Living in Spring Creek, Nevada

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

Spring Creek has 14,739 residents with a median age of 34.8. The median household income is $105,154 (34% higher than the Nevada median), the median home value is $360,600, the median rent is $1,386/month.

Spring Creek at a glance

Population
14,739
Median age
34.8State: 39.1
Median household income
$105,154State: $78,260
Median home value
$360,600State: $435,400
Median rent
$1,386/moState: $1,597
Homeowners
87.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
Average commute
43 min

Is Spring Creek a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 34% higher than the Nevada median; home values 17% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 7.3%.

Cons: An average commute of 43 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Spring Creek

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Spring Creek the median home value is $360,600, 8% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,386 per month, which is 31.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,998 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Spring Creek$360,600
Nevada$435,400
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Spring Creek$1,386
Nevada$1,597
United States$1,413

Spring Creek median household income

The median household income in Spring Creek is $105,154 and the income per person is $44,356. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Nevada: 12.4%).

Median household income

Spring Creek$105,154
Nevada$78,260
United States$80,734

Housing in Spring Creek: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
5,324
Owner-occupied
87.2%
Renter-occupied
12.8%
Vacant
4.6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1997
Average household size
2.90

Spring Creek demographics

Population
14,739
Median age
34.8
Under 18
29.2%
65 and older
13.8%
Households
5,077
Foreign-born
2%
Veterans
9.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White84.6%
Hispanic or Latino10.6%
Black0.1%
Asian0.6%

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

Education in Spring Creek

22.3% of adults 25 and older in Spring Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nevada: 27.9%), and 8.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Spring Creek22.3%
Nevada27.9%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Spring Creek

Unemployment rate
4.1%State: 7%
Average commute
43 minState: 25 min
Work from home
9.3%
Drive alone
57.6%
Public transit
17.3%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
93.3%

Spring Creek vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Spring Creek14,739$105,154$360,600$1,386
Elko20,696$79,036$309,100$1,267
Osino1,341$92,756$106,300—
Carlin2,088$60,898$179,700$1,197
Wells1,352$107,454$205,300$976

More for people moving to Spring Creek

Spring Creek ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›

Living in Spring Creek: FAQ

What is the median household income in Spring Creek, NV?

The median household income in Spring Creek is $105,154, 34% 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 Spring Creek?

The median home value in Spring Creek is $360,600, compared with $435,400 in Nevada.

How much is rent in Spring Creek?

The median gross rent in Spring Creek is $1,386 per month, about 31.2% of household income.

Is Spring Creek, NV a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 34% higher than the Nevada median; home values 17% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 43 minutes.

What is the median age in Spring Creek?

The median age in Spring Creek is 34.8 years (Nevada: 39.1).

How long is the commute in Spring Creek?

The average commute to work in Spring Creek is 43 minutes; 9.3% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Spring Creek?

The unemployment rate in Spring Creek is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Spring Creek?

22.3% of adults in Spring Creek 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.

Last updated: