Done!
Loading content
SCROLL
TO TOP
Community Data

Midtown

Vibrant nightlife and commerce attract higher property crime, requiring vigilance against vehicle break-ins.

Last Updated: Jul 13, 2025

Public Safety Information

Midtown

Demographics & Housing

The Midtown corridor presents significant socioeconomic challenges within a densely populated urban environment that experiences higher crime rates than most comparable neighborhoods.

Population Overview

Midtown Reno houses 1,641 residents with a median age of 48 years in a concentrated commercial-residential corridor that runs parallel to Virginia and Center Streets.² The area encompasses approximately 1,006 housing units with 59.39% occupied by renters.²

Economic Profile

The neighborhood represents a lower-middle income area with a median household income of $57,370, substantially below both the citywide median of $73,073 and the broader Washoe County median of $85,600.²¹ Income levels rank lower than 85.0% of U.S. neighborhoods.¹

Housing Market

Most residential properties were constructed between 1970 and 1999, with a median home value of $534,450.² The area maintains a 6.0% vacancy rate, positioned near the national middle range.¹

Crime Statistics

Midtown faces significantly elevated public safety challenges that exceed both city and national averages across multiple crime categories.

Overall Crime Rates

The neighborhood reports a crime rate of 107.4 per 1,000 residents during a standard year, substantially higher than surrounding areas.³ This places Midtown in the 18th percentile for safety, meaning 82% of neighborhoods are safer.³

Violent Crime Concerns

Assault rates in Midtown receive an F grade, placing the area in the 4th percentile for safety, with 96% of neighborhoods experiencing lower assault rates.⁴ Residents face assault victimization odds as high as 1 in 64 in northwest sections of the neighborhood.⁴

Crime Distribution

By crime count, approximately 75 incidents occur annually in northern parts of Midtown, while southwestern areas experience around 15 incidents per year.³

Socioeconomic Vulnerabilities

The neighborhood experiences notable economic stress indicators that correlate with increased security risks.

Poverty Rates

Child poverty affects 18.7% of minors in the area, exceeding rates found in 66.7% of U.S. neighborhoods.¹ This represents a higher concentration of economic distress than most comparable areas.

Employment Patterns

Manufacturing and laborer occupations comprise 30.5% of the working population, while 27.6% work in executive, management, and professional roles.¹

Sources

  1. NeighborhoodScout, Midtown Reno Neighborhood Profile, 2025
  2. Point2Homes Demographics Analysis, Midtown Reno, 2023
  3. CrimeGrade.org, Midtown Reno Crime Statistics, October 2024
  4. CrimeGrade.org, Midtown Reno Assault Crime Analysis, October 2024
Protect your
people and assets
now.
Get an instant cost estimate and discuss your needs with us.