City profile
Cold Springs, NV
Storey County · Population 11,321
Cold Springs is a town in Storey County, NV with about 11,321 residents and a typical home value near $433,000. It is 14 miles from Reno, NV, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Dry desert
Winter avg
35°F
Summer avg
73°F
Sunny days / yr
252
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$433,300
Typical monthly housing
$2,538
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
102
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.51%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.24%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 97/100
Top hazards: Earthquake, Winter weather, Wildfire
Nearest major airport
17 mi to Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 30% Democratic / 69% Republican
Community
Population
11,321
Black population
1.0%
County
Storey County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸NV is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: extreme heat, water scarcity
Highlights
- About 11,321 residents
- Typical home value about $433,000
- 14 miles from Reno, NV
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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