Nevada
Ely is a small town in Nevada with a population of 3,941. Residents earn $86,389 per year, which is 15% above the national average.
Based on current data, Ely receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Ely stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Ely is $86,389, 15% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Ely is $201,500, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5/10.
Ely experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.4 inches, including 54.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 93.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.7% |
| 50% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $86,389 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,567 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,468 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,867 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.9% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 270 |
| County GDP | $1,332M |
| Restaurants | 37 |
| Healthcare | 24 |
| Retail | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,225 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.60% |
| Commute Time | 14.9 min |
| Work from Home | 11.0% |
| Census Median | $201,500 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $199,414 |
| Census Median Rent | $900 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,056 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,135 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,428 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,941 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,352 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,225 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.60% |
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% |
| Depression | 23.3% |
| Mental Distress | 20.3% |
| Physical Distress | 14.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,771/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 24 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 9.4 inches |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 54.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 7.6 sq mi (19.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 517/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2649°N, 114.8709°W |
| County FIPS | 32033 |
Winner: Republican by 57 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.4% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.7% |
| School Test Score | 4.96 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 517/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 24 |
| Restaurants | 37 |
| Retail Stores | 36 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 14.9 min |
| Work from Home | 11.0% |