Carson City, NV

Full City Profile · Nevada · Carson City County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
58,364 Population 404/sq mi density
$71,809 Median Income $38,222 per capita
$426,700 Home Value $501,614 Zillow
$1,172 Median Rent 29.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$71,809 median income, 4.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$426,700 home value, $1,172/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Carson City, NV

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,809
4% below
$38,222 per capita
Home Value
$426,700
51% above
Zillow: $501,614
Median Rent
$1,172/mo
1% above
29.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
27% below
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
4% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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)

Income
96%
Home Value
151%
Rent
101%
Poverty
66%
Bachelor's
73%
Unemployment
114%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Carson City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
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 4.1% (14% above 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 $501,614. 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.

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. 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 Born12.6%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,809
Per Capita$38,222
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$5,376M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,329

Housing

B
Home Value$426,700
Rent$1,172
Ownership63.2%
Zillow$501,614
Housing Units24,633
Rent Burden29.8%

Health

Obesity33.3%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,864/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
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.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
12.6% 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.