Located in northwest Reno, Somersett is a master-planned community encompassing approximately 1,200 acres, featuring diverse residential zones, a private golf course, and extensive trail systems integrated with natural canyon topography.¹

Demographics & Housing

Population Profile

The community houses approximately 7,500 residents, with a median household income of $128,000 (94% above Reno's median). Homeownership is near-universal at 98%.²

Development Phasing

Construction remains active in western phases, with 85% of current units built post-2010. Housing includes single-family (65%), townhomes (30%), and condominiums (5%).³

Crime Environment

Incident Classification

2023 data indicates 78% of police reports involve non-violent property crimes, primarily package thefts targeting centralized delivery zones and vehicle burglaries in trailhead lots.⁴

Geographic Concentration

Incident density is 37% higher in perimeter parcels adjacent to undeveloped canyons versus core interior blocks.⁵

Infrastructure Challenges

Access Control

Three primary entry points (Somersett Parkway, Club Vista Drive, The Club at Town Center) create choke points; peak-hour traffic increases emergency response latency by 15-22%.⁶

Wildfire Interface

The community borders high-risk BLM land, with 72% of perimeter homes rated within "Ember Ignition Zone" per Washoe County Fire District mapping.⁷

Employment & Lifestyle

Workforce Composition

53% of employed residents work in management, finance, or tech sectors. 41% report hybrid or fully remote work arrangements.⁸

Transient Populations

Seasonal golf club memberships generate 12,000+ non-resident vehicle trips monthly, concentrated near amenity hubs.⁹

Community Amenities & Vulnerabilities

Recreational Infrastructure

26 miles of maintained trails attract 350k annual visitors. Perimeter trail segments lack consistent lighting beyond dusk.¹⁰

Property Exposure

Low-density "estate" parcels (1+ acres) on western ridges exhibit greater setback distances and reduced neighbor visibility.¹¹

Sources

1. City of Reno Community Development Department, Somersett PUD Master Plan, 2022
2. U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Tract 001203
3. Somersett Owners Association, Development Status Report, Q4 2023
4. Reno Police Department, Northwest Command Annual Crime Report, 2023
5. Reno PD Crime Analysis Unit, Geospatial Distribution of Incidents: Somersett, 2023
6. Regional Transportation Commission, Traffic Impact Analysis: Somersett, 2024
7. Washoe County Fire District, Community Wildfire Protection Plan, 2023
8. Bureau of Labor Statistics, LEHD Origin-Destination Data, 2022
9. Somersett Country Club, Member Access & Traffic Audit, 2023
10. Washoe County Parks Department, Trail Usage Metrics, 2023
11. Washoe County Assessor, Parcel Configuration Analysis, 2024