At a Glance
Median Income
$71,809
$38,222 per capita
Home Value
$426,700
Zillow: $487,418
Median Rent
$1,172/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
488/100K
2,892/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Carson City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carson City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carson City a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Carson City residents earn a median household income of $71,809 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,222. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,092 business establishments, including 164 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carson City is $426,700 , 51% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $487,418. Median rent is $1,172/month, with 29.8% 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 1980.
Safety & Crime
Carson City reports 488 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,892/100K.
Education
24.5% of adults in Carson City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carson City has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population58,364
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density404/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,809
Per Capita$38,222
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$5,376M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,329
Housing
B
Home Value$426,700
Rent$1,172
Ownership63.2%
Zillow$487,418
Housing Units24,633
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent488/100K
Property2,892/100K
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,864/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain9.3 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation4,649 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations25
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Carson City was founded in 1858.
The median home in Carson City was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 164 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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