Living in Fort McDermitt, Nevada
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fort McDermitt · Census data 2020–2024
Fort McDermitt has 286 residents with a median age of 49. The median household income is $25,000 (68% lower than the Nevada median), the median home value is $55,000.
Fort McDermitt is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fort McDermitt at a glance
- Population
- 286
- Median age
- 49State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $25,000State: $78,260
- Median home value
- $55,000State: $435,400
- Homeowners
- 81%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.7%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Fort McDermitt a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 87% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 68% lower than the Nevada median; unemployment of 8.9%; a poverty rate of 41.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Fort McDermitt
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fort McDermitt the median home value is $55,000, 83% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $588 a month in housing costs.
Fort McDermitt median household income
The median household income in Fort McDermitt is $25,000 and the income per person is $19,784. 41.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Nevada: 12.4%).
Housing in Fort McDermitt: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 155
- Owner-occupied
- 81%
- Renter-occupied
- 19%
- Vacant
- 25.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.47
Fort McDermitt demographics
- Population
- 286
- Median age
- 49
- Under 18
- 25.5%
- 65 and older
- 25.5%
- Households
- 116
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fort McDermitt ›
Education in Fort McDermitt
4.7% of adults 25 and older in Fort McDermitt have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nevada: 27.9%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fort McDermitt
- Unemployment rate
- 8.9%State: 7%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 2.8%
- Drive alone
- 68.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 56.9%
Fort McDermitt vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort McDermitt | 286 | $25,000 | $55,000 | — |
| Orovada | 141 | $54,643 | $245,600 | — |
| Paradise Valley | 247 | $142,946 | — | — |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Fort McDermitt: FAQ
What is the median household income in Fort McDermitt, NV?
The median household income in Fort McDermitt is $25,000, 68% 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 Fort McDermitt?
The median home value in Fort McDermitt is $55,000, compared with $435,400 in Nevada.
Is Fort McDermitt, NV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 87% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 68% lower than the Nevada median; unemployment of 8.9%; a poverty rate of 41.3%.
What is the median age in Fort McDermitt?
The median age in Fort McDermitt is 49 years (Nevada: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Fort McDermitt?
The average commute to work in Fort McDermitt is 16 minutes; 2.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fort McDermitt?
The unemployment rate in Fort McDermitt is 8.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fort McDermitt?
4.7% of adults in Fort McDermitt 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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