Living in Laughlin, Nevada
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Laughlin · Census data 2020–2024
Laughlin has 8,789 residents with a median age of 57.6. The median household income is $45,685 (42% lower than the Nevada median), the median home value is $283,700, the median rent is $1,112/month.
Laughlin at a glance
- Population
- 8,789
- Median age
- 57.6State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $45,685State: $78,260
- Median home value
- $283,700State: $435,400
- Median rent
- $1,112/moState: $1,597
- Homeowners
- 50%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.5%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Laughlin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Nevada median; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 22.1%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Laughlin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Laughlin the median home value is $283,700, 15% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,112 per month, which is 39.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,427 a month in housing costs.
Laughlin median household income
The median household income in Laughlin is $45,685 and the income per person is $32,517. 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Nevada: 12.4%).
Housing in Laughlin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,377
- Owner-occupied
- 50%
- Renter-occupied
- 50%
- Vacant
- 19.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.04
Laughlin demographics
- Population
- 8,789
- Median age
- 57.6
- Under 18
- 12.5%
- 65 and older
- 37.5%
- Households
- 4,315
- Foreign-born
- 6.5%
- Veterans
- 17.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Laughlin ›
Education in Laughlin
17.5% of adults 25 and older in Laughlin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nevada: 27.9%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Laughlin
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 7%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 6%
- Drive alone
- 66.8%
- Public transit
- 10.1%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.2%
Laughlin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laughlin | 8,789 | $45,685 | $283,700 | $1,112 |
| Bullhead City | 42,496 | $50,556 | $211,500 | $1,079 |
| Katherine | 159 | $70,278 | $188,200 | — |
| Fort Mohave | 15,715 | $64,815 | $294,300 | $1,010 |
| Mesquite Creek | 548 | $59,063 | $217,500 | $1,567 |
| Willow Valley | 981 | $50,428 | $266,800 | — |
| Mohave Valley | 2,555 | $60,134 | $256,900 | $1,299 |
| Arizona Village | 713 | $28,750 | — | $493 |
| Golden Valley | 8,567 | $42,585 | $176,000 | $1,134 |
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What is the median household income in Laughlin, NV?
The median household income in Laughlin is $45,685, 42% 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 Laughlin?
The median home value in Laughlin is $283,700, compared with $435,400 in Nevada.
How much is rent in Laughlin?
The median gross rent in Laughlin is $1,112 per month, about 39.8% of household income.
Is Laughlin, NV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Nevada median; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 22.1%.
What is the median age in Laughlin?
The median age in Laughlin is 57.6 years (Nevada: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Laughlin?
The average commute to work in Laughlin is 21 minutes; 6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Laughlin?
The unemployment rate in Laughlin is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Laughlin?
17.5% of adults in Laughlin 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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