At a Glance
Median Income
$98,750
$43,153 per capita
Home Value
$565,800
Zillow: $591,725
Median Rent
$1,727/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
32.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.5%
17.2% smoking rate
How Topaz Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Topaz Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Topaz Lake a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Topaz Lake residents earn a median household income of $98,750 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,153. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,060 business establishments, including 141 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Topaz Lake is $565,800 , 101% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $591,725. Median rent is $1,727/month, with 32.5% 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 1979.
Education
22.5% of adults in Topaz Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Topaz Lake has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 5.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 22.
Data Overview
People
Population306
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density247/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans14.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$98,750
Per Capita$43,153
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty32.9%
County GDP$4,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,332
Housing
B
Home Value$565,800
Rent$1,727
Ownership71.6%
Zillow$591,725
Housing Units141
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity29.5%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain5.9 in/yr
AQI22 (Good)
Elevation5,029 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 32%
Commute40 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Topaz Lake was built in 1979.
16.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 141 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.