Living in Washoe Valley, Nevada
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Washoe Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Washoe Valley has 3,315 residents with a median age of 59.3. The median household income is $122,614 (57% higher than the Nevada median), the median home value is $609,700, the median rent is $1,410/month.
Washoe Valley at a glance
- Population
- 3,315
- Median age
- 59.3State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $122,614State: $78,260
- Median home value
- $609,700State: $435,400
- Median rent
- $1,410/moState: $1,597
- Homeowners
- 93.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Washoe Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 57% higher than the Nevada median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Home values 40% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Washoe Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Washoe Valley the median home value is $609,700, 83% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,410 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,561 a month in housing costs.
Washoe Valley median household income
The median household income in Washoe Valley is $122,614 and the income per person is $51,720. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Nevada: 12.4%).
Housing in Washoe Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,343
- Owner-occupied
- 93.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.6%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.55
Washoe Valley demographics
- Population
- 3,315
- Median age
- 59.3
- Under 18
- 8%
- 65 and older
- 34.9%
- Households
- 1,300
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 10.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Washoe Valley ›
Education in Washoe Valley
22.8% of adults 25 and older in Washoe Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nevada: 27.9%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Washoe Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 7%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Drive alone
- 80.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.5%
Washoe Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washoe Valley | 3,315 | $122,614 | $609,700 | $1,410 |
| Virginia City | 644 | $114,000 | $414,300 | — |
| Silver City | 118 | $68,056 | $319,000 | — |
| Incline Village | 9,272 | $167,069 | $1,454,600 | $1,961 |
| Carson City | 58,384 | $72,355 | $453,000 | $1,248 |
| Dayton | 15,781 | $102,819 | $433,200 | $1,521 |
| Crystal Bay | 131 | $160,625 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Kings Beach | 2,736 | $68,153 | $772,100 | $1,271 |
| Indian Hills | 5,527 | $78,278 | $483,800 | $1,496 |
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What is the median household income in Washoe Valley, NV?
The median household income in Washoe Valley is $122,614, 57% 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 Washoe Valley?
The median home value in Washoe Valley is $609,700, compared with $435,400 in Nevada.
How much is rent in Washoe Valley?
The median gross rent in Washoe Valley is $1,410 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Washoe Valley, NV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 57% higher than the Nevada median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: home values 40% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Washoe Valley?
The median age in Washoe Valley is 59.3 years (Nevada: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Washoe Valley?
The average commute to work in Washoe Valley is 26 minutes; 10.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Washoe Valley?
The unemployment rate in Washoe Valley is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Washoe Valley?
22.8% of adults in Washoe Valley 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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