Living in Tonopah, Nevada
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tonopah · Census data 2020–2024
Tonopah has 1,910 residents with a median age of 61.2. The median household income is $47,031 (40% lower than the Nevada median), the median home value is $143,900, the median rent is $843/month.
Tonopah at a glance
- Population
- 1,910
- Median age
- 61.2State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $47,031State: $78,260
- Median home value
- $143,900State: $435,400
- Median rent
- $843/moState: $1,597
- Homeowners
- 63.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.7%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Tonopah a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Nevada median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Tonopah
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tonopah the median home value is $143,900, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $843 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $988 a month in housing costs.
Tonopah median household income
The median household income in Tonopah is $47,031 and the income per person is $42,424. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Nevada: 12.4%).
Housing in Tonopah: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,304
- Owner-occupied
- 63.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.8%
- Vacant
- 20.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 1.70
Tonopah demographics
- Population
- 1,910
- Median age
- 61.2
- Under 18
- 3.8%
- 65 and older
- 40.1%
- Households
- 1,039
- Foreign-born
- 14.3%
- Veterans
- 0.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tonopah ›
Education in Tonopah
17.7% of adults 25 and older in Tonopah have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nevada: 27.9%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tonopah
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 7%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 4%
- Drive alone
- 41.2%
- Public transit
- 20.4%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.3%
Tonopah vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonopah | 1,910 | $47,031 | $143,900 | $843 |
| Goldfield | 376 | $78,580 | — | — |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Tonopah: FAQ
What is the median household income in Tonopah, NV?
The median household income in Tonopah is $47,031, 40% 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 Tonopah?
The median home value in Tonopah is $143,900, compared with $435,400 in Nevada.
How much is rent in Tonopah?
The median gross rent in Tonopah is $843 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is Tonopah, NV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 4.9%. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Nevada median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Tonopah?
The median age in Tonopah is 61.2 years (Nevada: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Tonopah?
The average commute to work in Tonopah is 33 minutes; 4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tonopah?
The unemployment rate in Tonopah is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tonopah?
17.7% of adults in Tonopah 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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