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Cost of Living in Fernley, NV

Population 24,225 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,570
Median home value$366,700
Median household income$89,517

The median rent in Fernley, NV is $1,570/month, about the same as the Nevada median and 11% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $366,700, 10% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $89,517 a year, 14% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 21.0%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $62,800/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 4.1×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,854/mo

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Fernley vs. Nevada vs. U.S.

FernleyNevadaU.S.
Median rent$1,570$1,597$1,413
Median home value$366,700$435,400$332,700
Median household income$89,517$78,260$80,734
Homeownership rate72.0%60.0%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher16.4%27.9%35.7%
Poverty rate12.8%12.4%12.5%
Unemployment rate5.5%7.0%5.2%
Work from home6.5%11.9%15.1%
Median age36.439.138.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Fernley, NV?

The median gross rent in Fernley, NV is $1,570 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Fernley, NV?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $62,800 a year in gross income.

Is Fernley, NV expensive to live in?

Rent there is 11% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 4.1 times the median household income.

Other cities in Nevada

Las Vegas, NVRent $1,563 · Income $73,877Henderson, NVRent $1,824 · Income $90,138North Las Vegas, NVRent $1,705 · Income $79,542Reno, NVRent $1,556 · Income $80,760Enterprise, NVRent $1,934 · Income $98,462Spring Valley, NVRent $1,743 · Income $74,511

Cities with a similar cost of living

Springville, UTRent $1,572 · Income $89,816Woodland, CARent $1,583 · Income $90,180Wheat Ridge, CORent $1,579 · Income $90,564Payson, UTRent $1,549 · Income $89,905Rio Rancho, NMRent $1,514 · Income $89,596Mooresville, NCRent $1,626 · Income $89,647

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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