Living in Nellis AFB, Nevada
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nellis AFB · Census data 2020–2024
Nellis AFB has 5,087 residents with a median age of 20.8. The median household income is $68,652 (12% lower than the Nevada median), the median rent is $2,143/month.
Nellis AFB at a glance
- Population
- 5,087
- Median age
- 20.8State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $68,652State: $78,260
- Median rent
- $2,143/moState: $1,597
- Homeowners
- 0%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Nellis AFB a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.6%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Nevada median; unemployment of 27.8%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Nellis AFB
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nellis AFB the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $2,143 per month, which is 34.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Nellis AFB median household income
The median household income in Nellis AFB is $68,652 and the income per person is $18,495. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Nevada: 12.4%).
Housing in Nellis AFB: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,204
- Owner-occupied
- 0%
- Renter-occupied
- 100%
- Vacant
- 2.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 4.08
Nellis AFB demographics
- Population
- 5,087
- Median age
- 20.8
- Under 18
- 46.7%
- 65 and older
- 0.6%
- Households
- 1,177
- Foreign-born
- 6%
- Veterans
- 11.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nellis AFB ›
Education in Nellis AFB
25% of adults 25 and older in Nellis AFB have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nevada: 27.9%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nellis AFB
- Unemployment rate
- 27.8%State: 7%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 0.6%
- Drive alone
- 85.6%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.3%
Nellis AFB vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nellis AFB | 5,087 | $68,652 | — | $2,143 |
| North Las Vegas | 278,595 | $79,542 | $404,400 | $1,705 |
| Sunrise Manor | 200,218 | $58,421 | $320,000 | $1,397 |
| Winchester | 37,081 | $50,120 | $302,800 | $1,220 |
| Whitney | 47,221 | $67,155 | $329,000 | $1,574 |
| Las Vegas | 660,400 | $73,877 | $427,900 | $1,563 |
| Paradise | 185,913 | $59,190 | $384,200 | $1,372 |
| Spring Valley | 219,187 | $74,511 | $433,800 | $1,743 |
| Henderson | 332,141 | $90,138 | $484,900 | $1,824 |
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What is the median household income in Nellis AFB, NV?
The median household income in Nellis AFB is $68,652, 12% lower than the Nevada median of $78,260 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Nellis AFB?
The median gross rent in Nellis AFB is $2,143 per month, about 34.9% of household income.
Is Nellis AFB, NV a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.6%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Nevada median; unemployment of 27.8%.
What is the median age in Nellis AFB?
The median age in Nellis AFB is 20.8 years (Nevada: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Nellis AFB?
The average commute to work in Nellis AFB is 17 minutes; 0.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nellis AFB?
The unemployment rate in Nellis AFB is 27.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nellis AFB?
25% of adults in Nellis AFB 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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