Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
22%
Spanish Springs, NV Area Guide
Spectacular views just outside of Reno
Scenic
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Peaceful
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Mountain Views
Located about 12 miles north of Reno, Spanish Springs is a tranquil suburb known for its open space, mountain views, and quieter pace of life compared to the city center. It retains a rural, high-desert character, and Spanish Springs has direct access to State Route 445 (Pyramid Highway), putting downtown Reno about 20–25 minutes away and Lake Tahoe roughly an hour's drive. A vehicle is essentially a must, since daily errands and most jobs mean a drive into Reno or Sparks, but Pyramid Way connects renters to nearby shopping and dining, including WinCo Foods, Costco, Home Depot, and the Sparks Galleria Mall.
Outdoor recreation is a big draw here. Lazy 5 Regional Park offers athletic fields, a skate park, playgrounds, and a splash pad, while Pyramid Lake, Griffith Canyon, and a couple of nearby golf courses give residents easy access to hiking, boating, and fishing. The area is served by the Washoe County School District, with several schools located nearby.
Rentals in Spanish Springs span a mix of apartment communities, single-family homes, and 55+ communities, many offering amenities like in-unit washers/dryers, pet-friendly policies, fitness centers, and pools. Rentals tend to sit in quiet residential pockets rather than dense apartment corridors, fitting the neighborhood's overall low-key feel.
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Spanish Springs has two golf courses for residents to enjoy.
Residents enjoy hiking along the pristine shores of Pyramid Lake.
WinCo Foods serves the Spanish Springs community.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$112,379
Average: $135,797
Education
4,894
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,614
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Spanish Springs has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
11%
Non-Renters
89%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
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Getting Around
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Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Humboldt National Forest
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Reno/Tahoe International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.