At a Glance
Median Income
$133,750
$43,456 per capita
Home Value
$397,700
Zillow: $400,604
Median Rent
$1,696/mo
18.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.2%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
12.5% smoking rate
How Nevada Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nevada's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nevada a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nevada residents earn a median household income of $133,750 , which is 78% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,456. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 34,830 business establishments, including 2,668 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nevada is $397,700 , 41% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $400,604. Median rent is $1,696/month, with 18.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2006.
Education
37.2% of adults in Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nevada has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,292
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density541/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born6.7%
Veterans11.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$133,750
Per Capita$43,456
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$115,358M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,694
Housing
A+
Home Value$397,700
Rent$1,696
Ownership96.0%
Zillow$400,604
Housing Units448
Rent Burden18.4%
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death4,576/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain39.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation606 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.2%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute38 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Nevada was founded in 1889.
The median home in Nevada was built in 2006.
22.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 2,668 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 72 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.