At a Glance
Median Income
$102,969
$47,024 per capita
Home Value
$653,200
Zillow: $591,725
Median Rent
$2,017/mo
20.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.0%
12.5% smoking rate
How Fish Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fish Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fish Springs a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fish Springs residents earn a median household income of $102,969 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,024. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,060 business establishments, including 141 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fish Springs is $653,200 , 132% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $591,725. Median rent is $2,017/month, with 20.9% 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 1996.
Education
13.6% of adults in Fish Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fish Springs has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 22.
Data Overview
People
Population622
Median Age63.2 yrs
Density68/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans15.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$102,969
Per Capita$47,024
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$4,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,332
Housing
B
Home Value$653,200
Rent$2,017
Ownership87.6%
Zillow$591,725
Housing Units241
Rent Burden20.9%
Health
Obesity27.0%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain9.3 in/yr
AQI22 (Good)
Elevation5,183 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 32%
Commute31 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Fish Springs was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
30.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 141 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.