Living in Battle Mountain, Nevada
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Battle Mountain · Census data 2020–2024
Battle Mountain has 3,518 residents with a median age of 34.6. The median household income is $81,857 (5% higher than the Nevada median), the median home value is $203,800, the median rent is $899/month.
Battle Mountain at a glance
- Population
- 3,518
- Median age
- 34.6State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $81,857State: $78,260
- Median home value
- $203,800State: $435,400
- Median rent
- $899/moState: $1,597
- Homeowners
- 72.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.7%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Battle Mountain a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Nevada median; home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.1%.
Cons: Unemployment of 13.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Battle Mountain
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Battle Mountain the median home value is $203,800, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $899 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,449 a month in housing costs.
Battle Mountain median household income
The median household income in Battle Mountain is $81,857 and the income per person is $37,780. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Nevada: 12.4%).
Housing in Battle Mountain: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,729
- Owner-occupied
- 72.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.2%
- Vacant
- 18.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.48
Battle Mountain demographics
- Population
- 3,518
- Median age
- 34.6
- Under 18
- 27.1%
- 65 and older
- 13.9%
- Households
- 1,404
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Battle Mountain ›
Education in Battle Mountain
17.7% of adults 25 and older in Battle Mountain have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nevada: 27.9%), and 10.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Battle Mountain
- Unemployment rate
- 13.2%State: 7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 0.1%
- Drive alone
- 73.8%
- Public transit
- 9.2%
- Walk to work
- 6.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.9%
Battle Mountain vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Mountain | 3,518 | $81,857 | $203,800 | $899 |
| Crescent Valley | 690 | $75,500 | $54,300 | — |
| Grass Valley | 1,134 | $80,368 | — | — |
| Carlin | 2,088 | $60,898 | $179,700 | $1,197 |
| Winnemucca | 8,361 | $81,824 | $309,100 | $965 |
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What is the median household income in Battle Mountain, NV?
The median household income in Battle Mountain is $81,857, 5% higher than the Nevada median of $78,260 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Battle Mountain?
The median home value in Battle Mountain is $203,800, compared with $435,400 in Nevada.
How much is rent in Battle Mountain?
The median gross rent in Battle Mountain is $899 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Battle Mountain, NV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Nevada median; home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.1%. Minuses: unemployment of 13.2%.
What is the median age in Battle Mountain?
The median age in Battle Mountain is 34.6 years (Nevada: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Battle Mountain?
The average commute to work in Battle Mountain is 20 minutes; 0.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Battle Mountain?
The unemployment rate in Battle Mountain is 13.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Battle Mountain?
17.7% of adults in Battle Mountain 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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