Reno, NV relocation guide
Moving to Reno, NV
$548,300Median home value
Washoe CountyArea
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About Reno
Reno is Nevada's second-largest city, the “Biggest Little City” in Washoe County at the foot of the Sierra Nevada. Downtown has casinos and a revitalized riverwalk district along the Truckee River, while the suburbs — Somersett, South Meadows, Damonte Ranch — hold most of the newer housing. Tech and logistics employers have diversified the old gaming economy, and Lake Tahoe skiing is 45 minutes away.
Home prices in Reno
The median home value in Reno is $548,300.
Top places in Reno
- Truckee Riverwalk — the downtown river district with restaurants and the whitewater park.
- Midtown District — the Virginia Street corridor of murals, breweries, and shops.
- National Automobile Museum — the Harrah collection downtown.
- Rancho San Rafael Regional Park — the 580-acre park with the Wilbur D. May Museum.
- Nevada Museum of Art — the state's only accredited art museum.
- Lake Tahoe — beaches and skiing about 45 minutes southwest.
Commuting from Reno
- Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) is ~10 minutes southeast of downtown.
- Interstate 80 connects Reno to Sacramento (~2 hours) and Salt Lake City (~7 hours).
- RTC Washoe buses serve the metro; no rail.
Reno FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Reno, NV?
The median home value in Reno is $548,300. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Reno, NV?
Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) is ~10 minutes southeast of downtown.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.