Reno, NV — City Profile & Demographics 2026
Population 268,959 · Nevada · Updated May 2026
Population
268,959
Median Income
$78,448
Home Price
$570,934
Unemployment
5.0%
Poverty Rate
12.5%
Bachelor's+
35.7%
Full Demographics — Reno, NV
27 metrics across 8 categories, compared to US national averages.
Demographics
| Metric | Reno, NV | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 268,959 | — | |
| Pop. Density / sq mi | N/A | — | |
| Median Age | 37.3 | 38.9 | |
| Foreign Born | 16.1% | 13.8% | |
| White | 63.5% | 61.6% | |
| Black | 3.2% | 12.4% | |
| Asian | 7.0% | 6.0% | |
| Hispanic | 24.6% | 18.7% | |
| Spanish at Home | N/A | 13.2% |
Economy
| Metric | Reno, NV | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median HH Income | $78,448 | $74,580 | |
| Per Capita Income | $45,180 | $40,480 | |
| Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level | $62,696 | $64,500 | |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% | 3.8% | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% | 11.5% | |
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.7% | 35.8% |
Housing
Source: Zillow ZHVI, Census ACS
| Metric | Reno, NV | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $570,934 | $410,000 | |
| Homeownership Rate | 49.4% | 65.4% |
Safety
| Metric | Reno, NV | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 460 | 380 | |
| Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 2417 | 1950 |
Health
| Metric | Reno, NV | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity RateCDC PLACES | 28.4% | 33.0% | |
| Diabetes RateCDC PLACES | 9.5% | 11.6% | |
| Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month | 18.5% | 14.0% | |
| No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES | 13.0% | 9.6% | |
| Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES | 18.9% | 15.5% | |
| Current SmokersCDC PLACES | 12.8% | 12.5% |
Climate
| Metric | Reno, NV | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 53.0°F | 54.5°F | |
| Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 8.3 in | 30.2 in |
Air Quality
| Metric | Reno, NV | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.) | 5.2 µg/m³ | 8.5 µg/m³ | |
| Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50 | 75.0% | 70.0% |
Commute
| Metric | Reno, NV | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS | 22.3 min | 27.0 min |
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About Reno, NV
Reno is a city in Nevada, United States. With a population of 268,959, it is one of the notable cities in the region. Compared to the US average, Reno shows stronger household income ($78,448 median HH income vs $74,580 median HH income US avg) and obesity rate (28.4% obesity rate vs 33.0% obesity rate US avg). However, the city has a higher unemployment at 5.0% unemployment, compared to the US average of 3.8% unemployment. Data sourced from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Survey (2023), CDC PLACES, FBI CDE, NOAA, and EPA.