Living in Fernley, Nevada
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fernley · Census data 2020–2024
Fernley has 24,225 residents with a median age of 36.4. The median household income is $89,517 (14% higher than the Nevada median), the median home value is $366,700, the median rent is $1,570/month.
Fernley at a glance
- Population
- 24,225
- Median age
- 36.4State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $89,517State: $78,260
- Median home value
- $366,700State: $435,400
- Median rent
- $1,570/moState: $1,597
- Homeowners
- 72%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Fernley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Nevada median; home values 16% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Fernley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fernley the median home value is $366,700, 10% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,570 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,873 a month in housing costs.
Fernley median household income
The median household income in Fernley is $89,517 and the income per person is $37,038. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Nevada: 12.4%).
Housing in Fernley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,141
- Owner-occupied
- 72%
- Renter-occupied
- 28%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.76
Fernley demographics
- Population
- 24,225
- Median age
- 36.4
- Under 18
- 23.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 8,789
- Foreign-born
- 7.9%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fernley ›
Education in Fernley
16.4% of adults 25 and older in Fernley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nevada: 27.9%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fernley
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 7%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 78.4%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Fernley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernley | 24,225 | $89,517 | $366,700 | $1,570 |
| Wadsworth | 705 | $63,056 | $86,400 | $950 |
| Silver Springs | 5,060 | $48,944 | $244,400 | $1,201 |
| Stagecoach | 1,892 | $70,000 | $322,400 | $1,029 |
| Nixon | 305 | $72,839 | $66,400 | $586 |
| Fallon | 9,463 | $73,389 | $282,700 | $1,230 |
| Spanish Springs | 17,980 | $127,658 | $623,900 | $1,963 |
| Fallon Station | 1,399 | $67,301 | — | $1,635 |
| Dayton | 15,781 | $102,819 | $433,200 | $1,521 |
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What is the median household income in Fernley, NV?
The median household income in Fernley is $89,517, 14% 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 Fernley?
The median home value in Fernley is $366,700, compared with $435,400 in Nevada.
How much is rent in Fernley?
The median gross rent in Fernley is $1,570 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is Fernley, NV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Nevada median; home values 16% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
What is the median age in Fernley?
The median age in Fernley is 36.4 years (Nevada: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Fernley?
The average commute to work in Fernley is 28 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fernley?
The unemployment rate in Fernley is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fernley?
16.4% of adults in Fernley 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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