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Cost of Living in Lyon County, NV

Population 61,680 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,326
Median home value$366,100
Median household income$80,812

The median rent in Lyon County, NV is $1,326/month, 17% lower than the Nevada median and 6% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $366,100, 10% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $80,812 a year, 3% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 19.7%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $53,040/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 4.5×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,851/mo

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Lyon County vs. Nevada vs. U.S.

Lyon CountyNevadaU.S.
Median rent$1,326$1,597$1,413
Median home value$366,100$435,400$332,700
Median household income$80,812$78,260$80,734
Homeownership rate76.7%60.0%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher17.0%27.9%35.7%
Poverty rate11.7%12.4%12.5%
Unemployment rate6.5%7.0%5.2%
Work from home8.2%11.9%15.1%
Median age43.239.138.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Lyon County, NV?

The median gross rent in Lyon County, NV is $1,326 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $53,040 a year in gross income.

Is Lyon County, NV expensive to live in?

Rent there is 6% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 4.5 times the median household income.

Other counties in Nevada

Clark County, NVRent $1,626 · Income $76,472Washoe County, NVRent $1,608 · Income $88,096Carson City, NVRent $1,248 · Income $72,355Nye County, NVRent $1,181 · Income $60,714Elko County, NVRent $1,164 · Income $86,487Douglas County, NVRent $1,593 · Income $90,754

Counties with a similar cost of living

Barrow County, GARent $1,318 · Income $80,653St. Tammany Parish, LARent $1,332 · Income $81,202Ramsey County, MNRent $1,329 · Income $81,568Hall County, GARent $1,341 · Income $80,901Douglas County, WARent $1,305 · Income $80,363Baker County, FLRent $1,302 · Income $79,836

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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