Living in Amargosa Valley, Nevada
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Amargosa Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Amargosa Valley has 1,445 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $53,139 (32% lower than the Nevada median).
Amargosa Valley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Amargosa Valley at a glance
- Population
- 1,445
- Median age
- 39.8State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $53,139State: $78,260
- Homeowners
- 81.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.9%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is Amargosa Valley a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 12 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Nevada median; a poverty rate of 36.7%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Amargosa Valley median household income
The median household income in Amargosa Valley is $53,139 and the income per person is $22,974. 36.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Nevada: 12.4%).
Housing in Amargosa Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 604
- Owner-occupied
- 81.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.1%
- Vacant
- 21.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 3.01
Amargosa Valley demographics
- Population
- 1,445
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 27%
- 65 and older
- 25.3%
- Households
- 475
- Foreign-born
- 18.5%
- Veterans
- 18.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Amargosa Valley ›
Education in Amargosa Valley
14.9% of adults 25 and older in Amargosa Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nevada: 27.9%), and 7.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Amargosa Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 7%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 49.3%
Amargosa Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amargosa Valley | 1,445 | $53,139 | — | — |
| Pahrump | 47,347 | $62,109 | $310,300 | $1,304 |
| Indian Springs | 1,180 | $87,083 | $348,800 | $2,589 |
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What is the median household income in Amargosa Valley, NV?
The median household income in Amargosa Valley is $53,139, 32% lower than the Nevada median of $78,260 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Amargosa Valley, NV a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 12 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Nevada median; a poverty rate of 36.7%.
What is the median age in Amargosa Valley?
The median age in Amargosa Valley is 39.8 years (Nevada: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Amargosa Valley?
The average commute to work in Amargosa Valley is 12 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Amargosa Valley?
The unemployment rate in Amargosa Valley is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Amargosa Valley?
14.9% of adults in Amargosa Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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