property Crime	5,564	2,146.9	1,926.6	1,958.2
Burglary	1,105	426.4	368.8	314.2
Larceny	3,486	1,345.1	1,221.4	1,398.0
Car Theft	973	375.4	336.4	246.0

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Reno, NV Cost Of Living

111
Reno's Overall Cost Of Living

1.1x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Reno	Nevada	National Average
Overall	111	105	100

Services	107	103	100
Groceries	114	110	100
Health	113	105	100
Housing	118	102	100
Transportation	127	118	100
Utilities	83	93	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
2020	250,903	3.4%
2019	242,633	1.2%
2018	239,732	1.1%
2017	237,121	1.3%
2016	234,161	1.3%
2015	231,103	1.2%
2014	228,442	0.9%
2013	226,305	1.2%
2012	223,558	1.2%
2011	220,996	-

Race / Ethnicity in Reno

White

60.3% (151,364)

African American

3.0% (7,425)

American Indian

0.9% (2,180)

Asian

6.9% (17,312)

Hawaiian

0.8% (1,896)

Other

0.3% (672)

Two Or More

3.9% (9,784)

Hispanic

24.0% (60,270)

Race	Reno	NV	USA
White	60.3%	48.2%	60.1%
African American	3.0%	9.0%	12.2%
American Indian	0.9%	0.9%	0.6%
Asian	6.9%	8.1%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Other	0.3%	0.4%	0.3%
Two Or More	3.9%	3.9%	2.8%
Hispanic	24.0%	28.9%	18.2%

Gender in Reno

Female

49.6% (124,434)

Male

50.4% (126,469)

Gender	Reno	NV	USA
Female	49.6%	49.8%	50.8%
Male	50.4%	50.2%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Reno for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

4.0% (10,036)

9-12th Grade

6.0% (15,054)

High School / GED

23.0% (57,707)

Some College

24.0% (60,216)

Associate's Degree

8.0% (20,072)

Bachelor's Degree

22.0% (55,198)

Master's Degree

9.0% (22,581)

Professional Degree

2.0% (5,018)

Doctorate Degree

2.0% (5,018)

Education	Reno	NV	USA
< 9th Grade	4.0%	5.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	6.0%	8.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	23.0%	28.0%	27.0%
Some College	24.0%	25.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	8.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	22.0%	17.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	9.0%	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

4.9% (1,225,201)

$10,000 to $14,999

3.9% (986,259)

$15,000 to $24,999

9.4% (2,349,394)

$25,000 to $34,999

8.7% (2,177,156)

$35,000 to $49,999

13.7% (3,430,706)

$50,000 to $74,999

18.1% (4,552,278)

$75,000 to $99,999

12.5% (3,143,642)

$100,000 to $149,999

16.0% (4,006,024)

$150,000 to $199,999

6.7% (1,684,740)

$200,000 or more

6.1% (1,534,896)

Income	Reno	NV	USA
Less than $10,000	4.9%	5.9%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	3.9%	3.5%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	9.4%	8.5%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	8.7%	9.1%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	13.7%	13.3%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	18.1%	18.5%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	12.5%	13.7%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	16.0%	15.4%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	6.7%	6.2%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	6.1%	5.9%	8.3%