Nixon
Pyramid Lake
About the neighborhood
Nixon offers a calm and peaceful community atmosphere with quiet streets that enhance tranquility. The neighborhood predominantly features single detached homes and row houses, many built during the 1980s, providing a charming mid-century character. Three-bedroom homes are plentiful, making it an attractive option for various living needs. Parking availability is convenient, supporting easy access for personal vehicles throughout the area. The community benefits from proximity to several high schools and essential amenities within a reasonable distance by car. Although the bicycling network is limited, the rolling hills add character to the environment and contribute to a distinctive neighborhood experience.
Highlights
Characteristics
Transportation
Moving around by car is very easy in Nixon. It is especially convenient to find a place to park. It is very inconvenient for pedestrians to get around in this community since almost no common errands can be run without a car. The bicycle is a quite poor method of transportation in Nixon because there are very few bike lanes, and there are a fair number of hills.
Services
There are only a few high schools in Nixon and consequently they can be a long trip away. Moreover, this part of the Reno metropolitan area does not have any primary schools. Regarding food, in all but a very small number of cases, a vehicle is needed in Nixon to access the closest supermarket.
Character
The character of Nixon is exemplified by its slower-paced environment. Nixon is great for those who need quiet surroundings, as the streets are especially tranquil.
Car friendly9.4
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly1.8
Unsuitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly0.6
Other transportation modes are needed to reach day-to-day needs
Restaurants0.0
Few or no restaurants within a short drive
Groceries0.0
Few or no groceries within a short drive
Shopping0.0
Few or no shops within a short drive
Cafes0.0
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet9.4
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife0.0
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant0.2
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $16,898
- Median Household Income
- $62,766
Housing Type
- 85.7% SINGLE DETACHED
- 4.0% SEMI DETACHED
- 2.9% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 1.1% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 6.3% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 85.7%
- Semi detached
- 4.0%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 2.9%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 0.0%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 1.1%
- Mobile
- 6.3%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 37.5%
- 0 to 4
- 9.2%
- 5 to 9
- 2.3%
- 10 to 14
- 1.0%
- 15 to 19
- 9.2%
- 20 to 24
- 1.3%
- 25 to 29
- 10.9%
- 30 to 34
- 8.6%
- 35 to 39
- 9.9%
- 40 to 44
- 4.3%
- 45 to 49
- 2.6%
- 50 to 54
- 3.0%
- 55 to 59
- 4.6%
- 60 to 64
- 4.3%
- 65 to 69
- 24.0%
- 70 to 74
- 1.0%
- 75 to 79
- 3.9%
- 80 to 84
- 0.0%
- 85 and over
- 0.0%
Education Level
- 6.0% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 49.6% HIGH SCHOOL
- 34.2% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 2.6% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 6.0% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 1.3% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.4% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.0% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 6.0%
- High School
- 49.6%
- Some college, no degree
- 34.2%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 2.6%
- Bachelor's degree
- 6.0%
- Master's degree
- 1.3%
- Professional degree
- 0.4%
- PhD
- 0.0%
Commute Mode
- 0.0% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 100.0% DRIVE
- 0.0% OTHER
- Foot
- 0.0%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 100.0%
- Other
- 0.0%
- None
- 0.0%
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