Living in Skyland, Nevada

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Skyland · Census data 2020–2024

Skyland has 313 residents with a median age of 66.5. The median household income is $89,792 (15% higher than the Nevada median), the median home value is $1,459,300.

Skyland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Skyland at a glance

Population
313
Median age
66.5State: 39.1
Median household income
$89,792State: $78,260
Median home value
$1,459,300State: $435,400
Homeowners
92.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
63.4%

Is Skyland a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Nevada median.

Cons: Home values 235% higher than the state median.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Skyland

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Skyland the median home value is $1,459,300, 339% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,333 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Skyland$1,459,300
Nevada$435,400
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Nevada$1,597
United States$1,413

Skyland median household income

The median household income in Skyland is $89,792 and the income per person is $82,573. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Nevada: 12.4%).

Median household income

Skyland$89,792
Nevada$78,260
United States$80,734

Housing in Skyland: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
242
Owner-occupied
92.9%
Renter-occupied
7.1%
Vacant
30.6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1973
Average household size
1.86

30.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Skyland has many vacation and second homes.

Skyland demographics

Population
313
Median age
66.5
Under 18
4.8%
65 and older
54%
Households
168
Foreign-born
10.9%
Veterans
7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White92%
Hispanic or Latino11.8%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Skyland ›

Education in Skyland

63.4% of adults 25 and older in Skyland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nevada: 27.9%), and 26.3% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Skyland63.4%
Nevada27.9%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Skyland

Unemployment rate
0%State: 7%
Average commute
—State: 25 min
Work from home
11.8%
Drive alone
88.2%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
94.6%

Skyland vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Skyland313$89,792$1,459,300—
Zephyr Cove562$139,048$1,750,000$1,500
Round Hill Village823$197,885$1,296,200$2,092
Kingsbury2,209$96,250$1,077,200$1,769
Stateline503$47,054—$1,750
Genoa1,284$121,981$1,003,200—
Glenbrook378$250,001$2,000,001—
South Lake Tahoe21,269$82,002$682,400$1,606
Indian Hills5,527$78,278$483,800$1,496

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Living in Skyland: FAQ

What is the median household income in Skyland, NV?

The median household income in Skyland is $89,792, 15% 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 Skyland?

The median home value in Skyland is $1,459,300, compared with $435,400 in Nevada.

Is Skyland, NV a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Nevada median. Minuses: home values 235% higher than the state median.

What is the median age in Skyland?

The median age in Skyland is 66.5 years (Nevada: 39.1).

What is the unemployment rate in Skyland?

The unemployment rate in Skyland is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Skyland?

63.4% of adults in Skyland 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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