Living in Washoe County, Nevada
Washoe County is a county in Nevada with a population of around 446,903, part of the Reno-Sparks, NV MSA metro area. The main communities are Reno, Sparks.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $1,886/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $527K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 4.0%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings cold winters (highs around 39°F) and warm summers (highs around 78°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and wildfire risk.
Demographics
Washoe County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 38 and a moderately educated workforce (31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.
Washoe County, Nevada
Home price trend in Washoe County
Top Cities and towns in Washoe County
Sparks
Population: 90,264
Home price:$471,531
Reno
Population: 245,255
Home price:$512,510
Rent Price trend in Washoe County
Demographics & Amenities in Washoe County
2 Hours to major Airport
No
Median age
38.4 Years
Average Family Size
3.22
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Washoe County
Earthquakes
Relatively HighWildfires
Relatively HighHurricanes
Not ApplicableDrought
Relatively ModerateTornados
Very LowEarthquakes
Relatively HighWildfires
Relatively HighHurricanes
Not ApplicableDrought
Relatively ModerateTornados
Very Low
Terrain & Weather in Washoe County
Average Summer temperature
83°F
Coast
Not near the coast
Sun
A lot of Sun
Precipitation
6.94 inches
Average Winter temperature
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Washoe County
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
56.4%
Total Employer Establishments
70,621
Poverty (%)
14.1%
Unemployment rate (%)
4%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Mean Hours Worked (female)
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Laws and Rights in Washoe County
Cannabis
Legal for recreational use
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability, Legal through 24 weeks+
Gun Carry
Permit required for concealed carry
Health inWashoe County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Washoe County
Robbery
0.77/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
2.36/ per 1000
Burglary
4.86/ per 1000
Arson
0.09/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
3.71/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000