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Originally Posted by craigs
Although I have no ties to Reno, I feel like I should point out that it's far from the worst metro of 640,000 in the nation. Because of the large casino-resorts, there are more concerts and shows than normal for a city its size, with a lot of singers and comedians coming to town throughout the year. Many bars and restaurants are allowed to stay open 24-7 (normally). And since Tahoe and the ski resorts are an hour away, the outdoor recreation is top notch.
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I lived in Reno from ages 10-18, and my parents still live there.
It's gotten a bit better as a city than I remember when I was young, but yes, the reason to live there is the mountains. The casinos mostly get washed-up artists, but they still get some more cultural acts than you might expect. The Eastern Sierras as one of the prettiest parts of the US. The climate is decent too (dry, relatively mild summers and winters, snowy but not too cold). The wind can get pretty bad though.
Incomes are not very good compared to cost-of-living (housing is expensive, partially due to Californians, partially because the valley is mostly full) and the economy is very boom and busty. Earthquakes and wildfires are a hazard.
One potential issue in living in a state like Nevada is that, if you have kids and you want them to go to college, your in-state options are limited. The University of Nevada is a decent school (disclaimer: my dad is on faculty there), but it's not a great school compared to some other flagship state institutions. So, pretty much everyone smart goes out of state for college and of course many don't come back. I only have one or two friends from high school who still live in Reno...