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Cost of Living in Humboldt County, NV

Population 17,289 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$994
Median home value$278,300
Median household income$81,073

The median rent in Humboldt County, NV is $994/month, 38% lower than the Nevada median and 30% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $278,300, 16% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $81,073 a year, 4% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 14.7%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $39,760/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.4×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,407/mo

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Humboldt County vs. Nevada vs. U.S.

Humboldt CountyNevadaU.S.
Median rent$994$1,597$1,413
Median home value$278,300$435,400$332,700
Median household income$81,073$78,260$80,734
Homeownership rate74.0%60.0%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher19.3%27.9%35.7%
Poverty rate10.6%12.4%12.5%
Unemployment rate5.8%7.0%5.2%
Work from home6.3%11.9%15.1%
Median age37.739.138.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Humboldt County, NV?

The median gross rent in Humboldt County, NV is $994 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $39,760 a year in gross income.

Is Humboldt County, NV expensive to live in?

Rent there is 30% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.4 times the median household income.

Other counties in Nevada

Clark County, NVRent $1,626 · Income $76,472Washoe County, NVRent $1,608 · Income $88,096Lyon County, NVRent $1,326 · Income $80,812Carson City, NVRent $1,248 · Income $72,355Nye County, NVRent $1,181 · Income $60,714Elko County, NVRent $1,164 · Income $86,487

Counties with a similar cost of living

Warren County, MORent $995 · Income $81,209Hughes County, SDRent $990 · Income $81,395Bullitt County, KYRent $987 · Income $80,558Carlton County, MNRent $1,009 · Income $80,573Clay County, MNRent $1,019 · Income $81,172McLean County, ILRent $1,009 · Income $79,905

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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