The Town FilesReno Beach, Ohio
Community in Lucas County · population 713 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $167,400
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 35 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 49.6
Reno Beach is a community of 713 people in Lucas County, Ohio. The median home is worth $167,400, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks quieter than 97% of Ohio towns, better for cycling than 91% of Ohio towns, easier by car than 91% of Ohio towns.
How Reno Beach ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Reno Beach is worth $167,400, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). 92.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Reno Beach | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $167,400 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | — | $914 |
| Median household income | — | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | —× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 92.9% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 12.1% | — |
Who lives in Reno Beach
| People | Reno Beach | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.6 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.7% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 16.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.8% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 35.7% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 3.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.6% | — |
| Work from home | 7.0% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 49.5 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.6% | 90.9% |
Weather in Reno Beach
July highs average 84.6°F and January lows 20.1°F. About 32.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 35.1 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 118 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Reno Beach since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on June 5, 2010 about 10.0 miles from the town center and killed 7. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 7 deaths and 28 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 15, 2023.
Severe weather in Lucas County since 1996
Lucas County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| July 2, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1651: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Lucas County
Lucas County had 194,869 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,231 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Reno Beach itself the ACS puts it at 8.8%.
Towns near Reno Beach
- Curtice, OH6.5 mi · 1,552 people · home $282,500
- Oregon, OH8.9 mi · 19,950 people · home $204,600
- Millbury, OH10.7 mi · 1,193 people · home $216,000
- Genoa, OH11.2 mi · 2,232 people · home $144,100
- Northwood, OH11.8 mi · 5,160 people · home $183,100
- Walbridge, OH12.6 mi · 3,011 people · home $137,600
- Oak Harbor, OH12.8 mi · 2,821 people · home $142,200
- Luna Pier, MI13.3 mi · 1,382 people · home $188,800
Reno Beach questions
Is Reno Beach, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Reno Beach scores better for retirees than 73% of Ohio towns and quieter than 97%. 26.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.6).
How much does a house cost in Reno Beach?
The median owner-occupied home in Reno Beach is valued at $167,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of —. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Reno Beach?
July highs average 84.6°F and January lows 20.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.4 inches of precipitation a year and 35.1 inches of snow.
Does Reno Beach get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Reno Beach since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on June 5, 2010. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)