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Washoe Valley

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Washoe Valley

Total population

3,315

Median home value

$609,700

22.8%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$122,614

Washoe Valley$123k
National$74k
Elevation5096 m
Land area13.05 km²
Weather53°F · Mostly Clear
Coordinates39.29°, -119.78°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation
5096 m
Area
13.05 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Washoe Valley is a census-designated place (CDP) in Washoe County, Nevada, United States. It corresponds closely to the unincorporated community of New Washoe City. As of the 2020 census, Washoe Valley had a population of 3,074. It is part of the Reno–Sparks Metropolitan Statistical Area. The CDP takes its name from the Washoe Valley, a region between Reno and Carson City centered on Washoe Lake.

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History & geography

Geography

The Washoe Valley CDP is located at (39.2963, −119.7760), to the east of Washoe Lake. Eastlake Boulevard is the main road through the community, leading both north and south to U.S. Route 395, the main highway through the valley. Washoe Valley is a very fire prone area. This is mostly due to the fire fueling vegetation and the topography, with several slopes in the area. Additionally, there is limited water residents can use to protect structures in the case of a fire. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , all land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
59.3
Median home value
$609,700
Housing units
1,343
Poverty rate
5.8%
Unemployment
6.8%

Race & ethnicity

White
87.5%
Black
0%
Asian
0.5%
Hispanic
3.4%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
39.2923
Longitude
-119.7768
Water area
—
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Overnight
53°F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
75°F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
53°F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
77°F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
55°F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
76°F
Sunny

Forecast for Washoe Valley, NV from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
26%
Diabetes
7.5%
Adult obesity
27.6%
Binge drinking
21.5%
Adult smoking
13.9%
No leisure activity
18.6%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total
12
Elementary
6
Middle
2
High
3
Other
1

Largest nearby schools

  • DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL
    High · RENO · 1,910 students · 23.6:1 ratio
  • GALENA HIGH SCHOOL
    High · RENO · 1,254 students · 26.7:1 ratio
  • Doral Academy of Northern Nevada
    Elementary · Reno · 956 students · 28.1:1 ratio
  • MARCE HERZ MIDDLE SCHOOL
    Middle · RENO · 823 students · 22.2:1 ratio
  • BROWN ELEMENTARY
    Elementary · RENO · 676 students · 18.8:1 ratio
  • TED HUNSBERGER ELEMENTARY
    Elementary · RENO · 533 students · 22.2:1 ratio
  • ELIZABETH LENZ ELEMENTARY
    Elementary · RENO · 467 students · 18:1 ratio
  • PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY
    Elementary · RENO · 358 students · 19.9:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

Earthquake history

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Notable people from here

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
5.23
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,908

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

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Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
240
Avg daily Wikipedia views
8
Attention level
Obscure

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Washoe Valley

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Events

Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • Wikidata
  • • NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
  • • CDC PLACES
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Wikipedia Pageviews API
  • • Open Library