Population 39,967 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Reno
Household size in South Reno
| Period | South Reno | Reno | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.49 | 2.73 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.59 | 2.80 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.46 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.35 | 2.45 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.04 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in South Reno are small: just 2.35 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.45, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in South Reno
| Period | South Reno | Reno | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.3 | 37.4 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.2 | 38.3 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.8 | 39.2 | 39.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.1 | 39.9 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +2.5 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
At 40.1, the median age in South Reno is the same as the national median, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.3, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in South Reno
| Period | South Reno | Reno | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 12.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 11.5% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 11.0% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 10.9% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in South Reno: 8.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in South Reno
Renters in South Reno
| Period | South Reno | Reno | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.1% | 44.1% | 39.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.6% | 47.0% | 44.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.6% | 45.8% | 43.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.8% | 44.6% | 40.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +0.4 pts | +0.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in South Reno than nationally: 45.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. More than a third of owners (36.9%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the southeast. The renter share is up 8.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in South Reno
| Period | South Reno | Reno | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 10.8% | 14.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 11.2% | 14.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 6.7% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 8.2% | 9.0% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −2.7 pts | −5.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in South Reno: 6.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 5.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only one other Reno neighborhood has a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in South Reno
| Period | South Reno | Reno | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1997 | 1984 | 1990 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1999 | 1985 | 1991 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2002 | 1987 | 1992 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2006 | 1990 | 1995 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in South Reno is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2006, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1997 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the northwest has the oldest housing. No other Reno neighborhood has newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in South Reno
| Period | South Reno | Reno | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,501 | $1,199 | $1,199 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,449 | $1,150 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,739 | $1,320 | $1,276 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,351 | $1,943 | $1,787 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$850 | +$743 | +$587 | +$606 |
Rent in South Reno runs $2,351 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $850 a month from 2006–10, a 57% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.7% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. No other Reno neighborhood has higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in South Reno
Bachelor's degrees in South Reno
| Period | South Reno | Reno | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.6% | 30.6% | 22.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.8% | 30.5% | 22.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.6% | 34.0% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 53.3% | 37.4% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.7 pts | +6.8 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in South Reno: 53.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 13.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. South Reno has the highest share of college graduates of any Reno neighborhood.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in South Reno
| Period | South Reno | Reno | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.6% | 86.9% | 84.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.0% | 87.0% | 84.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.2% | 89.6% | 86.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 89.7% | 87.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in South Reno: 96.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 1.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. No other Reno neighborhood has a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in South Reno
| Period | South Reno | Reno | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 8.1% | 9.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 10.4% | 11.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 5.3% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 5.0% | 6.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in South Reno than nationally: unemployment was 3.7%, against 5.4%. Only one other Reno neighborhood has lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.6 points, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
South Reno compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Reno | 2.35 | 40.1 | 8.6% | 45.8% | 6.8% | 2006 | $2,351 | 53.3% | 96.5% | 3.7% |
| South Central | 2.29 | 40.4 | 16.9% | 65.5% | 10.1% | 1982 | $1,760 | 29.9% | 82.6% | 6.4% |
| East Reno | 2.51 | 35.9 | 15.9% | 58.4% | 9.2% | 1980 | $1,587 | 23.0% | 82.1% | 5.1% |
| Midtown | 1.80 | 37.0 | 7.5% | 80.5% | 13.4% | 1966 | $1,297 | 33.9% | 90.2% | 6.5% |
| Southwest | 2.20 | 43.1 | 6.3% | 39.9% | 8.3% | 1980 | $2,156 | 52.1% | 94.5% | 3.8% |
| Powning Addition | 1.65 | 43.4 | 8.0% | 74.8% | 11.3% | 1971 | $1,342 | 32.6% | 90.0% | 7.7% |
| Old Northwest-West University | 2.21 | 35.1 | 7.2% | 49.3% | 12.1% | 1974 | $1,589 | 41.2% | 91.6% | 5.9% |
| Northeast | 2.51 | 34.6 | 13.6% | 68.2% | 7.4% | 1988 | $1,404 | 21.7% | 81.2% | 7.3% |
| Northwest | 2.39 | 43.9 | 7.0% | 31.0% | 4.3% | 2000 | $2,279 | 47.7% | 95.5% | 3.5% |
| Foothill Meadows | 3.26 | 34.2 | 9.0% | 14.4% | 6.1% | 2009 | $2,183 | 44.0% | 96.7% | 4.4% |
| North Valleys | 2.95 | 34.5 | 16.2% | 33.2% | 9.3% | 2000 | $1,868 | 22.2% | 84.7% | 4.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up South Reno. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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