Living in Moapa Valley, Nevada
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Moapa Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Moapa Valley has 6,684 residents with a median age of 35.6. The median household income is $89,250 (14% higher than the Nevada median), the median home value is $362,500, the median rent is $1,135/month.
Moapa Valley at a glance
- Population
- 6,684
- Median age
- 35.6State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $89,250State: $78,260
- Median home value
- $362,500State: $435,400
- Median rent
- $1,135/moState: $1,597
- Homeowners
- 80.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Moapa Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Nevada median; home values 17% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Moapa Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Moapa Valley the median home value is $362,500, 9% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,135 per month, which is 23.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,055 a month in housing costs.
Moapa Valley median household income
The median household income in Moapa Valley is $89,250 and the income per person is $38,412. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Nevada: 12.4%).
Housing in Moapa Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,578
- Owner-occupied
- 80.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.4%
- Vacant
- 15.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 3.05
Moapa Valley demographics
- Population
- 6,684
- Median age
- 35.6
- Under 18
- 35.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 2,190
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Moapa Valley ›
Education in Moapa Valley
18% of adults 25 and older in Moapa Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nevada: 27.9%), and 6.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Moapa Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 7%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 9.6%
- Drive alone
- 81.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
Moapa Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moapa Valley | 6,684 | $89,250 | $362,500 | $1,135 |
| Moapa Town | 958 | $80,625 | $335,000 | $817 |
| Bunkerville | 370 | $78,237 | $332,300 | — |
| Mesquite | 22,059 | $75,227 | $388,600 | $1,181 |
| Scenic | 1,379 | $29,063 | — | — |
| Beaver Dam | 1,624 | $72,650 | $264,400 | $901 |
| North Las Vegas | 278,595 | $79,542 | $404,400 | $1,705 |
| Nellis AFB | 5,087 | $68,652 | — | $2,143 |
| Sunrise Manor | 200,218 | $58,421 | $320,000 | $1,397 |
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What is the median household income in Moapa Valley, NV?
The median household income in Moapa Valley is $89,250, 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 Moapa Valley?
The median home value in Moapa Valley is $362,500, compared with $435,400 in Nevada.
How much is rent in Moapa Valley?
The median gross rent in Moapa Valley is $1,135 per month, about 23.2% of household income.
Is Moapa Valley, NV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Nevada median; home values 17% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Moapa Valley?
The median age in Moapa Valley is 35.6 years (Nevada: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Moapa Valley?
The average commute to work in Moapa Valley is 38 minutes; 9.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Moapa Valley?
The unemployment rate in Moapa Valley is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Moapa Valley?
18% of adults in Moapa 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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