RENO PROFILE

Reno, situated in a high desert valley at 4,400 feet above sea level, is the third largest city in Nevada.

Kayaker on the Truckee River in downtown Reno | See more photos!

Reno touts itself as the "Biggest Little City in the World" and is famous for its casinos and year-round outdoor activities. Reno is only 45 minutes from Lake Tahoe and some of the best ski resorts in the country.

Among GreatPlacesToRetire.com cities, Reno ranks high in man-made hazards risk, recreation and medical care. Reno ranks low in taxes and water quality.

For more detailed city facts -- including data on home prices, population demographics, medical care, air quality, water quality and more -- click on the City Report graphic below:

To Reno City Report

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