Living in Pahrump, Nevada
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pahrump · Census data 2020–2024
Pahrump has 47,347 residents with a median age of 53. The median household income is $62,109 (21% lower than the Nevada median), the median home value is $310,300, the median rent is $1,304/month.
Pahrump at a glance
- Population
- 47,347
- Median age
- 53State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $62,109State: $78,260
- Median home value
- $310,300State: $435,400
- Median rent
- $1,304/moState: $1,597
- Homeowners
- 79.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.4%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Pahrump a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Nevada median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 8.5%; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Pahrump
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pahrump the median home value is $310,300, 7% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,304 per month, which is 33.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,613 a month in housing costs.
Pahrump median household income
The median household income in Pahrump is $62,109 and the income per person is $34,167. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Nevada: 12.4%).
Housing in Pahrump: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 21,279
- Owner-occupied
- 79.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.8%
- Vacant
- 10.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 2.43
Pahrump demographics
- Population
- 47,347
- Median age
- 53
- Under 18
- 16.2%
- 65 and older
- 31.7%
- Households
- 19,117
- Foreign-born
- 8%
- Veterans
- 15.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pahrump ›
Education in Pahrump
13.4% of adults 25 and older in Pahrump have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nevada: 27.9%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pahrump
- Unemployment rate
- 8.5%State: 7%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 11.9%
- Drive alone
- 73.4%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.5%
Pahrump vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pahrump | 47,347 | $62,109 | $310,300 | $1,304 |
| Mount Charleston | 465 | $109,125 | $684,200 | — |
| Indian Springs | 1,180 | $87,083 | $348,800 | $2,589 |
| Sandy Valley | 1,742 | $57,639 | $233,700 | — |
| Amargosa Valley | 1,445 | $53,139 | — | — |
| Blue Diamond | 351 | $94,821 | $665,500 | — |
| Summerlin South | 31,354 | $117,035 | $672,400 | $2,509 |
| Las Vegas | 660,400 | $73,877 | $427,900 | $1,563 |
| Goodsprings | 311 | $25,615 | — | $831 |
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What is the median household income in Pahrump, NV?
The median household income in Pahrump is $62,109, 21% 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 Pahrump?
The median home value in Pahrump is $310,300, compared with $435,400 in Nevada.
How much is rent in Pahrump?
The median gross rent in Pahrump is $1,304 per month, about 33.3% of household income.
Is Pahrump, NV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Nevada median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 8.5%; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
What is the median age in Pahrump?
The median age in Pahrump is 53 years (Nevada: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Pahrump?
The average commute to work in Pahrump is 30 minutes; 11.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pahrump?
The unemployment rate in Pahrump is 8.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pahrump?
13.4% of adults in Pahrump 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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