Living in East Valley, Nevada
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Valley · Census data 2020–2024
East Valley has 1,283 residents with a median age of 60. The median household income is $125,417 (60% higher than the Nevada median), the median home value is $874,300.
East Valley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
East Valley at a glance
- Population
- 1,283
- Median age
- 60State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $125,417State: $78,260
- Median home value
- $874,300State: $435,400
- Homeowners
- 99.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.2%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is East Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 60% higher than the Nevada median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
Cons: Home values 101% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in East Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Valley the median home value is $874,300, 163% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,419 a month in housing costs.
East Valley median household income
The median household income in East Valley is $125,417 and the income per person is $77,007. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Nevada: 12.4%).
Housing in East Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 634
- Owner-occupied
- 99.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 0.3%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.11
East Valley demographics
- Population
- 1,283
- Median age
- 60
- Under 18
- 14.7%
- 65 and older
- 43.2%
- Households
- 607
- Foreign-born
- 11.8%
- Veterans
- 14.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Valley ›
Education in East Valley
38.2% of adults 25 and older in East Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nevada: 27.9%), and 10.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 7%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 17.8%
- Drive alone
- 67.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.8%
East Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Valley | 1,283 | $125,417 | $874,300 | — |
| Gardnerville | 5,486 | $62,267 | $487,300 | $1,241 |
| Fish Springs | 528 | $102,639 | $680,000 | — |
| Ruhenstroth | 1,682 | $105,281 | $670,200 | — |
| Minden | 3,707 | $99,904 | $586,000 | $1,819 |
| Gardnerville Ranchos | 12,114 | $87,785 | $486,000 | $1,533 |
| Carter Springs | 526 | $91,667 | $384,600 | $1,452 |
| Johnson Lane | 6,467 | $121,458 | $764,100 | $1,475 |
| Genoa | 1,284 | $121,981 | $1,003,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in East Valley, NV?
The median household income in East Valley is $125,417, 60% 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 East Valley?
The median home value in East Valley is $874,300, compared with $435,400 in Nevada.
Is East Valley, NV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 60% higher than the Nevada median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 4.9%. Minuses: home values 101% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in East Valley?
The median age in East Valley is 60 years (Nevada: 39.1).
How long is the commute in East Valley?
The average commute to work in East Valley is 31 minutes; 17.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Valley?
The unemployment rate in East Valley is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Valley?
38.2% of adults in East 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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