Moapa Valley, NV

Full City Profile · Nevada · Clark County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
6,699 Population 153/sq mi density
$83,571 Median Income $38,380 per capita
$360,600 Home Value $359,713 Zillow
$1,007 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$83,571 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$360,600 home value, $1,007/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Moapa Valley, NV

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,571
11% above
$38,380 per capita
Home Value
$360,600
28% above
Zillow: $359,713
Median Rent
$1,007/mo
13% below
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
48% below
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.6%
8% below
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F

How Moapa Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Moapa Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
111%
Home Value
128%
Rent
87%
Poverty
33%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
133%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Moapa Valley a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Moapa Valley residents earn a median household income of $83,571 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,380. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 65,312 business establishments, including 5,618 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Moapa Valley is $360,600 , 28% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $359,713. Median rent is $1,007/month, with 23.8% 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 1990.

Education

17.5% of adults in Moapa Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Moapa Valley has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 5.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 64.

Data Overview

People

Population6,699
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density153/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$83,571
Per Capita$38,380
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$195,936M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,250

Housing

A
Home Value$360,600
Rent$1,007
Ownership78.1%
Zillow$359,713
Housing Units2,692
Rent Burden23.8%

Health

Obesity29.6%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,618/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Rain5.6 in/yr
AQI64 (Moderate)
Elevation1,475 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute36 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed265 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries33

Did You Know?

The median home in Moapa Valley was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Harry Reid International (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 265 Mbps.
There are 5,618 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 236 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.