Nevada · Metropolitan Area
Mount Charleston is a small town in Nevada with a population of 518. Residents earn $111,250 per year, which is 48% above the national average.
Based on current data, Mount Charleston receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Mount Charleston stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Mount Charleston is $111,250, which is significantly higher than the national average — 48% above $75,149. This places Mount Charleston among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.
The median home value in Mount Charleston is $630,000, making it a premium housing market at 123% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 5.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 46.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 90.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5/10.
Mount Charleston experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches, including 100.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 83.8% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 16.2% |
| 21% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $111,250 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $65,360 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,250 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $90,013 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.5% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 65,312 |
| County GDP | $195,936M |
| Restaurants | 5,618 |
| Healthcare | 6,718 |
| Retail | 6,464 |
| Manufacturing | 1,183 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,411 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.86% |
| Commute Time | 34.5 min |
| Work from Home | 18.5% |
| Census Median | $630,000 |
| 123% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $540,298 |
| Studio | $1,056 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,135 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,428 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,941 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,352 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,411 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.86% |
| Obesity | 28.3% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.6% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,618/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,718 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 236 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 26.4 inches |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 100.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 6,978 ft (2,127 m) |
| Area | 29.3 sq mi (75.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2625°N, 115.6139°W |
| County FIPS | 32003 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 46.8% |
| 39% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.2% |
| School Test Score | 4.96 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Total Area | 29.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 33 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,718 |
| Restaurants | 5,618 |
| Retail Stores | 6,464 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 236 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 34.5 min |
| Work from Home | 18.5% |