The Town FilesReno, Texas
City in Parker County · population 2,878 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $362,400
- Household income
- $96,118
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 97°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 38.6
Reno is a city of 2,878 people in Parker County, Texas. The median home is worth $362,400, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for a vacation home than 85% of Texas towns, better for first-time buyers than 84% of Texas towns, quieter than 74% of Texas towns.
How Reno ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Reno is worth $362,400, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $96,118, which is more affordable than 20% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,263 a month. 84.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Reno | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $362,400 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,263 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $96,118 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 84.6% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in Reno
| People | Reno | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.6% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 18.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.9% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.3% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 9.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.4% | — |
| Work from home | 5.8% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 30.9 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in Reno
July highs average 96.6°F and January lows 34.4°F. About 37.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.2 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 109 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 40 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Reno since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 2, 1957 about 5.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 25, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 186 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 1, 2024.
Severe weather in Parker County since 1996
Parker County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| June 11, 2016 | Flood | DR-4272: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Parker County
Parker County had 41,507 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,835 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Reno itself the ACS puts it at 1%.
Towns near Reno
- Azle, TX4.0 mi · 13,369 people · home $287,100
- Briar, TX4.9 mi · 7,035 people · home $405,900
- Pecan Acres, TX5.2 mi · 4,808 people · home $493,500
- Springtown, TX6.8 mi · 3,064 people · home $261,300
- Lake Worth, TX12.2 mi · 4,711 people · home $236,700
- Saginaw, TX13.0 mi · 23,890 people · home $298,500
- Sansom Park, TX13.9 mi · 5,454 people · home $158,200
- Willow Park, TX14.3 mi · 4,936 people · home $374,200
Reno questions
Is Reno, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Reno scores better for retirees than 37% of Texas towns and quieter than 74%. 15.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.6).
How much does a house cost in Reno?
The median owner-occupied home in Reno is valued at $362,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $96,118, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $1,263 a month.
What is the weather like in Reno?
July highs average 96.6°F and January lows 34.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.5 inches of precipitation a year and 1.2 inches of snow.
Does Reno get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Reno since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 2, 1957. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- 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)