Neighborhood in Reno, Parker County

Living in South Reno, Reno

D-

2nd of 3areas in Reno
Overall score 11 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Reno overall: C

South Reno covers part of Reno, TX, home to about 3,500 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in Reno. It does best on internet access and worst on errands and things to do.

  • Errands and things to do scores low (7 of 100)
  • Health scores low (19 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.3 mi
Pharmacy2.2 mi
Park1.4 mi
Cafe1.3 mi
Restaurant1.3 mi
Gym2.0 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.2 mi
Childcare1.3 mi
Library2.5 mi

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

Population
3,530
Median rent
$1,390
Median home value
$242,000
Household income
$63,600
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
74%
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What it's like to live in South Reno

South Reno is an area in Reno with about 3,500 residents, homes built around 1985, mostly owner-occupied (74%) and 38% of households with children.

It grades D- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 3 areas in Reno, which grades C overall.

Pros of living in South Reno

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in South Reno

  • Higher poverty. 19% of residents live below the poverty line, against 6.3% across Reno.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

South Reno report card

Each grade compares South 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 C-

    Median rent $1,390, homes cost 3.8x income.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $63,600, 2.2% unemployed.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 79 of 100 on the state rating.

    43 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 F

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 28 min, 11% work from home.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    18% have a bachelor’s degree.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    16% of adults uninsured.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    74% of homes owner-occupied.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    96% of homes have broadband.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

South Reno compared with Reno

Better than Reno

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 18%8 points higher than Reno (9.9%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 96%5 points higher than Reno (91%)
  • Average commute: 28 min8% lower than Reno (31 min)

Worse than Reno

  • Median household income: $63,60034% lower than Reno ($96,118)
  • People below the poverty line: 19%12 points higher than Reno (6.3%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 74%11 points lower than Reno (85%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BCross Timbers ElementaryElementary, Azle ISD1.2 mi
  • DSanto Forte Junior HighMiddle, Azle ISD1.8 mi
  • BAzle High SchoolHigh, Azle ISD1.9 mi

Cost of living in South Reno

Median rent in South Reno is $1,390 a month, 10% higher than the Reno median. A household would need about $56,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $242,000, 33% lower than the Reno median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,603 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRenoTexas
Median rent10% higher than Reno$1,390$1,263$1,403
Median home value33% lower than Reno$242,000$362,400$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Reno3.8x3.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points higher than Reno62%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them11 points lower than Reno74%85%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Reno15%13%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Reno198519891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,603
Mortgage payment
$1,325
Property tax
$279
Median rent, for comparison
$1,390

Based on a $242,000 home in South 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 income34% lower than Reno$63,600$96,118$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points higher than Reno2.2%1.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line12 points higher than Reno19%6.3%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points higher than Reno18%9.9%34%
Average commute8% lower than Reno28 min31 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points higher than Reno11%5.8%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Reno0.2%1.8%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Reno96%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in South Reno

Under 1822%
18 to 3427%
35 to 6433%
65 and over18%
Race and ethnicity
White79%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Black0.5%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race3.5%

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

Other neighborhoods in Reno

  1. 1D+Southwest RenoMedian rent $1,370
  2. 3FCentral RenoMedian rent $1,830

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D+West Texas CityTexas City
  2. DSouth ShermanSherman
  3. DMission Del LagoSan Antonio

Questions about South Reno

Is South Reno a good place to live?

South Reno covers part of Reno, TX, home to about 3,500 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in Reno. It does best on internet access and worst on errands and things to do.

How much does it cost to live in South Reno?

Median rent in South Reno is $1,390 a month, 10% higher than the Reno median. The median home is worth $242,000, 33% lower than the Reno median. A median home costs 3.8x the median household income, compared with 3.8x across Reno.

What schools serve South Reno?

The closest rated public schools are Cross Timbers 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.