Carlin, NV

Full City Profile · Nevada · Elko County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,164 Population 207/sq mi density
$62,232 Median Income $33,475 per capita
$195,000 Home Value $217,710 Zillow
$1,211 Median Rent 20.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
110 Violent Crime/100K 989 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,232 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$195,000 home value, $1,211/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
110 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Carlin, NV

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,232
17% below
$33,475 per capita
Home Value
$195,000
31% below
Zillow: $217,710
Median Rent
$1,211/mo
4% above
20.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
110/100K
71% below
989/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
55% below
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Carlin Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Carlin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
83%
Home Value
69%
Rent
104%
Poverty
25%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
29%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Carlin a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Carlin residents earn a median household income of $62,232 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,475. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,413 business establishments, including 165 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Carlin is $195,000 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,710. Median rent is $1,211/month, with 20.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Safety & Crime

Carlin reports 110 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 989/100K.

Education

15.1% of adults in Carlin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Carlin has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.

Data Overview

People

Population2,164
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density207/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans10.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,232
Per Capita$33,475
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$3,995M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,234

Housing

A+
Home Value$195,000
Rent$1,211
Ownership63.8%
Zillow$217,710
Housing Units1,027
Rent Burden20.8%

Crime

F
Violent110/100K
Property989/100K

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,188/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain10.0 in/yr
AQI23 (Good)
Elevation4,945 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute20 min
Broadband77.6%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Carlin was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Elko Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 165 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.