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Reno city (Lamar County), TX

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Reno city (Lamar County) - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

3,478
Residents
$85,179
Median income
$211,100
Median home
$973
Median rent (state)

Reno city (Lamar County) - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Reno city (Lamar County) places in the 67th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

67th
percentile, household income
46th
percentile, home value
12th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Reno city (Lamar County), TX

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 3,478 residents in Reno city (Lamar County), a small town within Texas. Reno city (Lamar County) households earn a median of $85,179 annually, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 15.1%. Typical homes in Reno city (Lamar County) are valued around $211,100, and the median resident age is 33.8 years. About 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 68.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 12 residential building permits were authorized in Reno city (Lamar County) (Building Boom), up 50% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data.

Texas tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Texas at 97.1 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Near Average). A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $973 per month statewide. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Texas run around $223, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. The average commute for Reno city (Lamar County) workers runs 17.4 minutes, with 90.1% driving alone and 0.0% working from home. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 79.5 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (High).

Population

3,478 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Texas

Median Household Income

$85,179 /yr

Poverty 15.1%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.1 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Texas average

How does Reno city (Lamar County) compare to other US cities?

Here's how Reno city (Lamar County) stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 67% higher than other cities
Home value 46% pricier than other cities
Median rent 12% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Reno city (Lamar County) against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Texas only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Texas-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Reno city (Lamar County) near the bottom of Texas's cities

Among the 1,663 Texas cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Reno city (Lamar County) ranks #1,343 - the 0th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Reno city (Lamar County) only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#390 of 1,520
74th percentile in Texas
Median Gross Rent
#1,343 of 1,663
0th percentile in Texas
Median Home Value
#521 of 1,505
65th percentile in Texas
Poverty Rate
#496 of 1,663
70th percentile in Texas
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#467 of 1,663
72nd percentile in Texas

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Texas only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

67thIncome percentile

67th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Reno city (Lamar County)'s home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$211,100 Among the most affordable more affordable than 54% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Reno city (Lamar County) $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Reno city (Lamar County), TX Reno city (Lamar County), TX's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Reno city (Lamar County), TX-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Reno city (Lamar County), TX median $85,179/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Reno city (Lamar County), TX's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Reno city (Lamar County), TX. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 26.2%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 15.1%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 68.9%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
3,478
Median Income
$85,179
Median Home Value
$211,100
Median Age
33.8
Poverty Rate
15.1%
Labor force participation
68.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
26.2%

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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3,450 residents3,500 residents3,550 residents3,600 residents 202020212022202320242025 3,463 residents 3,575 residents ▲ +3.2%
Reno city (Lamar County)'s Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
12
housing units authorized
Single-Family
8
detached homes
Multifamily
4
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
3.5
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 8
2020 3
2021 8
2022 15
2023 4
2024 12

Permit volume increased 50% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
17.4 minutes
Drive Alone
90.1%
Carpool
9.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
0.0%

Based on 1,565 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Texas - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$45
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$48
avg/month
Total Utilities
$223
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Texas state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Texas state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Reno city (Lamar County) sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.1
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$973/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
79.5 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

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Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Reno city (Lamar County)'s 3,478 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Oxford, MI
3,478 people
San Antonio Heights, CA
3,479 people
Coleytown, CT
3,479 people
Wrightsville, GA
3,479 people
Union City, IN
3,477 people
West Point, NE
3,479 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Reno city (Lamar County)'s $85,179 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Hydesville, CA
$85,179 median income
Allenton, WI
$85,185 median income
Trainer, PA
$85,170 median income
Alhambra, CA
$85,189 median income
Hawi, HI
$85,197 median income
Wyndmere, ND
$85,197 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Reno city (Lamar County), TX Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Reno city (Lamar County), TX - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 85.3% 6.5% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 1.9% White 85.3% Black or African American 5.5% Asian 1.7% American Indian 1.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 6.5% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Reno city (Lamar County) compares to nearby Texas cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Reno city (Lamar County) (this city) 3,478 $85,179
La Blanca 3,479 $50,491
Clifton 3,489 $63,696
Central Gardens 3,491 $81,042
Census ACS 5-year FIPS TX Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Reno city (Lamar County), TX?

What is the population of Reno city (Lamar County), TX? +

Reno city (Lamar County), TX counts 3,478 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Reno city (Lamar County), TX? +

In Reno city (Lamar County), the typical household earns $85,179 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Reno city (Lamar County)? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Reno city (Lamar County); the closest available measure is the Texas state average, a cost of living index of 97.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Texas vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Reno city (Lamar County), TX? +

The median home value in Reno city (Lamar County) is $211,100, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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