At a Glance
Median Income
$45,938
$19,813 per capita
Home Value
$166,700
Zillow: $526,341
Median Rent
$688/mo
18.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
133/100K
746/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
65.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
22.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.5%
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
322 sunny days/yr
How Wendover Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wendover's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wendover 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
Wendover residents earn a median household income of $45,938 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,813. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,519 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wendover is $166,700 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $526,341. Median rent is $688/month, with 18.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Wendover reports 133 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 746/100K.
Education
7.0% of adults in Wendover hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
65.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wendover has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 3.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,264
Median Age28.6 yrs
Density142/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$45,938
Per Capita$19,813
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty22.1%
County GDP$3,249M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$166,700
Rent$688
Ownership24.1%
Zillow$526,341
Housing Units510
Rent Burden18.5%
Crime
F
Violent133/100K
Property746/100K
Health
Obesity44.5%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death7,133/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days322/yr
Rain3.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,226 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+65.6%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 28%
Commute8 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed58 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Wendover was founded in 1906.
The median home in Wendover was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Elko Regional (93 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.382 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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