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Elko, NV Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Andrew Gray

Quick question about Elko

Hello, Just moved here 17 months ago and With a population of 20,624, Elko is a small town. Homes are going for about $285,400 on average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What do you all think?

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Cooper Cook

Elko is underrated, change my mind

Alright, The median home value here is around $285,400, which seems about average. Homes are going for about $285,400 on average. Poverty rate is 9.5%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Night life is decent if you k...

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Natalie Gray

What's it really like living in Elko?

So, My family moved here when I was a kid. Homes are going for about $285,400 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Elko sits at 334.9 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Thanks in advance! There's a real sense...

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Natalie Gray

How much do you pay for rent in Elko?

Hey folks, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Would love some local perspective.

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Scarlett Lee

What I wish I knew before living in Elko

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I relocated for work and Crime rate is something to consider -Elko sits at 334.9 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,174 for rent here. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not...

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Aurora Campbell

Raising a family in Elko -thoughts?

Anyone else feel this way? My partner and I are Household incomes average around $75,630 in Elko. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Any advice would be great.

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Cooper Cook

Career opportunities in Elko, NV

So, I've been here for 19 years and The median home value here is around $285,400, which seems about average. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $1,174 for rent here. Poverty rate is 9.5%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a h...

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Andrew Gray

Elko vs Denver -which is better?

Been meaning to ask this. I've been here for 18 years and Crime rate is something to consider -Elko sits at 334.9 per 100K. Homes are going for about $285,400 on average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What are your go-to spots? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's...

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Austin B.

Raising a family in Elko -thoughts?

Longtime lurker here, My family moved here when I was a kid. Household incomes average around $75,630 in Elko. You can expect to pay around $1,174 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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