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Photo: Don Ramey Logan, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsMoving from Reno to El Paso
El Paso's median home value is $184,500 in the American Community Survey, low, about a third of the Reno metro's $502,300. Texas gives new residents 30 days to register a vehicle.
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- 1,152 miles
- about 22 h of driving
Reno-SparksEl Paso, TX
1,152 miles by road
- Driving time (free-flow)about 22 h
- Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day3
- Main roadsI-10, US 95, US 93
| Measure | El Paso, TX | Reno-Sparks |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,751 | $87,485 |
| Median gross rent | $1,079 | $1,592 |
| Median home value | $180,200 | $502,300 |
| January average high | 59 F | 48 F |
| July average high | 96 F | 94 F |
| Snow in a normal year | 2.8 in | 20.9 in |
- Moved from Texas to Nevada (2024)about 8,327
- Moved from Nevada to Texas (2024)about 6,147
- Moved into Washoe County from El Paso County, Texas, per yearabout 139
- Moved from Washoe County to them, per yearabout 15
Data (read 2026-10-19): OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, free-flow drive from 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates; NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020; U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows (ACS 1-year 2024); U.S. Census Bureau, ACS county-to-county migration flows 2016-2020.
El Paso sits at 3,891 feet at the far western tip of Texas, in the same Chihuahuan Desert basin as Juarez, closer to New Mexico and Arizona than to the rest of the state. Census flows show about 139 people a year coming to Washoe County from El Paso County. This page covers the Texas side of the trip.
The lowest prices in the group
The city of El Paso shows a median home value of $184,500, median gross rent of $1,073 and a median household income of $59,745. The El Paso metro lists medians of $180,200, $1,079 and $59,751. Reno's metro medians are $502,300, $1,592 and $87,485.
Because homes cost so much less, a Reno home sale can buy a larger house, and some households move with more furniture than they had. About 39.2 percent of city households rent.
Texas deadlines and taxes
TxDMV says to register your vehicle within 30 days of the time you move, and the Department of Public Safety requires a Texas driver license within 90 days. The vehicle clock is the shorter one.
Texas has no personal income tax. The state sales and use tax rate is 6.25 percent, and local jurisdictions can add up to 2 percentage points, to a combined maximum of 8.25 percent. A tax professional can explain property taxes before you buy.
Desert heat with mild winters
At El Paso airport NOAA lists a July high of 95.8 degrees and a low of 73.0, a January high of 58.6 and a low of 34.5, and 8.78 inches of precipitation a year, with 2.8 inches of snow. Reno's precipitation is 7.35 inches, so the air is dry on both ends of this move.
Dry desert air means furniture keeps the humidity it had. Summer afternoons are hot, so packing and unloading go better early in the day.
The route out of Sparks
You book with O'Brien's. The free in-home estimate at your Reno or Sparks home includes 10 free heavy-duty boxes, and we coordinate the shipment through the Bekins network. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. The interstate guide shows each step.
The route data counts about 1,152 miles, or 3 driving days at 500 miles a day. Vault storage from $40 per month holds your goods in Sparks while an El Paso closing is finished.
Licensed movers
U.S. DOT No. 30611
MC-109375
Nevada CPCN 1070
Cal PUC T-90973 (as published by O'Brien's)
Bekins Van Lines interstate agent since 1955
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2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431
| Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
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Bekins Van Lines network
How a long-distance move works with a Bekins agent
O'Brien's Moving & Storage has been an agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955. On an interstate move the Bekins network carries your shipment under the van line's interstate system; O'Brien's books the move in either direction. Leaving Northern Nevada, we give the free in-home estimate, pack, store in our Sparks warehouse if you need it, and load. Moving here from another state, you book with us and we coordinate the move from your origin through the Bekins network, then handle delivery, unpacking and storage in Sparks. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. What being a Bekins agent means.
Your rights on an interstate move
Federal booklets every interstate mover must give you
- Ready to Move? Tips for a Successful Interstate Move (FMCSA)
- Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move (FMCSA)
- Protect Your Move: check any mover's USDOT number. Ours is U.S. DOT No. 30611.
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Moving from Reno to El Paso questions
Still have a question? Call 775-359-6683, Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the moving FAQ.
Is housing cheaper in El Paso?
The city's median home value is $184,500 in the American Community Survey, against $502,300 for the Reno metro.
How long do I have to register my car in Texas?
30 days from the time you move, according to TxDMV.
Is El Paso dry like Reno?
Yes. NOAA lists 8.78 inches of precipitation a year at El Paso airport and 7.35 at Reno.
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The two employees showed up on time and were very polite and ready to work. Our quote was 8 hours and they finished in 5 hours. Office staff checked in prior to move and confirmed all details and check in after move to make sure everything was taken care of. Would use this company again for sure!
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Laurie, Thank you for the awesome review! We are glad to hear everything went smoothly, and you were satisfied with the service. We want to also thank you for your business we appreciate you!
Edward G.
James and the crew were terrific.
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