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Reno Nevada

“The Biggest Little City in the World”, as Reno is known, is located near three major bodies of water: Lake Tahoe, the Truckee River, and Pyramid Lake. A land of year-round recreation, there are many bike paths to ride in the summer time in addition to snow sports in the winter. Population: With a population of over 218,000, Reno is the largest city in Northern Nevada.

Climate: Reno receives only 7.48 Inches of rainfall each year due to its location in the rain shadow of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. There should be plenty of great golfing weather to appeal to retirees!

Cost of living: http://www.areavibes.com states that the cost of living in Reno is equal to the Nevada average, and only 4% greater than the national average.

Housing costs: The median home cost in Reno is $242,100. This is 19% greater than the Nevada average and 43.4% greater than the national average.

Colleges and Universities: The University of Nevada, Reno http://www.unr.edu/ is the oldest university in the state of Nevada. Retirees may find educational opportunities at Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) http://www.tmcc.edu/ as well.

Transportation:Reno/Tahoe International Airport is a busy commercial airport, and Amtrak provides daily passenger service to Reno via the California Zephyr.

Travel and tourism: This is a town that thrives on entertainment, so retirees will never lack for something fun to do! http://www.visitrenotahoe.com/ has listings of events, casinos, shopping, dining, golf, and other activities. Additionally, Reno and the surrounding area provide outdoor recreational with the largest concentration of ski facilities in the world within a fifty-mile radius. Biking, camping, hunting, fishing and mountain climbing are all activities Reno retirees might enjoy.

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