Here's what it costs to live in Reno, Nevada, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,556 per month, while the typical home is valued around $548,300. Households earn a median of $80,760 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 54. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$80,760
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,556
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$548,300
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,289
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,489
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,870
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,539
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
273,212
Latest estimate
Median Age
37.1 yrs
Census ACS
Average AQI
54.0
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,348
Per month
Avg Home Value
$431,467
Census ACS
January Avg
36°F
July Avg
76°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.8
poor
Hospitals
5
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
89.4%
What is the cost of living index for Reno?
The cost of living index for Reno is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Reno?
The median gross rent in Reno is $1,556 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Reno?
The median household income in Reno is $80,760 per year.
What is the median home value in Reno?
The median home value in Reno is $548,300 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Reno?
Reno has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 54.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Reno?
Tax data for Nevada is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
