Living in Carlin, Nevada
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Carlin · Census data 2020–2024
Carlin has 2,088 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $60,898 (22% lower than the Nevada median), the median home value is $179,700, the median rent is $1,197/month.
Carlin at a glance
- Population
- 2,088
- Median age
- 38.7State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $60,898State: $78,260
- Median home value
- $179,700State: $435,400
- Median rent
- $1,197/moState: $1,597
- Homeowners
- 67.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Carlin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 6.5%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Nevada median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Carlin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Carlin the median home value is $179,700, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,197 per month, which is 24.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,694 a month in housing costs.
Carlin median household income
The median household income in Carlin is $60,898 and the income per person is $31,176. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Nevada: 12.4%).
Housing in Carlin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 929
- Owner-occupied
- 67.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.5%
- Vacant
- 19.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.61
Carlin demographics
- Population
- 2,088
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 28.6%
- 65 and older
- 14.9%
- Households
- 751
- Foreign-born
- 5.8%
- Veterans
- 12.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Carlin ›
Education in Carlin
17.3% of adults 25 and older in Carlin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nevada: 27.9%), and 7.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Carlin
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Drive alone
- 71.2%
- Public transit
- 9.3%
- Walk to work
- 4.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.6%
Carlin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlin | 2,088 | $60,898 | $179,700 | $1,197 |
| Elko | 20,696 | $79,036 | $309,100 | $1,267 |
| Spring Creek | 14,739 | $105,154 | $360,600 | $1,386 |
| Osino | 1,341 | $92,756 | $106,300 | — |
| Crescent Valley | 690 | $75,500 | $54,300 | — |
| Battle Mountain | 3,518 | $81,857 | $203,800 | $899 |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Carlin: FAQ
What is the median household income in Carlin, NV?
The median household income in Carlin is $60,898, 22% lower 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 Carlin?
The median home value in Carlin is $179,700, compared with $435,400 in Nevada.
How much is rent in Carlin?
The median gross rent in Carlin is $1,197 per month, about 24.1% of household income.
Is Carlin, NV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 6.5%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Nevada median.
What is the median age in Carlin?
The median age in Carlin is 38.7 years (Nevada: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Carlin?
The average commute to work in Carlin is 22 minutes; 3.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Carlin?
The unemployment rate in Carlin is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Carlin?
17.3% of adults in Carlin 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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