2022 Best Places to Live in the Reno Area

• Town in Nevada

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• Population 2,041

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  Rating 4.67 out of 5  9 reviews

Current Resident: It's been a wonderful experience living here so far! The people are nice, and the location is perfect. It only takes me ten minutes to walk to the lake and five minutes to walk to restaurants. I also love just how close I am to the outdoors! A trail head is no more than a ten minute drive away. The scenery is breathtaking. The way the sun sets on the lake and gives off an alpine glow as it reflects off the mountains. like a burning crimson fire that's slowly fading into the dark.... Read 9 reviews

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• Population 9,160

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  Rating 4.07 out of 5  41 reviews

Niche User: Truckee is the best place in the world! Haha. Well. I may be a little biased. I was born and raised there after all. I have lived in five states, four countries, and have visited every place in between, but nothing has ever compared to Truckee. The warm summers and snowy winters are any athletes dream. My teachers, from preschool to highschool, were amazing. And nothing quite compares to being able to venture out the back of your house into the forest and curl up with a book. The one critique I would have is, the rapid population rise of the town has resulted in insane housing price increases.... Read 41 reviews

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• Population 16,666

• Suburb of Reno, NV

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  Rating 4 out of 5  2 reviews

Current Resident: I find the area very quiet and mostly inhabited by the more elderly people and veterans. There are not many younger couples for a reason that I think is because the housing is so expensive many people can only afford apartments. The diversity is absolutly terrible but the area is very full of wildlife and safe but never leave small animals outside alone at night because there are coyotes.... Read 2 reviews

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• Population 1,308

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Former Resident: Tahoe is absolutely a gorgeous and lovely place to live. It's very safe, there's lots of sports and nature, it's a very active community, and the forest is your backyard.... Read 2 reviews

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• Population 1,233

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  Rating 3.78 out of 5  1,079 reviews

Current Resident: Reno is constantly growing which allows the activities in the community to constantly be expanding! Already being a city full of people that attend burning man, there are always new events and businesses to participate in all of the time. Whether it be artistic, fitness, music, or many other arenas, I have enjoyed growing up here and seeing it flourish.... Read 1,079 reviews

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• Population 250,903

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  Rating 3.7 out of 5  169 reviews

Current Resident: Carson City has a wonderful small town vibe. Downtown is home to the state capitol and many small businesses. Some of the best food you will find is in downtown Carson! Carson City is the perfect town to access multiple different hiking/walking/biking trails. The mountains are all around you. There is the perfect amount of snow in the winter; not too much and not too little. There are four seasons to enjoy as well. Lake Tahoe is about 1 hour away and is incredibly beautiful. The biggest little city, Reno, is only 30 minutes away for all of your city needs.... Read 169 reviews

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• Population 55,244

• Suburb of Reno, NV

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  Rating 3.78 out of 5  336 reviews

Current Resident: I like the Sparks-Reno area as a person that has lived there for about 4 years now. It is a city in a sense that there are plenty of stores for most things you can think of as well as plenty of recreational activities to participate in. Tahoe is only about an hour away so that it always a plus. But despite being a city, the area doesn't feel too overwhelming, such as a city like Los Angeles. The only downside is there are certainly parts of the Reno-Sparks area that are more developed than others.... Read 336 reviews

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• Population 102,895

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  Rating 3.76 out of 5  25 reviews

Current Resident: I love the town of Gardnerville. We lived in South lake tahoe for many years and made the move to gardnerville 8 years ago. I agree that there are a ton of conservative people as there is with most small towns across america, but most aren't forcing their opinions on you, I am not overly sensitive, and dont need to be surrounded by people who think like me. Not much to do, but you have Lake tahoe, Reno and Carson city close by. You have plenty of off roading in the area for atv/utv use, hiking and other outdoor activities. There are plenty of jobs in the area, but most are not high paying. This really is an excellent community for retirees and people who work from home. Gardnerville is a very clean town without vandalism and graffiti, neighborhoods are all kept very clean, they also have community clean ups for the blm land. People are moving here from California and driving the prices of homes up, so it's harder to find a place to live.... Read 25 reviews

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• Population 6,013

• Suburb of Reno, NV

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Niche User: The atmosphere of the Carson Valley is a very active one. There are trails all over to hike while being able to view the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains. The Carson Valley is only twenty minutes away from Tahoe which allows for frequent trips to the icy blue clear lake. My parents moved to the Carson Valley before I was born and I have lived here since then except for when I go back to school at University of the Pacific for the school year. If I could choose to live here again I would definitely do that all over again. There may be mountains throughout the world, but nothing beats the Sierra Nevada's when they are covered in snow or the smell of newly fallen rain upon the hills of sagebrush. Home means Nevada and it will continue to be home until I die.... Read 3 reviews

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• Population 6,173

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  Rating 4 out of 5  15 reviews

Current Resident: Minden is my quant little town just outside of the capital of Nevada. The view of the snow capped sierras can be see from all directions. The landscapes and farmlands are incredible. It is just big enough that families have opportunities in all aspects, but still small enough to feel a personal connection with those you meet. Everyone is kind, caring, and the community truly sticks together. I wouldn’t want to change my little hometown.... Read 15 reviews

