Reno stands-out against Boise, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, Denver and Austin, Reno is quickly growing up. Long seen as a sleepy, casino-dominated Northern Nevada tertiary market, the Reno/Sparks region is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country. While its growth has flown under the radar in recent years, statistics in 2021 show the true evolution of Reno into aviable market for investors, developers, residents, and companies. Reno’s population growth has accelerated since the start of the pandemic, which has had a significant impact on the local workforce.