Best Cities for Families in Nevada (2026)

Reno is the #1 ranked city in Nevada with 77.80 (family score). This ranking includes 13 Nevada cities with available data.

#1
Reno
77.80
Pop. 268,959
#2
Fallon
69.40
Pop. 9,371
#3
Winnemucca
69.40
Pop. 8,391
#4
West Wendover
55.60
Pop. 4,507
#5
Henderson
55.60
Pop. 324,523
#6
Elko
55.60
Pop. 20,624
#7
Sparks
55.60
Pop. 109,106
#8
Boulder City
44.40
Pop. 14,888
#9
North Las Vegas
41.70
Pop. 270,773
#10
Lovelock
38.90
Pop. 1,611
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All 13 Cities Ranked

Source: Multiple Sources
#CityPopulationFamily Score
1Reno268,95977.80
2Fallon9,37169.40
3Winnemucca8,39169.40
4West Wendover4,50755.60
5Henderson324,52355.60
6Elko20,62455.60
7Sparks109,10655.60
8Boulder City14,88844.40
9North Las Vegas270,77341.70
10Lovelock1,61138.90
11Yerington3,13936.10
12Mesquite21,31427.80
13Carlin2,16422.20

Methodology

Cities in Nevada are ranked by family score. Only cities with populations above 1,000 are included. Data sourced from Multiple Sources. Last updated 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the #1 best cities for families in nevada?
Reno ranks #1 with 77.80 (family score).
What are the top 5 best cities for families in nevada?
1. Reno (77.80), 2. Fallon (69.40), 3. Winnemucca (69.40), 4. West Wendover (55.60), 5. Henderson (55.60)
How many cities in Nevada are ranked?
This ranking includes 13 cities in Nevada with available data.

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