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Cost of Living in Nye County, NV

Population 54,344 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,181
Median home value$290,900
Median household income$60,714

The median rent in Nye County, NV is $1,181/month, 26% lower than the Nevada median and 16% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $290,900, 13% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $60,714 a year, 22% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 23.3%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $47,240/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 4.8×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,471/mo

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Nye County vs. Nevada vs. U.S.

Nye CountyNevadaU.S.
Median rent$1,181$1,597$1,413
Median home value$290,900$435,400$332,700
Median household income$60,714$78,260$80,734
Homeownership rate77.8%60.0%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher13.3%27.9%35.7%
Poverty rate14.1%12.4%12.5%
Unemployment rate8.1%7.0%5.2%
Work from home11.0%11.9%15.1%
Median age52.539.138.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Nye County, NV?

The median gross rent in Nye County, NV is $1,181 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $47,240 a year in gross income.

Is Nye County, NV expensive to live in?

Rent there is 16% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 4.8 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 $72,355Elko County, NVRent $1,164 · Income $86,487Douglas County, NVRent $1,593 · Income $90,754

Counties with a similar cost of living

Gulf County, FLRent $1,187 · Income $61,179Josephine County, ORRent $1,194 · Income $60,098Harrisonburg city, VARent $1,184 · Income $62,254Cumberland County, NCRent $1,222 · Income $61,291Wayne County, MIRent $1,132 · Income $60,539Brazos County, TXRent $1,193 · Income $58,553

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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