Reno, Nevada Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Reno, NV Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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B
Education Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Reno | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 252,492 | 3,183,702 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2258.0 | 28.8 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.51% | 1.46% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.2 | 37.6 | 37.3 |
| Households | 105,682 | 1,202,222 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Reno grew by 32.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 252,492 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Reno is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 24.1% of residents. That is 3.2 points above Nevada as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 60,750 24.1% +3.2 pts
- Millennials 29–44 59,035 23.4% +0.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 47,125 18.7% -2.0 pts
- Boomers 61–79 40,045 15.9% -0.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Nevada, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.4% of the people living in Reno and men 50.6%.
- Women 49.4% Nevada 49.6%
- Men 50.6% Nevada 50.4%
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Economy
Reno has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Reno | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,222 | $78,637 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.36% | 4.94% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% | 6.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Reno is about 1% lower than in Nevada.
Housing
| Metric | Reno | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $448,532 | $357,758 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,527 | $1,597 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 48.8% | 60.0% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Reno is about 24.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,527 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Reno spend about 36 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 150 hours, about 6.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Reno | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.0 | 22.4 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 36.1 | 44.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 150 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,658 | $5,797 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 12.2% | 11.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 11,839 | 6,563 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,363 | 1,402 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Reno is 18 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Nevada.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Reno has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Reno | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.0% | 24.4% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.33 | 2.62 | 2.53 |
Health
Reno has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Reno | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.2 | 78.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.9% | 17.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.0% | 20.5% | 19.0% |
Reno, NV Compared With Nearby Cities
How Reno, NV compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NV | 252,492 | $78,222 #2/3 | $448,532 #1/3 | 18.0 min #1/3 |
| Sun Valley, NV | 21,618 | $76,855 | $346,012 | 22.0 min |
| Sparks, NV | 103,031 | $87,712 | $368,076 | 21.4 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Reno, Nevada.
How many people live in Reno, Nevada?
About 252,492 people live in Reno, Nevada, in 105,682 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 38.2, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is Reno, Nevada?
Averaged over its land area, Reno, Nevada has 2,258 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 26 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Reno, Nevada?
The median home costs 5.7 times the median household income ($448,532 against $78,222), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,527 a month takes about 23% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
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