Town in Lamar County

Living in Reno, TX

B+

166th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 77 of 100

We give Reno a B+. It ranks 166th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on home ownership and education levels, with no clearly weak area. It is a strong pick for retirees.

  • Good for retirees
  • Short commutes
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Where Reno is in Texas.
Population
3,575+3.4% since 2020
Median rent
$88937% lower than Texas
Median home value
$235,60017% lower than Texas
Household income
$72,420Median
Average commute
20 minOne way
Violent crime
28Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Reno

Reno is a town in Lamar County. 3,575 people lived here in 2025, up 3.4% from 2020. It is spread out.

Places locals use include Reno Kiwanis Park and Northeast Texas Trail Corridor.

The median age is 33.8, 44% of households have children, 78% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $72,420 a year (8% lower than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Reno

  • Low violent crime. 28 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 93% lower than the Texas rate.
  • Lower rent. Median rent is $889, 37% lower than the Texas median.
  • Short commutes. The average trip to work takes 20 minutes, against 27 across Texas.

Cons of living in Reno

No clear weak spots in our data.

Who Reno suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit: violent crime is 93% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 79% for families.
  • Young professionalsA reasonable fit: household income is 8% lower than the Texas median, with 5 restaurants and 0 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 64% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA reasonable fit: 9.7% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 93% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 83% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 91% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $889 is 37% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 66% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $889 is 37% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 43% for people on a budget.

Reno report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Reno with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade C+

    Median rent $889, homes cost 3.3x income.

    49 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $72,420, 5.5% unemployed.

    44 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade C

    Not enough data.

    46 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: grade B

    28 violent crimes per 100k, 1,204 property crimes per 100k.

    65 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: no grade

    0 grocery stores, 5 restaurants, 2 parks mapped in town.

    No score vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 20 min, 2.1% work from home.

    42 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade B

    33% have a bachelor’s degree.

    66 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade C+

    9.7% of adults uninsured.

    52 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade A

    78% of homes owner-occupied.

    88 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade C+

    91% of homes have broadband.

    55 of 100 vs US towns

Where Reno stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 78%15 points higher than Texas (63%)
  • Median rent: $88937% lower than Texas ($1,403)
  • Average commute: 20 min27% lower than Texas (27 min)

Worse than Texas

  • Median household income: $72,4208% lower than Texas ($78,476)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%3 points lower than Texas (2.6%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 33%1 points lower than Texas (34%)

Cost of living in Reno

Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Reno is $889 a month, 37% lower than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $36,000 a year. Right now 49% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $793 for a one-bedroom, $1,036 for a two-bedroom and $1,354 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $235,600, 17% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $1,290 before tax, or $1,529 with property tax. That is $640 a month more than the median rent, so renting is the cheaper monthly choice unless you plan to stay for years.

Texas has no state income tax, but it leans on property taxes instead, though they are lighter here than in much of the state. The median homeowner in Reno pays $2,874 a year, 32% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in RenoStudio$7871 bedroom$7932 bedrooms$1,0363 bedrooms$1,3544 bedrooms$1,362
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Lamar County, TX. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent37% lower than Texas$889$1,403$1,413
Median home value17% lower than Texas$235,600$283,800$332,700
Home value to income10% lower than Texas3.3x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points lower than Texas49%52%51%
Median property tax per year32% lower than Texas$2,874$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them15 points higher than Texas78%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas199519921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,529
Mortgage payment
$1,290
Property tax
$240
Median rent, for comparison
$889

Based on a $235,600 home in Reno, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Is Reno safe?

In 2025, Reno Police Department, Lamar County reported 1 violent crimes and 43 property crimes. That works out to 28 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 93% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 1,204 property crimes per 100,000, 42% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime is down about 69% since 2021, based on the yearly rates below.

Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.

Violent crimes per 100,000 people in Reno by yearTexas2820212022202320242025

Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.

Violent crime
28
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
1,204
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Reno by yearTexas1,20420212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Reno Police Department, Lamar County, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.

Daily life in Reno

Everyday places mapped inside Reno, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Reno Kiwanis Park, Northeast Texas Trail Corridor.

The average one-way commute is 20 minutes, 27% shorter than the Texas average. 2% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

Downtown Paris is about 4 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Reno work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $72,420, income per person is $31,493, unemployment is 5.5% and 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
0
Pharmacies
0
Restaurants
5
Cafes
0
Bars
0
Parks
2
Gyms
0
Hospitals and urgent care
0
Childcare
0
Libraries
0

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income8% lower than Texas$72,420$78,476$80,734
Income per person23% lower than Texas$31,493$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Texas5.5%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than Texas11%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher1 points lower than Texas33%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher8 points higher than Texas94%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance10 points lower than Texas9.7%20%11%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Texas91%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute27% lower than Texas20 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home12 points lower than Texas2.1%14%15%
Workers who work from home2.1%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk0%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Reno

Under 1833%
18 to 3420%
35 to 6432%
65 and over15%

Median age 33.8 years. 44% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White87%
Hispanic or Latino3.1%
Black2.5%
Asian2.4%
Other or more than one race5.5%

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

Weather in Reno

Reno has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 96°F and January lows about 33°F. There are about 96 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 49 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Reno30°50°70°90°54J58F66M75A83M91J96J96A89S78O65N56DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Paris, 5 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

    Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

    Places near Reno

    Nearby, Paris gets a C, Blossom gets an A- and Powderly gets a B+. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

    1. CParisSmall city, 24,775 people4 mi
    2. A-BlossomTown, 1,393 people5 mi
    3. B+PowderlyTown, 1,140 people10 mi
    4. D-CooperTown, 2,055 people24 mi
    5. FClarksvilleTown, 2,853 people24 mi
    6. B-Honey GroveTown, 1,824 people26 mi

    Living in Reno: common questions

    Is Reno, TX a good place to live?

    We give Reno a B+. It ranks 166th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on home ownership and education levels, with no clearly weak area. It is a strong pick for retirees.

    How much does it cost to live in Reno?

    Median rent in Reno is $889 a month, 37% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $235,600, 17% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 3.3x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $1,529, including property tax.

    Is Reno safe?

    In 2025, Reno Police Department, Lamar County reported 28 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 93% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 1,204 per 100,000, 42% lower than the Texas rate.

    What is the weather like in Reno?

    Summers in Reno peak at about 96°F in July, and January nights fall to about 33°F. Expect around 96 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 49 inches of rain.

    How long is the commute in Reno?

    The average one-way commute is 20 min, 27% lower than the Texas average. About 2.1% of workers work from home. It is about 4 miles from downtown Paris.

    Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.