Living in Carson City, Nevada
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Carson City · Census data 2020–2024
Carson City has 58,384 residents with a median age of 42.4. The median household income is $72,355 (8% lower than the Nevada median), the median home value is $453,000, the median rent is $1,248/month.
Carson City at a glance
- Population
- 58,384
- Median age
- 42.4State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $72,355State: $78,260
- Median home value
- $453,000State: $435,400
- Median rent
- $1,248/moState: $1,597
- Homeowners
- 62.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.7%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Carson City a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Nevada median; home values 4% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Carson City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Carson City the median home value is $453,000, 36% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,248 per month, which is 29.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,874 a month in housing costs.
Carson City median household income
The median household income in Carson City is $72,355 and the income per person is $39,432. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Nevada: 12.4%).
Housing in Carson City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 25,156
- Owner-occupied
- 62.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.7%
- Vacant
- 5.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.34
Carson City demographics
- Population
- 58,384
- Median age
- 42.4
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 21.2%
- Households
- 23,692
- Foreign-born
- 12.5%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Carson City ›
Education in Carson City
23.7% of adults 25 and older in Carson City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nevada: 27.9%), and 9.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Carson City
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 7%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Drive alone
- 70.6%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Carson City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City | 58,384 | $72,355 | $453,000 | $1,248 |
| Indian Hills | 5,527 | $78,278 | $483,800 | $1,496 |
| Johnson Lane | 6,467 | $121,458 | $764,100 | $1,475 |
| Silver City | 118 | $68,056 | $319,000 | — |
| Washoe Valley | 3,315 | $122,614 | $609,700 | $1,410 |
| Genoa | 1,284 | $121,981 | $1,003,200 | — |
| Glenbrook | 378 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Virginia City | 644 | $114,000 | $414,300 | — |
| Skyland | 313 | $89,792 | $1,459,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Carson City, NV?
The median household income in Carson City is $72,355, 8% 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 Carson City?
The median home value in Carson City is $453,000, compared with $435,400 in Nevada.
How much is rent in Carson City?
The median gross rent in Carson City is $1,248 per month, about 29.9% of household income.
Is Carson City, NV a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 10.3%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Nevada median; home values 4% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Carson City?
The median age in Carson City is 42.4 years (Nevada: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Carson City?
The average commute to work in Carson City is 21 minutes; 9.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Carson City?
The unemployment rate in Carson City is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Carson City?
23.7% of adults in Carson City 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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