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Reno, NV

Founded 1868Washoe CountyElev. 1,373 m
Population
268,959
Median home
$498,600
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
86
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Reno

With about 268,959 residents, Reno is one of Nevada's notable places. Reno was founded in 1868 and sits in Washoe County. The median age is 37.3 and the median household income is $78,448. Homes carry a median value of $498,600, and about 49% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (58.3%). Around 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
268,959
Median age
37.3
Median household income
$78,448
Per-capita income
$45,180
Poverty rate
12.5%
High-school grad or higher
89.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.7%
Unemployment
5%
Avg. commute
20.6 min
Work from home
10.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White58.3%
Hispanic or Latino24.6%
Black3.1%
Asian6.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts38%
Sales & office20.8%
Service18.8%
Production, transportation & material moving14.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$498,600
Median gross rent
$1,453/mo
Owner-occupied
49.4%
Median year built
1989
Households
112,061
Avg. household size
2.35

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Reno has 86 public schools — 47 elementary, 11 middle, 16 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 20 schools
Reading49%
Math33%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Academy For Career EducationHighGrades 9–12charter
ACADEMY OF ARTS CAREERS & TECHHighGrades 9–12
Coral Academy High SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
Davidson AcademyHighGrades 5–12
EARL WOOSTER HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
enCompass AcademyHighGrades 9–12charter
GALENA HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
INNOVATIONS HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
Nevada Connections AcademyHighGrades 9–12charter
Nevada State High School II MeadowwoodHighGrades 11–12charter
NORTH VALLEYS HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
RENO HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
ROBERT MCQUEEN HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime54% above national
Reno594
Nevada438
United States386
↑ 6% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime36% above national
Reno2,651
Nevada2,576
United States1,952
↑ 17% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Reno Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Reno.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Washoe County
Winter weatherVery High
EarthquakeRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
WildfireRelatively High
AvalancheRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Reno is in Washoe County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Reno was founded in 1868 and sits in Washoe County. Elevation ~1,373 m.

Population trend
272K222K268,95920102024
Map of Reno
Reno, NV
Where Reno is
Las VegasHendersonNorth Las VegasRenoSparksCarson
Historic places

60 on the National Register of Historic Places.

20th Century ClubBorland--Clifford HouseGraham, William J., HouseHumphrey HouseNeveda-California-Oregon Railway Locomotive House and Machine ShopNortonia Boarding HouseTwaddle MansionTyson House
Notable people from Reno
Julia MancusoCurtis HansonDawn WellsKristoffer PolahaDavid TaylorDavid WiseEric WhitacrePaul LaxaltBryce JohnsonPat McCarran
People searches in Reno
Michael Smith (42)John Smith (37)James Smith (36)David Smith (34)Robert Smith (33)Michael Johnson (33)John JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Sparks (7 mi)Carson (28 mi)Fernley (35 mi)Fallon (57 mi)Yerington (57 mi)Lovelock (85 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Reno, NV (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Reno, Nevada.

Ryan Michael Nelson, 42
Reno · Washoe County · 89503
AKA Ryan M Nelson
Carlos Angel Ramirez, 30
Reno · Washoe County · 89502
AKA Faze, Carlos Meza
Angel Hernandez, 67
Reno · Washoe County · 89502
Angel Rodriguez, 34
Reno · Washoe County · 89503
Angelo L Johnson, 59
Reno · Washoe County
AKA Angelo Johnson, Angelo Lasalle Johnson
Miguel Ramirez, 63
Reno · Washoe County · 89512
AKA Miguel Ramirez, Miguel A Ramirez
Luis Marquez Perez, 74
Reno · Washoe County · 89512
AKA Luis Perez
Luis Alberto Vasquez-Lopez, 23
Reno · Washoe County · 89506
AKA Luis Alberto Lopez, Luis Lopezvaquez
Luis A Garcia, 46
Reno · Washoe County · 89512
AKA Happy Big, Luis Garcia
Edward Charles Wright, 66
Reno · Washoe County · 89501
AKA Charles Edward Wright, Edward Wright
Eddie Lee Metcalf, 75
Reno · Washoe County · 89502
AKA Edward Lee Jr, Eddie Metcalf
Kenneth Douglas Flores, 35
Reno · Washoe County · 89506
AKA Kenneth D Flores
George Walter Wright Iii, 75
Reno · Washoe County · 89508
AKA George Wright, George Walter Wright
Xavier Paul Perez, 29
Reno · Washoe County · 89506
AKA Paul Perez, Xavier P Perez
Badru Ali Mcnack, 50
Reno · Washoe County · 89512
AKA John Ray Bishop, James Crockett
Charles Henry Moore Iii, 65
Reno · Washoe County · 89521
AKA Charles Moore, Charles Henry Moore

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Reno — frequently asked

What is the population of Reno, Nevada?
Reno has a population of about 268,959, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Reno?
The median home value in Reno is $498,600, and the median gross rent is $1,453/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Reno safe? What is the crime rate?
Reno Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 594 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Reno face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Washoe County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, earthquake, lightning.
How many schools are in Reno?
Reno has 86 public schools (47 elementary, 11 middle, 16 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Reno?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Reno. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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