At a Glance
Median Income
$108,958
$45,245 per capita
Home Value
$625,000
Zillow: $557,537
Bachelor's Degree+
38.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.0%
10.6% smoking rate
How Nye Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nye's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nye a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nye residents earn a median household income of $108,958 , which is 45% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,245. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 401 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nye is $625,000 , 122% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $557,537. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
38.6% of adults in Nye hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nye has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population56
Median Age52.1 yrs
Density160/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans50.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$108,958
Per Capita$45,245
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$725M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,444
Housing
B
Home Value$625,000
Rent
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$557,537
Housing Units42
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity24.0%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death8,534/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain17.9 in/yr
Elevation4,841 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute8 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Nye was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Billings Logan International (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.