Neighborhood in Reno, Parker County

Living in Southwest Reno, Reno

D+

1st of 3areas in Reno
Overall score 32 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Reno overall: C

Southwest Reno covers part of Reno, TX, home to about 1,000 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 3 areas we score in Reno. It does best on jobs and income and worst on education levels.

  • Education levels scores low (10 of 100)
  • Health scores low (19 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store2.2 mi
Pharmacy4.3 mi
Park3.7 mi
Cafe2.6 mi
Restaurant0.7 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care4.3 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library4.5 mi

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

Population
1,050
Median rent
$1,370
Median home value
$133,000
Household income
$66,900
Average commute
34 min
Homes owned
88%
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What it's like to live in Southwest Reno

Southwest Reno is an area in Reno with about 1,100 residents, homes built around 1994, mostly owner-occupied (88%) and 31% of households with children.

Our grade for Southwest Reno is D+. That puts it 1st of 3 areas we grade in Reno, a city that gets a C overall.

Pros of living in Southwest Reno

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Southwest Reno

  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Southwest Reno report card

Each grade compares Southwest 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 B-

    Median rent $1,370, homes cost 2.0x income.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $66,900, 0% unemployed.

    75 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.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 34 min, 1.5% work from home.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    10% have a bachelor’s degree.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    16% of adults uninsured.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    88% of homes owner-occupied.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    88% of homes have broadband.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

Southwest Reno compared with Reno

Better than Reno

  • Home value to income: 2.0x47% lower than Reno (3.8x)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 6.2%4 points higher than Reno (1.8%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 88%4 points higher than Reno (85%)

Worse than Reno

  • Median household income: $66,90030% lower than Reno ($96,118)
  • Vacant homes: 24%12 points higher than Reno (13%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 63%7 points higher than Reno (56%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BSpringtown Reno ElementaryElementary, Springtown ISD1.9 mi
  • DSanto Forte Junior HighMiddle, Azle ISD4.1 mi
  • BAzle High SchoolHigh, Azle ISD4.2 mi

Cost of living in Southwest Reno

Median rent in Southwest Reno is $1,370 a month, 8% higher than the Reno median. A household would need about $55,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $133,000, 63% lower than the Reno median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,007 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRenoTexas
Median rent8% higher than Reno$1,370$1,263$1,403
Median home value63% lower than Reno$133,000$362,400$283,800
Home value to income47% lower than Reno2.0x3.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent7 points higher than Reno63%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them4 points higher than Reno88%85%63%
Vacant homes12 points higher than Reno24%13%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Reno199419891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,007
Mortgage payment
$728
Property tax
$279
Median rent, for comparison
$1,370

Based on a $133,000 home in Southwest 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 income30% lower than Reno$66,900$96,118$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Reno0%1.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Reno3.8%6.3%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Reno10%9.9%34%
Average commute11% higher than Reno34 min31 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than Reno1.5%5.8%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points higher than Reno6.2%1.8%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points lower than Reno88%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 Southwest Reno

Under 1822%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6437%
65 and over15%
Race and ethnicity
White89%
Hispanic or Latino2.7%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race8.1%

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

Other neighborhoods in Reno

  1. 2D-South RenoMedian rent $1,390
  2. 3FCentral RenoMedian rent $1,830

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C+West WeatherfordWeatherford
  2. D+North HitchcockHitchcock
  3. CStablewood FarmsSan Antonio

Questions about Southwest Reno

Is Southwest Reno a good place to live?

Southwest Reno covers part of Reno, TX, home to about 1,000 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 3 areas we score in Reno. It does best on jobs and income and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Southwest Reno?

Renters in Southwest Reno pay a median of $1,370 a month, 8% higher than the Reno median. The median home is worth $133,000, 63% lower than the Reno median. A median home costs 2.0x the median household income, compared with 3.8x across Reno.

What schools serve Southwest 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.