Living in Nixon, Nevada
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nixon · Census data 2020–2024
Nixon has 305 residents with a median age of 34.6. The median household income is $72,839 (7% lower than the Nevada median), the median home value is $66,400, the median rent is $586/month.
Nixon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Nixon at a glance
- Population
- 305
- Median age
- 34.6State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $72,839State: $78,260
- Median home value
- $66,400State: $435,400
- Median rent
- $586/moState: $1,597
- Homeowners
- 78.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.2%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Nixon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 85% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Nevada median; unemployment of 36.9%; a poverty rate of 39%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Nixon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nixon the median home value is $66,400, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $586 per month, which is 17.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Nixon median household income
The median household income in Nixon is $72,839 and the income per person is $18,726. 39% of residents live below the poverty line (Nevada: 12.4%).
Housing in Nixon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 166
- Owner-occupied
- 78.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.3%
- Vacant
- 18.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.24
Nixon demographics
- Population
- 305
- Median age
- 34.6
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 27.9%
- Households
- 136
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 0.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nixon ›
Education in Nixon
13.2% of adults 25 and older in Nixon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nevada: 27.9%), and 1.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nixon
- Unemployment rate
- 36.9%State: 7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 83.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.6%
Nixon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nixon | 305 | $72,839 | $66,400 | $586 |
| Wadsworth | 705 | $63,056 | $86,400 | $950 |
| Sutcliffe | 282 | $31,202 | $55,000 | — |
| Fernley | 24,225 | $89,517 | $366,700 | $1,570 |
| Spanish Springs | 17,980 | $127,658 | $623,900 | $1,963 |
| Sparks | 110,024 | $89,056 | $483,800 | $1,716 |
| Sun Valley | 22,228 | $77,446 | $349,100 | $1,214 |
| Lemmon Valley | 4,412 | $76,029 | $384,000 | — |
| Golden Valley | 1,139 | $93,456 | $498,800 | — |
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Nixon ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Nixon: FAQ
What is the median household income in Nixon, NV?
The median household income in Nixon is $72,839, 7% 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 Nixon?
The median home value in Nixon is $66,400, compared with $435,400 in Nevada.
How much is rent in Nixon?
The median gross rent in Nixon is $586 per month, about 17.5% of household income.
Is Nixon, NV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 85% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Nevada median; unemployment of 36.9%; a poverty rate of 39%.
What is the median age in Nixon?
The median age in Nixon is 34.6 years (Nevada: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Nixon?
The average commute to work in Nixon is 20 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nixon?
The unemployment rate in Nixon is 36.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nixon?
13.2% of adults in Nixon 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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