Neighborhood in Reno, Parker County

Living in Central Reno, Reno

F

3rd of 3areas in Reno
Overall score 6 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Reno overall: C

Central Reno covers part of Reno, TX, home to about 1,100 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 3 areas we score in Reno. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

  • Pricey
  • Cost of living scores low (18 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (4 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.9 mi
Pharmacy3.9 mi
Park3.0 mi
Cafe3.5 mi
Restaurant0.8 mi
Gym3.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care4.0 mi
Childcare2.2 mi
Library4.3 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
1,100
Median rent
$1,830
Median home value
$375,000
Household income
$88,100
Average commute
36 min
Homes owned
86%
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What it's like to live in Central Reno

Central Reno is an area in Reno with about 1,100 residents, homes built around 1986, mostly owner-occupied (86%) and 27% of households with children.

It grades F against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 3 areas in Reno, which grades C overall.

Pros of living in Central Reno

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Central Reno

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,830, 45% higher than the Reno median.
  • Higher poverty. 18% of residents live below the poverty line, against 6.3% across Reno.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 36 minutes, against 31 for Reno as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Central Reno report card

Each grade compares Central Reno with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade D

    Median rent $1,830, homes cost 4.3x income.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $88,100, 3.5% unemployed.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 77 of 100 on the state rating.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 0 violent crimes per 100k, 448 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 36 min, 6.2% work from home.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    11% have a bachelor’s degree.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    14% of adults uninsured.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    86% of homes owner-occupied.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    91% of homes have broadband.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Reno compared with Reno

Better than Reno

  • Vacant homes: 5.5%7 points lower than Reno (13%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 86%2 points higher than Reno (85%)

Worse than Reno

  • Median rent: $1,83045% higher than Reno ($1,263)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 70%14 points higher than Reno (56%)
  • People below the poverty line: 18%12 points higher than Reno (6.3%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • BSpringtown Reno ElementaryElementary, Springtown ISD1.5 mi
  • DSanto Forte Junior HighMiddle, Azle ISD2.2 mi
  • BAzle High SchoolHigh, Azle ISD3.2 mi

Cost of living in Central Reno

Median rent in Central Reno is $1,830 a month, 45% higher than the Reno median. A household would need about $73,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $375,000, about the same as the Reno median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,429 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRenoTexas
Median rent45% higher than Reno$1,830$1,263$1,403
Median home value3% higher than Reno$375,000$362,400$283,800
Home value to income13% higher than Reno4.3x3.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent14 points higher than Reno70%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them2 points higher than Reno86%85%63%
Vacant homes7 points lower than Reno5.5%13%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Reno198619891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,429
Mortgage payment
$2,053
Property tax
$376
Median rent, for comparison
$1,830

Based on a $375,000 home in Central Reno, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereRenoTexas
Median household income8% lower than Reno$88,100$96,118$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points higher than Reno3.5%1.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line12 points higher than Reno18%6.3%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Reno11%9.9%34%
Average commute16% higher than Reno36 min31 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Reno6.2%5.8%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Reno0%1.8%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Reno91%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Central Reno

Under 1821%
18 to 3423%
35 to 6442%
65 and over14%
Race and ethnicity
White84%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race2.4%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Reno

  1. 1D+Southwest RenoMedian rent $1,370
  2. 2D-South RenoMedian rent $1,390

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. DNorthwest LancasterLancaster
  2. FLakewood HeightsHouston
  3. FCentral LakehillsLakehills

Questions about Central Reno

Is Central Reno a good place to live?

Central Reno covers part of Reno, TX, home to about 1,100 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 3 areas we score in Reno. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Central Reno?

Median rent in Central Reno is $1,830 a month, 45% higher than the Reno median. The median home is worth $375,000, 3% higher than the Reno median. A median home costs 4.3x the median household income, compared with 3.8x across Reno.

What schools serve Central Reno?

The closest rated public schools are Springtown Reno Elementary (elementary, rated B), Santo Forte Junior High (middle, rated D) and Azle High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Reno that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.