About the neighborhood

Midtown Reno offers a diverse housing mix, featuring single detached homes alongside apartments and duplexes with various unit sizes available. This neighborhood is known for its numerous bike lanes, supporting easy and convenient cycling throughout the area. Residents will find an abundance of shopping options close by, including general and specialty grocery stores as well as a wide variety of restaurants and cafes for dining. The area has about 20 bars, offering lively nightlife along vibrant streets such as Virginia Street. Well-distributed green spaces can be accessed in neighboring districts, providing plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation nearby.

Characteristics

Transportation

Midtown Reno is rather suitable for people who like to get around as pedestrians; most day-to-day needs can be met without a vehicle, and various businesses are close by. A fair number of people in the area use their bicycle since the cycling infrastructure is reasonably good. This neighborhood is fairly car friendly. Nearby highways are rather easy to reach from anywhere in Midtown Reno, and it is convenient to park. In contrast, traveling by public transit is difficult in Midtown Reno. Nonetheless, there are about 10 bus lines traversing the neighborhood, and the closest bus stop is generally around the corner.

Services

In Midtown Reno, locals will usually be able to reach primary schools as pedestrians. However, locals may consider it difficult to get to high schools as pedestrians. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. Concerning food, both general and specialty grocery stores are usually accessible within a short distance from anywhere in Midtown Reno. Likewise, there are over 150 restaurants and about 20 coffee shops to benefit from in this area. It is also a short distance to a very good selection of clothing stores.

Character

Midtown Reno offers a variety of experiences for those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time in green spaces. Finding things to do is very easy in this part of the city. Even though there are usually many people around, there is a limited selection of entertainment venues, and finding one of the over 50 bars is very easy as they are generally situated in especially convenient locations. A lot of locations within the neighborhood have reasonably good access to green spaces, including Virginia Lake Park, since there are approximately 10 of them close by for residents to relax in.

Car friendly6.0

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly6.4

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly7.6

Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly4.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants8.8

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Groceries9.0

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk