In Washoe, Nevada, the median home price is $574,902, compared with the Nevada median of $452,103; median household income is $88,096; the population is 497,200; schools rate 5.5 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 477.5 per 100k; and the average commute is 22.5 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Washoe at a glance
Population
497,200
Median Household Income
$88,096
Typical Home Value
$574,902
School District Rating
5.5
Violent Crime Rate
477.5
Avg Commute Time
22.5
About Washoe
Washoe has a population of 497,200. The median home value is $574,902, 27% above the Nevada median. Median household income is $88,096 (13% above the Nevada median). The most populated towns are Reno North, Reno Southeast, and Warm Springs-Truckee Canyon.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Washoe
12 towns, by population.
County rankings in Nevada
Every county in Nevada, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- 02Lowest monthly housing paymentCounties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment in Nevada
- 03Lowest property taxLowest Property Taxes in Nevada by County
- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in Nevada
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in Nevada
- 06Lowest natural disaster riskLowest Natural Disaster Risk Counties in Nevada
- 07Lowest flood riskLowest Flood Risk Counties in Nevada
- 08Lowest wildfire riskLowest Wildfire Risk Counties in Nevada
- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in Nevada
- 10Best school ratingsNevada School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Nevada
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Nevada
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Nevada
Washoe at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Washoe?
- Washoe has a population of 497,200 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Washoe?
- The median home value in Washoe is $574,902. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Washoe?
- Median household income in Washoe is $88,096 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Washoe in?
- Washoe is in Nevada.
- How many towns are in Washoe?
- Washoe contains 12 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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