At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$364,989 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $1,452,596
Bachelor's Degree+
78.4%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.8%
6.0% smoking rate
How Crystal Bay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Crystal Bay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Crystal Bay a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Crystal Bay residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $364,989. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 135 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Crystal Bay is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,452,596. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
78.4% of adults in Crystal Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(133% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Crystal Bay has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population148
Median Age72.7 yrs
Density329/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.5%
Veterans20.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$364,989
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$127M
Avg Weekly Wage$972
Housing
C
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent
Ownership92.5%
Zillow$1,452,596
Housing Units203
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity22.8%
Diabetes5.5%
Smoking6.0%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death4,389/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain33.3 in/yr
Elevation6,379 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+78.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+47.8%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Crystal Bay was built in 1978.
100.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.5% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.