Living in Pioche, Nevada
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pioche · Census data 2020–2024
Pioche has 1,031 residents with a median age of 54.6. The median household income is $88,493 (13% higher than the Nevada median), the median home value is $203,800.
Pioche is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Pioche at a glance
- Population
- 1,031
- Median age
- 54.6State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $88,493State: $78,260
- Median home value
- $203,800State: $435,400
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.4%
Is Pioche a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Nevada median; home values 53% lower than the state median.
Cons: Unemployment of 8.2%; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Pioche
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pioche the median home value is $203,800, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,163 a month in housing costs.
Pioche median household income
The median household income in Pioche is $88,493 and the income per person is $34,705. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Nevada: 12.4%).
Housing in Pioche: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 553
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 37.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.19
37.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Pioche has many vacation and second homes.
Pioche demographics
- Population
- 1,031
- Median age
- 54.6
- Under 18
- 7.6%
- 65 and older
- 39.5%
- Households
- 348
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 31.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pioche ›
Education in Pioche
15.4% of adults 25 and older in Pioche have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nevada: 27.9%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pioche
- Unemployment rate
- 8.2%State: 7%
- Average commute
- —State: 25 min
- Work from home
- 36.2%
- Drive alone
- 52%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 11.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.2%
Pioche vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioche | 1,031 | $88,493 | $203,800 | — |
| Panaca | 1,015 | $64,083 | $263,300 | $920 |
| Enterprise | 1,955 | $91,250 | $378,300 | $1,309 |
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What is the median household income in Pioche, NV?
The median household income in Pioche is $88,493, 13% 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 Pioche?
The median home value in Pioche is $203,800, compared with $435,400 in Nevada.
Is Pioche, NV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Nevada median; home values 53% lower than the state median. Minuses: unemployment of 8.2%; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
What is the median age in Pioche?
The median age in Pioche is 54.6 years (Nevada: 39.1).
What is the unemployment rate in Pioche?
The unemployment rate in Pioche is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pioche?
15.4% of adults in Pioche 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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