The Town FilesWashoe County, Nevada
497,200 people. The median home is worth $539,900 (typical Nevada town: $361,550) and the median household earns $88,096.
Towns in Washoe County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno | 264,165 | $548,300 | $80,760 | 37.1 |
| Sparks | 108,445 | $483,800 | $89,056 | 37.2 |
| Sun Valley | 21,178 | $349,100 | $77,446 | 35.8 |
| Spanish Springs | 17,314 | $623,900 | $127,658 | 45.8 |
| Cold Springs | 10,153 | $433,300 | $93,732 | 36.7 |
| Incline Village | 9,462 | $1,454,600 | $167,069 | 47.9 |
| Lemmon Valley | 4,987 | $384,000 | $76,029 | 53.4 |
| Washoe Valley | 3,074 | $609,700 | $122,614 | 59.3 |
People and housing
| Washoe County | Typical Nevada town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $539,900 | $361,550 |
| Median rent | $1,608 | $1,386 |
| Median household income | $88,096 | $78,278 |
| Median age | 39.0 | 44.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.2% | 19.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.7% | 9.8% |
Jobs and pay
240,544 jobs in 2024, average pay $69,452 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 2,145 storm events in Washoe County from 1996 to 2026, with 17 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Washoe County has been included in 54 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | Fire | FM-5678: Bull Fire |
| September 1, 2026 | Fire | EM-3653: Hawk Fire |
| August 22, 2026 | Fire | FM-5674: Hawk Fire |
| August 11, 2026 | Fire | FM-5667: Fred Mountain Fire |
| August 11, 2026 | Fire | FM-5668: Stallion Fire |
| August 8, 2026 | Fire | FM-5663: Bug Fire |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).