About the neighborhood

Mill Street offers a diverse mix of housing options, including spacious single detached homes, large apartment buildings, and smaller apartment complexes. The neighborhood features a convenient city block layout that supports smooth vehicle access and ample parking availability. Daily necessities are within easy reach, with general and specialty grocery stores located nearby alongside a variety of restaurants and cafes. Multiple educational institutions are situated close to residential areas, catering to different grade levels. Nearby green spaces like Anderson Park provide a refreshing natural setting for outdoor activities. The neighborhood also supports cycling as a practical mode of transportation for residents.

Characteristics

Transportation

It is convenient to travel by bicycle in Mill Street. Mill Street is also a fairly pleasant part of Reno for pedestrians; running common errands is easy without needing a vehicle, and many businesses are moderately close by. Public transit riders may have limited choices in Mill Street due to the low service level. Nevertheless, there are about 10 bus lines traversing the neighborhood, and the nearest bus stop is typically very close by. However, driving is an excellent transportation option in this part of the city. It is very convenient to park, and most of the street network is appropriate for cars.

Services

Residents will welcome that no matter where their property is located in this area, primary as well as high schools are close by. As far as eating is concerned, it is convenient to reach both a general and a specialty grocery store as a pedestrian from most houses for sale in this neighborhood. Moreover, with 30-odd restaurants and cafes in Mill Street, there is typically a place to get a meal or beverage just around the corner. It is also a rather short trip to a reasonable choice of clothing stores.

Character

Mill Street is a great neighborhood for those who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. Although the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this part of Reno with its about 10 nightlife venues, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located very close by. On the other hand, green spaces are very well-distributed and there are about 10 of them nearby for residents to check out, which results in them being easy to reach from many locations in Mill Street.

Car friendly10.0

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.8

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.6

Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.6

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants8.0

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Groceries8.0

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance