Living in Orovada, Nevada
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Orovada · Census data 2020–2024
Orovada has 141 residents with a median age of 67.1. The median household income is $54,643 (30% lower than the Nevada median), the median home value is $245,600.
Orovada is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Orovada at a glance
- Population
- 141
- Median age
- 67.1State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $54,643State: $78,260
- Median home value
- $245,600State: $435,400
- Homeowners
- 81.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.3%
Is Orovada a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Nevada median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Orovada
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Orovada the median home value is $245,600, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Orovada median household income
The median household income in Orovada is $54,643 and the income per person is $32,423. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Nevada: 12.4%).
Housing in Orovada: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 107
- Owner-occupied
- 81.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.8%
- Vacant
- 25.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 1.76
Orovada demographics
- Population
- 141
- Median age
- 67.1
- Under 18
- 16.3%
- 65 and older
- 55.3%
- Households
- 80
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Orovada ›
Education in Orovada
15.3% of adults 25 and older in Orovada have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nevada: 27.9%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Orovada
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 7%
- Average commute
- —State: 25 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 75%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 25%
- Homes with broadband
- 51.3%
Orovada vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orovada | 141 | $54,643 | $245,600 | — |
| Paradise Valley | 247 | $142,946 | — | — |
| Fort McDermitt | 286 | $25,000 | $55,000 | — |
| Winnemucca | 8,361 | $81,824 | $309,100 | $965 |
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What is the median household income in Orovada, NV?
The median household income in Orovada is $54,643, 30% 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 Orovada?
The median home value in Orovada is $245,600, compared with $435,400 in Nevada.
Is Orovada, NV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Nevada median.
What is the median age in Orovada?
The median age in Orovada is 67.1 years (Nevada: 39.1).
What is the unemployment rate in Orovada?
The unemployment rate in Orovada is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Orovada?
15.3% of adults in Orovada 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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