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Reno, TX


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Reno, Texas

Reno, Texas, in Lamar county, is 73 miles NE of McKinney, Texas (center to center) and 98 miles NE of Dallas, Texas. The city has a population of 2,767.

The People and Families of Reno

In Reno, about 71% of adults are married. Reno is considered a city for married couples and families. One thing visitors notice about the city is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Reno had a median family income of $45,000.

Reno Housing

About 81% of housing units in Reno are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Reno, 96% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in Reno than in most places of its size.

High Points

Reno strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 17%Reno Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 17%Reno Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Reno Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Reno, TX

Comparing Reno to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Racial Diversity82
Well-Paid Single Women68
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men57
Age of the Population24
Senior Citizens23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size85

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home45
Walking and Biking to Work43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Affordability of Rents45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
People Living Alone24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime79
Low Property Crime69
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