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Crystal Bay, NV

Full City Profile · Nevada · Sierra County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
148 Population 329/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $364,989 per capita
$2,000,001 Home Value $1,452,596 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
488 Violent Crime/100K 2,892 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
488 violent crimes/100K (28% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
78.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Crystal Bay, NV

At a Glance

Median Income
$250,001
233% above
$364,989 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
609% above
Zillow: $1,452,596
Violent Crime
488/100K
28% above
2,892/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
78.4%
133% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.8%
29% below
6.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
302 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
333%
Home Value
709%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
233%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
128%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crystal Bay a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
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.

Safety & Crime

Crystal Bay 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

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 44°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population148
Median Age72.7 yrs
Density329/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%

Crime

F
Violent488/100K
Property2,892/100K

Health

Obesity22.8%
Diabetes5.5%
Smoking6.0%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death4,389/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain33.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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%
Broadband80.0%
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.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.