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Photo: Kc0616, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsMoving from Reno to Fresno
Fresno records no snowfall in NOAA's 1991-2020 normals and a July high of 97.7 degrees, so a move there from Reno swaps winter driving for summer heat. The city is about 300 miles from our Sparks warehouse by road.
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- 300 miles
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Reno-SparksFresno, CA
300 miles by road
- Driving time (free-flow)about 5 h 50 min
- Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day1
- Main roadsCA-99, I-80, I-80 Business
Mountain passes on the way
- Donner Summit (I-80)7,213 ft
| Measure | Fresno, CA | Reno-Sparks |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,468 | $87,485 |
| Median gross rent | $1,392 | $1,592 |
| Median home value | $389,400 | $502,300 |
| January average high | 55 F | 48 F |
| July average high | 98 F | 94 F |
| Snow in a normal year | 0.0 in | 20.9 in |
- Moved from California to Nevada (2024)about 53,289
- Moved from Nevada to California (2024)about 21,133
- Moved into Washoe County from Fresno County, California, per yearabout 141
- Moved from Washoe County to them, per yearabout 125
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.
Fresno is the largest city in the San Joaquin Valley. Census flows count about 141 people a year moving from Fresno County to Washoe and about 125 a year going the other way, so the path runs in both directions. This page covers what waits in Fresno once the truck arrives.
Valley climate in NOAA's numbers
The Fresno Yosemite station lists a January high of 55.4 degrees, a January low of 40.6, a July high of 97.7 and a July low of 69.3. Annual precipitation is 10.99 inches, with 0.0 inches of snow.
Warm nights are the change many Reno households notice first: Reno's July low is 60.4 degrees. A shipment that will sit in a hot garage or truck needs a plan for candles, plants and electronics, and the estimator covers that at the in-home visit.
What the Census says about Fresno households
In the American Community Survey, Fresno city shows a median home value of $374,800, median gross rent of $1,421 and median household income of $70,991, with 49.9 percent of households renting. The Fresno metro lists $389,400 for a home and $1,392 for rent.
Compared with the Reno metro's $502,300 median home value, Fresno gives buyers room to compare larger homes. These are published medians for the area and are not an offer on any property.
Your first weeks as a California resident
California DMV expects a California driver license within 10 days of becoming a resident and vehicle registration within 20 days. Put the DMV appointment on the calendar ahead of the move. Our new state checklist lists the other address changes in order.
California's base sales and use tax rate is 7.25 percent, with district taxes of 0.10 to 2.00 points in some places. Income tax follows a graduated schedule, while Nevada has none on wages.
Planning the Fresno move from Sparks
O'Brien's takes the booking, and an estimator visits your home at no charge and with no obligation. The visit comes with 10 free heavy-duty boxes. We coordinate the shipment through the Bekins Van Lines network and the written estimate gives your delivery window.
When a Fresno rental is not ready, the household can wait in vault storage in our Sparks warehouse from $40 per month. Packing options are described under full packing.
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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Answers
Moving from Reno to Fresno questions
Still have a question? Call 775-359-6683, Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the moving FAQ.
Does it snow in Fresno?
NOAA's 1991-2020 normals list 0.0 inches of annual snowfall at the Fresno Yosemite station. Reno's station averages 20.9 inches.
How many days do I have to register a car in California?
California DMV allows 20 days from becoming a resident or bringing the vehicle into the state.
What is median rent in Fresno?
The American Community Survey lists median gross rent of $1,421 for Fresno city and $1,392 for the Fresno metro.
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