Spanish Springs, NV

Full City Profile · Nevada · Storey County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
17,512 Population 315/sq mi density
$121,250 Median Income $55,044 per capita
$600,000 Home Value $523,431 Zillow
$1,905 Median Rent 24.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$121,250 median income, 3.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$600,000 home value, $1,905/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Spanish Springs, NV

At a Glance

Median Income
$121,250
61% above
$55,044 per capita
Home Value
$600,000
113% above
Zillow: $523,431
Median Rent
$1,905/mo
64% above
24.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.0%
5% below
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.7%
17% below
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Spanish Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
161%
Home Value
213%
Rent
164%
Poverty
13%
Bachelor's
95%
Unemployment
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Spanish Springs a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Spanish Springs residents earn a median household income of $121,250 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,044. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 258 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Spanish Springs is $600,000 , 113% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $523,431. Median rent is $1,905/month, with 24.9% 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 2001.

Education

32.0% of adults in Spanish Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% below the national average). 96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Spanish Springs has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population17,512
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density315/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans11.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$121,250
Per Capita$55,044
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$2,769M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,608

Housing

B+
Home Value$600,000
Rent$1,905
Ownership89.8%
Zillow$523,431
Housing Units6,454
Rent Burden24.9%

Health

Obesity26.7%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,548/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain9.2 in/yr
Elevation4,735 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.0%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute30 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations21

Did You Know?

The median home in Spanish Springs was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.