Support for a Strong Labor Force: A Diversity of Affordable Quality Housing Ranging from Entry Level to Custom Homes
Available Housing
Over 13,000 affordable homes and apartments can be found currently in the Fernley area with over 13,000 additional homes in the permitting phase and thousands more just a short commute away in the Reno/Sparks area. Single-family homes, private golf communities, ranches, townhouses, and apartments are available and expanding rapidly for the areas diverse housing market. (Fernley is currently growing at an explosive rate of nearly 20% population per annum)
Crossroads Commerce Center is located within Sonterra, a large mixed-use, master planned community. Sonterra alone will provide an additional 4,000 to 6,000 homes and thousands of quality multi-family units upon completion.
Located close to the snow-capped Sierra Nevada Mountains and crystal blue waters of Lake Tahoe, residents of Sonterra can enjoy an affordable community with a balance of jobs, retail, recreation, schools, parks, and services. Hiking and biking trails, snow skiing, and water sports are easily accessible and Reno is just a short (25-30 freeway minutes) drive away.
According to the Fernley Chamber of Commerce in 2004, homes in Fernley, Nevada are priced 25 to 30% less than those in Reno and 50 to 60% less than Northern California. The Chamber also finds that on average, Fernley/Lyon County’s cost of living is 12% lower than that of Arizona or California.
Temporary and Corporate Housing
Business travelers and those who need less permanent residences have options ranging from single-family homes, apartments, condos and town homes along with business hotels which are planned in the near future. Temporary housing can include all of the amenities you will need to live comfortably and conduct business:
- Completely furnished
- Fully equipped kitchens
- Bedrooms and baths complete with linens and accessories
- Local telephone service with optional long distance
- TV, VCR and cable television services
- In-room or on-site laundry facilities
- Business services like fax machines and copiers
- High speed internet access
- Multiple phone and data lines
For additional information on temporary and corporate housing:
Extended Stay America - www.extendedstay.com/locations.html
Oakwood Worldwide - www.oakwood.com
Tanamera - www.tanamera.net
Retail/Services/Amenities
In Reno there are several area malls that feature many major retail stores such as Nordstrom’s, Macy’s, J.C. Penney, The Gap, Pottery Barn, Linens N' Things, Guess, Ann Taylor and many of the most widely recognized chain stores. Specialty shops include Trader Joe’s, Barnes & Noble, Old Navy, REI, Williams-Sonoma plus several other boutiques. www.allabout-reno.com/shopping.html