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Poverty & Homelessness
Limited income and homelessness indicate the need for effective programs to improve self-sufficiency and life outcomes for all people. Decent, affordable housing reduces stress, toxins, and infectious disease, which also leads to improvement in both physical and mental health.
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Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Economy / Housing & Homes
Community Spending on Housing County: Washoe
Community Spending on Housing County: Washoe
32.5%
(2023)
Compared to:
NV Value
(32.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(32.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(32.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Home Renter Spending-to-Income Ratio County: Washoe
Home Renter Spending-to-Income Ratio County: Washoe
17.3%
(2023)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
NV Value
(18.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Prior Value
(17.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Homelessness: Chronically Homeless County: Washoe
Homelessness: Chronically Homeless County: Washoe
68
Count of persons chronically homeless
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(100)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Homelessness: PIT Count of Persons in Weekly Motels County: Washoe
Homelessness: PIT Count of Persons in Weekly Motels County: Washoe
2,132
Count of persons experiencing homelessness living in weekly motels
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(2,302)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Homelessness: Point-in-Time (PIT) Count County: Washoe
Homelessness: Point-in-Time (PIT) Count County: Washoe
1,690
Count of persons experiencing homelessness
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(1,605)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Homelessness: Transitional Aged Youth 18-24 County: Washoe
Homelessness: Transitional Aged Youth 18-24 County: Washoe
8
Count of youth aged 18-24 experiencing homelessness
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(12)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Homelessness: Veterans County: Washoe
Homelessness: Veterans County: Washoe
15
Count of unsheltered veterans
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(16)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Homeowner Spending-to-Income Ratio County: Washoe
Homeowner Spending-to-Income Ratio County: Washoe
15.2%
(2023)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
NV Value
(14.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Prior Value
(15.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Homeowner Vacancy Rate County: Washoe
Homeowner Vacancy Rate County: Washoe
1.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
NV Value
(1.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(1.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Homeownership County: Washoe
Homeownership County: Washoe
54.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
NV Value
(52.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(57.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Housing Opportunity Index (HOI) Ranking Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA): Reno-Sparks
Housing Opportunity Index (HOI) Ranking Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA): Reno-Sparks
20.1
Share of homes affordable for median income
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(23.3)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Median Household Gross Rent County: Washoe
Median Household Gross Rent County: Washoe
$1,401
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
NV Value
($1,382)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
($1,268)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Median Housing Unit Value County: Washoe
Median Housing Unit Value County: Washoe
$460,000
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
NV Value
($373,800)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
($281,900)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Economy / Housing & Homes
Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage
Value
Compared to:
Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage County: Washoe
Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage County: Washoe
$543
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
NV Value
($491)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
($584)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Median Sales Price of Existing Homes Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA): Reno-Sparks
Median Sales Price of Existing Homes Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA): Reno-Sparks
$585,800
(2023)
Compared to:
US Value
($394,600)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
($599,600)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs County: Washoe
Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs County: Washoe
$1,965
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
NV Value
($1,791)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
($1,828)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Economy / Housing & Homes
Mortgaged Owners Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Housing
Value
Compared to:
Mortgaged Owners Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Housing County: Washoe
Mortgaged Owners Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Housing County: Washoe
27.5%
(2022)
Compared to:
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 828 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
NV Value
(30.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(27.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(27.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(25.5%)
Overcrowded Households County: Washoe
Overcrowded Households County: Washoe
4.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
NV Value
(4.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(3.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Rate of Homeless Persons Per 100,000 Population County: Washoe
Rate of Homeless Persons Per 100,000 Population County: Washoe
332.2
Rate per 100,000 population
(2023)
Compared to:
NV Value
(267.3)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(195.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(330.9)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Ratio of Assisted Households to Households in Need County: Washoe
Ratio of Assisted Households to Households in Need County: Washoe
30%
Percentage of housing assistance to the need for affordable units
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(32%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Economy / Housing & Homes
Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent
Value
Compared to:
Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent County: Washoe
Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent County: Washoe
49.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
NV Value
(52.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(49.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(25.5%)
Severe Housing Problems County: Washoe
Severe Housing Problems County: Washoe
17.3%
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
NV Value
(18.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(17.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Subsidized Affordable Housing Inventory County: Washoe
Subsidized Affordable Housing Inventory County: Washoe
17.4
Rate of subsidized affordable housing units per 1,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(17.6)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Utilities Spending-to-Income Ratio County: Washoe
Utilities Spending-to-Income Ratio County: Washoe
5.2%
(2023)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
NV Value
(6.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Prior Value
(5.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Economy / Poverty
Children Living Below Poverty Level County: Washoe
Children Living Below Poverty Level County: Washoe
12.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
NV Value
(16.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Families Living Below Poverty Level County: Washoe
Families Living Below Poverty Level County: Washoe
6.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,104 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
NV Value
(9.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(8.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Households Living Below Poverty Level County: Washoe
Households Living Below Poverty Level County: Washoe
11.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
NV Value
(14.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Prior Value
(9.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level County: Washoe
People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level County: Washoe
9.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
NV Value
(10.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(10.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level (Count) County: Washoe
People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level (Count) County: Washoe
7,783
People
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
People Living 200% Above Poverty Level County: Washoe
People Living 200% Above Poverty Level County: Washoe
73.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
NV Value
(69.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(71.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
People Living Below Poverty Level County: Washoe
People Living Below Poverty Level County: Washoe
10.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
NV Value
(12.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(12.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(8.0%)
Veterans Living Below Poverty Level County: Washoe
Veterans Living Below Poverty Level County: Washoe
9.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
NV Value
(8.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(7.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Young Children Living Below Poverty Level County: Washoe
Young Children Living Below Poverty Level County: Washoe
13.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,131 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
NV Value
(18.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(18.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Youth not in School or Working County: Washoe
Youth not in School or Working County: Washoe
1.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,130 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
NV Value
(2.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(1.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
