Living in Gardnerville, Nevada
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gardnerville · Census data 2020–2024
Gardnerville has 5,486 residents with a median age of 55.7. The median household income is $62,267 (20% lower than the Nevada median), the median home value is $487,300, the median rent is $1,241/month.
Gardnerville at a glance
- Population
- 5,486
- Median age
- 55.7State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $62,267State: $78,260
- Median home value
- $487,300State: $435,400
- Median rent
- $1,241/moState: $1,597
- Homeowners
- 51.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Gardnerville a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Nevada median; home values 12% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Gardnerville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gardnerville the median home value is $487,300, 46% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,241 per month, which is 42.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,107 a month in housing costs.
Gardnerville median household income
The median household income in Gardnerville is $62,267 and the income per person is $42,156. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Nevada: 12.4%).
Housing in Gardnerville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,910
- Owner-occupied
- 51.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.5%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 1.92
Gardnerville demographics
- Population
- 5,486
- Median age
- 55.7
- Under 18
- 12.3%
- 65 and older
- 34%
- Households
- 2,780
- Foreign-born
- 9.9%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gardnerville ›
Education in Gardnerville
27% of adults 25 and older in Gardnerville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nevada: 27.9%), and 9.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gardnerville
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Drive alone
- 76.6%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
Gardnerville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardnerville | 5,486 | $62,267 | $487,300 | $1,241 |
| East Valley | 1,283 | $125,417 | $874,300 | — |
| Minden | 3,707 | $99,904 | $586,000 | $1,819 |
| Gardnerville Ranchos | 12,114 | $87,785 | $486,000 | $1,533 |
| Ruhenstroth | 1,682 | $105,281 | $670,200 | — |
| Fish Springs | 528 | $102,639 | $680,000 | — |
| Carter Springs | 526 | $91,667 | $384,600 | $1,452 |
| Genoa | 1,284 | $121,981 | $1,003,200 | — |
| Kingsbury | 2,209 | $96,250 | $1,077,200 | $1,769 |
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What is the median household income in Gardnerville, NV?
The median household income in Gardnerville is $62,267, 20% 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 Gardnerville?
The median home value in Gardnerville is $487,300, compared with $435,400 in Nevada.
How much is rent in Gardnerville?
The median gross rent in Gardnerville is $1,241 per month, about 42.5% of household income.
Is Gardnerville, NV a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Nevada median; home values 12% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
What is the median age in Gardnerville?
The median age in Gardnerville is 55.7 years (Nevada: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Gardnerville?
The average commute to work in Gardnerville is 22 minutes; 4.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gardnerville?
The unemployment rate in Gardnerville is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gardnerville?
27% of adults in Gardnerville 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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