At a Glance
Median Income
$58,560
$32,553 per capita
Home Value
$283,400
Zillow: $364,944
Median Rent
$1,152/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
777/100K
2,401/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
323 sunny days/yr
How Pahrump Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pahrump's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pahrump a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pahrump residents earn a median household income of $58,560 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,553. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% 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 Pahrump is $283,400 , 1% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $364,944. Median rent is $1,152/month, with 30.8% 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 1998.
Safety & Crime
Pahrump reports 777 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 104% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,401/100K.
Education
12.5% of adults in Pahrump hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pahrump has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population45,811
Median Age53.4 yrs
Density139/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,560
Per Capita$32,553
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$195,936M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,250
Housing
B+
Home Value$283,400
Rent$1,152
Ownership77.5%
Zillow$364,944
Housing Units20,697
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
F
Violent777/100K
Property2,401/100K
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,618/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days323/yr
Rain26.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation2,631 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute29 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed265 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Pahrump was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Harry Reid International (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
25.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.
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