Reno ranks as one of the top ten best places to live

RENO, NV, March 31 - Another day, another national ranking for the city of Reno.

According to a story in "USA Today," a new book names Reno as one of the top ten best places to live in the America.

In the latest issue of "Cities Ranked & Rated" Reno is ranked number nine when it comes to best US cities to live.

The survey is based on more than 100 different criteria, everything from climate, to crime, to outdoor activities and arts and culture.

One of the book's authors, Bert Sperling, says Reno doesn't have any serious weaknesses and should be considered one of the country's up and coming cities.

"Reno scored very well because the climate is very good, the transportation infrastructure is very good, recreation activities are also high. Surprisingly, the arts and culture score was on par with most other cities, as was education. It didn't have any serious weaknesses, resulting in a very high aggregate score."

Mayor Bob Cashell agrees. "I am extremely pleased and very proud that Reno has been listed among the top 10 best places to live."

"We enjoy a strong economy with very low unemployment, affordable housing, an excellent school system, low taxes, and wonderful higher education opportunities."

Cashell says the city council, city staff and residents all share equally in making Reno such a great city.

Over the past few months Reno has also ranked among the tops in the nation for its business climate and was named the second hottest housing market in the country.

Charlottesville, Virginia ranked the number one, followed by, Santa Fe, New Mexico, San Luis Obispo, California, Santa Barbara, California and Honolulu, Hawaii.

Out of the 331 cities ranked in the book Las Vegas came in at number 129.