At a Glance
Median Income
$75,630
$39,001 per capita
Home Value
$285,400
Zillow: $350,513
Median Rent
$1,174/mo
23.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
335/100K
2,573/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
322 sunny days/yr
How Elko Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elko's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elko a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elko residents earn a median household income of $75,630 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,001. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,413 business establishments, including 165 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elko is $285,400 , 1% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $350,513. Median rent is $1,174/month, with 23.7% 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 1985.
Safety & Crime
Elko reports 335 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,573/100K. The murder rate is 19.4/100K.
Education
18.9% of adults in Elko hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elko has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.
Data Overview
People
Population20,624
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density1,155/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,630
Per Capita$39,001
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$3,995M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,234
Housing
A+
Home Value$285,400
Rent$1,174
Ownership62.4%
Zillow$350,513
Housing Units8,763
Rent Burden23.7%
Crime
F
Violent335/100K
Property2,573/100K
Murder19.4/100K
Assault160/100K
Burglary568/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,188/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days322/yr
Rain10.0 in/yr
AQI23 (Good)
Elevation5,112 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Elko was built in 1985.
12.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Elko Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 165 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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