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• Population 3,409

• Suburb of Reno, NV

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  Rating 4.2 out of 5  30 reviews

Current Resident: One of the better suburbs in the Reno-Sparks Metropolitan Area. Much cleaner once you start getting closer, but once you're out of the area, you pretty much are headed towards Pyramid Lake. Love the houses here, but the house prices are trending upwards due to the demand in this area. Definitely better than Lemmon Valley. Great new schools, not much nightlife. Family-friendly.... Read 30 reviews

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• Population 15,820

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  Rating 4.15 out of 5  54 reviews

Current Resident: South Lake Tahoe is an amazing place to live and explore as there are so many things to do throughout South Lake Tahoe. You have one of the best sceneries in the whole entire world and that is Lake Tahoe. You have so many different types of food options throughout South Lake Tahoe. The town is also small where you can recognize some faces and create a relationship, but it is also touristy if you go towards state line. I absolutely love South Lake Tahoe.... Read 54 reviews

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• Population 22,535

• Suburb of Reno, NV

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  Rating 3.09 out of 5  34 reviews

Current Resident: Lower crime rate and community Policing neighborhood watch. I enjoy the local Facebook that discusses everything that is going on in the community... Read 34 reviews

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• Population 21,179

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  Rating 4.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Current Resident: I love living in Kings Beach, but Niche has a number of things wrong about the community: 1) We have 3,800 residents, not 2,800. 2) Our median home value is $563,000, not $450,000. 3) We are most certainly NOT a suburb, and few if any residents work in Reno. Most people work in Incline Village, Truckee, Tahoe City, Squaw, Northstar, Kings Beach, or remotely from home. Kings Beach is family friendly community with tons of outdoor recreation. It has far too many tourists, especially in summer. That's because the public beaches are phenomenal. We have more than our fair share of live music thanks to the free music on the beach series & the casinos 1 mile up the road host many live shows. The schools are good too; the elementary school is dual Spanish-English immersion. Kings beach is densely built, like a real town, not a suburb. You will definitely get to know your neighbors. If you are interested in finding a house, check out the Cutler Team. They know the community very well.... Read 3 reviews

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• Population 2,826

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  Rating 3.8 out of 5  25 reviews

Current Resident: All in all a great family, ranching and farm community. Some schools are great. Would rate it higher in safety, but have had a few incidents in the past few years locally that have dragged down the rating.... Read 25 reviews

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• Population 11,432

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  Rating 3.56 out of 5  9 reviews

Niche User: I absolutly love this area. It is everything anyone can ask for. The lake is only 20 miles away, the town is small, and carson is only about 10 min away for shopping. The crime rate is very low and all individuals are kind.... Read 9 reviews

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• Population 6,043

• Suburb of Reno, NV

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Current Resident: It is a beautiful small town where the people are very close knit. The only thing I would like to change is their be more law enforcement(many dui's and accidents occur here) and less construction... Read 2 reviews

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• Population 1,161

• Suburb of Reno, NV

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  Rating 2.94 out of 5  16 reviews

Current Resident: I love cold springs because it's a more ideal place to raise my children and the schools are absolutely wonderful with the kids. It's a smaller community, everyone is friendly and neighborly. I feel safe about my children going outside and playing. It's also so much quieter then being in town which is consistently chaotic. There are a couple of convenient stores and a couple of restaurants. Also, there are a few nice family parks even a skate park and basketball quarts. Very family oriented and a beautiful place to raise a family. My reasoning for only four stars is because I feel that a few more things could be done for instance public transportation. If you don't have a vehicle or something happens to it and you need to get to town you're going to have a long walk ahead of yourself. Public transportation would definitely fix a huge part of any negative thoughts about cold springs. For the most part, I love cold springs and hope to see many more years to come.... Read 16 reviews

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• Population 10,704

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  Rating 3.47 out of 5  60 reviews

Current Resident: I absolutely love Fernley. It's a small town with a big heart. Maybe the only thing I would change would be the choices of restaurants we have here... Read 60 reviews

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• Population 20,616

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  Rating 3.54 out of 5  28 reviews

Current Resident: Dayton is such a welcoming community. I have lived in a lot of different cities in different states and pleasantly surprised with the friendliness here. I also find the scenery very beautiful from the open sky and spaces, sunsets, lakes, outdoor activities, and the close proximity to the Sierras.... Read 28 reviews

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• Population 14,258

• Suburb of Reno, NV

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  Rating 4.08 out of 5  12 reviews

Current Resident: Very safe, a lot of construction which means lots of traffic at the moment. Excited to see what improvements will be made though! Adding more stores.... Read 12 reviews

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• Population 5,183

• Suburb of Reno, NV

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  Rating 4 out of 5  5 reviews

Current Resident: Nice, quiet place to live in. Only 10-15 minutes away from downtown. The Community are really nice and friendly. New houses are being built and growing very quickly. The freeways need a little work, traffic is becoming a little more congested during rush hours. Elementary, Middle School, and the High School is only 5 minutes away and are good schools. Grocery stores are really close as well.... Read 5 reviews

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• Population 1,085

• Town in Nevada

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• Population 287

• Town in Nevada

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• Population 261