At a Glance
Median Income
$87,991
$37,170 per capita
Home Value
$352,600
Zillow: $402,807
Median Rent
$1,463/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
16.2% smoking rate
How Fernley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fernley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fernley a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fernley residents earn a median household income of $87,991 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,170. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 258 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fernley is $352,600 , 25% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $402,807. Median rent is $1,463/month, with 28.0% 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 2000.
Education
15.6% of adults in Fernley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fernley has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 4.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population23,631
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density193/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born6.6%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$87,991
Per Capita$37,170
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$2,769M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,608
Housing
A
Home Value$352,600
Rent$1,463
Ownership71.2%
Zillow$402,807
Housing Units8,635
Rent Burden28.0%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,548/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain4.8 in/yr
Elevation4,535 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute29 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations4
Did You Know?
Fernley was founded in 1904.
The median home in Fernley was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.