At a Glance
Median Income
$67,878
$39,721 per capita
Home Value
$504,200
Zillow: $612,502
Median Rent
$1,508/mo
44.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
13.8% smoking rate
How Gardnerville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gardnerville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gardnerville 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
Gardnerville residents earn a median household income of $67,878 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,721. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% 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 Gardnerville is $504,200 , 79% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $612,502. Median rent is $1,508/month, with 44.2% 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 2002.
Education
32.9% of adults in Gardnerville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gardnerville 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
Population5,811
Median Age53.0 yrs
Density1,211/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born9.1%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,878
Per Capita$39,721
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$4,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,332
Housing
C
Home Value$504,200
Rent$1,508
Ownership55.6%
Zillow$612,502
Housing Units2,901
Rent Burden44.2%
Health
Obesity28.5%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain9.3 in/yr
AQI22 (Good)
Elevation4,772 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 32%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Gardnerville was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.3% 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.