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Reno, Nevada · ZIP 89521

Reno — ZIP 89521

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Reno (89521) scores 56/100 — Fair for Reno. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $713K.

56OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share19%
Property crime share81%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index68/100
Avg math proficiency41%
Avg reading proficiency59%
Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index35/100
Typical home value$713K
Median rent$2,468/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$713K

Median Rent

$2,468/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 8 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

12,615

Violent Crime

2,344

Property Crime

10,271

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Washoe County, Nevada (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
NICK POULAKIDAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05487
61%
68%
BROWN ELEMENTARYPK–05514
56%
61%
KENDYL DEPOALI MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08921
44%
63%
DOUBLE DIAMOND ELEMENTARYPK–05444
39%
46%
DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL09–121,738
36%
68%
Nevada Connections Academy09–121,054
11%
49%
JWOOD RAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05602Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

40,537

Median Income

$127K

Homeownership

69%

Median Age

41.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 89521 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 89521 has a school score of 68/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 89521 is approximately $713K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 89521 in Reno has an overall NeighborScore of 56/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.