The Town FilesReno, Michigan
Township in Iosco County · population 632 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $141,400
- Household income
- $49,583
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 48 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 50.4
Reno is a township of 632 people in Iosco County, Michigan. The median home is worth $141,400, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 81% of Michigan towns, quieter than 79% of Michigan towns, better for a vacation home than 77% of Michigan towns.
How Reno ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Reno is worth $141,400, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $49,583, which is more affordable than 48% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,063 a month. 96.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Reno | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $141,400 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,063 | $955 |
| Median household income | $49,583 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 96.6% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 27.9% | — |
Who lives in Reno
| People | Reno | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.4 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.1% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 19.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.6% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.7% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 6.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 7.3% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 35.0 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 73.0% | 88.8% |
Weather in Reno
July highs average 80.7°F and January lows 10.5°F. About 32.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 47.9 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 173 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Reno since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 27, 1991 about 7.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 5 deaths and 24 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 17, 2014.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 12, 2000.
Severe weather in Iosco County since 1996
Iosco County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 9, 2020 | Dam/Levee Break | DR-4547: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Iosco County
Iosco County had 7,724 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,332 a year. Unemployment was 6% in 2023; in Reno itself the ACS puts it at 5.2%.
Towns near Reno
- Grant, MI5.2 mi · 1,528 people · home $127,100
- Burleigh, MI5.7 mi · 726 people · home $148,200
- Logan, MI6.4 mi · 596 people · home $153,600
- Richland, MI7.8 mi · 827 people · home $106,500
- Sand Lake, MI8.1 mi · 1,418 people · home $157,500
- Hill, MI8.5 mi · 1,251 people · home $171,100
- Plainfield, MI9.7 mi · 3,350 people · home $174,300
- Tawas, MI11.1 mi · 1,733 people · home $159,000
Reno questions
Is Reno, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Reno scores better for retirees than 67% of Michigan towns and quieter than 79%. 24.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.4).
How much does a house cost in Reno?
The median owner-occupied home in Reno is valued at $141,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,583, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $1,063 a month.
What is the weather like in Reno?
July highs average 80.7°F and January lows 10.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.7 inches of precipitation a year and 47.9 inches of snow.
Does Reno get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Reno since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 27, 1991. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)