Living in Topaz Lake, Nevada
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Topaz Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Topaz Lake has 318 residents with a median age of 42.5. The median household income is $75,000 (4% lower than the Nevada median), the median home value is $552,600, the median rent is $2,217/month.
Topaz Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Topaz Lake at a glance
- Population
- 318
- Median age
- 42.5State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $75,000State: $78,260
- Median home value
- $552,600State: $435,400
- Median rent
- $2,217/moState: $1,597
- Homeowners
- 71.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
- Average commute
- 43 min
Is Topaz Lake a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Nevada median; home values 27% higher than the state median; an average commute of 43 minutes; a poverty rate of 24.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Topaz Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Topaz Lake the median home value is $552,600, 66% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,217 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,458 a month in housing costs.
Topaz Lake median household income
The median household income in Topaz Lake is $75,000 and the income per person is $48,531. 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Nevada: 12.4%).
Housing in Topaz Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 158
- Owner-occupied
- 71.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.8%
- Vacant
- 34.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 3.06
34.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Topaz Lake has many vacation and second homes.
Topaz Lake demographics
- Population
- 318
- Median age
- 42.5
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 23%
- Households
- 104
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 11.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Topaz Lake ›
Education in Topaz Lake
22% of adults 25 and older in Topaz Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nevada: 27.9%), and 1.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Topaz Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 7%
- Average commute
- 43 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Drive alone
- 81.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 99%
Topaz Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topaz Lake | 318 | $75,000 | $552,600 | $2,217 |
| Topaz Ranch Estates | 1,621 | $57,574 | $289,300 | $1,427 |
| Double Spring | 265 | $135,938 | $785,000 | — |
| Coleville | 284 | $46,860 | — | $2,160 |
| Smith Valley | 1,807 | $67,132 | $756,000 | — |
| Carter Springs | 526 | $91,667 | $384,600 | $1,452 |
| Walker | 524 | $85,294 | $388,600 | — |
| Ruhenstroth | 1,682 | $105,281 | $670,200 | — |
| Alpine Village | 210 | $78,750 | $607,100 | $2,150 |
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What is the median household income in Topaz Lake, NV?
The median household income in Topaz Lake is $75,000, 4% 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 Topaz Lake?
The median home value in Topaz Lake is $552,600, compared with $435,400 in Nevada.
How much is rent in Topaz Lake?
The median gross rent in Topaz Lake is $2,217 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Topaz Lake, NV a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Nevada median; home values 27% higher than the state median; an average commute of 43 minutes; a poverty rate of 24.2%.
What is the median age in Topaz Lake?
The median age in Topaz Lake is 42.5 years (Nevada: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Topaz Lake?
The average commute to work in Topaz Lake is 43 minutes; 15.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Topaz Lake?
The unemployment rate in Topaz Lake is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Topaz Lake?
22% of adults in Topaz Lake 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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