Living in West Wendover, Nevada
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Wendover · Census data 2020–2024
West Wendover has 4,514 residents with a median age of 40.4. The median household income is $49,013 (37% lower than the Nevada median), the median home value is $139,700, the median rent is $611/month.
West Wendover at a glance
- Population
- 4,514
- Median age
- 40.4State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $49,013State: $78,260
- Median home value
- $139,700State: $435,400
- Median rent
- $611/moState: $1,597
- Homeowners
- 56.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.1%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is West Wendover a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Nevada median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Wendover
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Wendover the median home value is $139,700, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $611 per month, which is 36.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,442 a month in housing costs.
West Wendover median household income
The median household income in West Wendover is $49,013 and the income per person is $35,839. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Nevada: 12.4%).
Housing in West Wendover: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,289
- Owner-occupied
- 56.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.8%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.08
West Wendover demographics
- Population
- 4,514
- Median age
- 40.4
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 7.8%
- Households
- 2,169
- Foreign-born
- 34.9%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Wendover ›
Education in West Wendover
20.1% of adults 25 and older in West Wendover have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nevada: 27.9%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Wendover
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 7%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Drive alone
- 65.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 10.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.6%
West Wendover vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Wendover | 4,514 | $49,013 | $139,700 | $611 |
| Wendover | 1,261 | $44,173 | $164,600 | $675 |
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What is the median household income in West Wendover, NV?
The median household income in West Wendover is $49,013, 37% 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 West Wendover?
The median home value in West Wendover is $139,700, compared with $435,400 in Nevada.
How much is rent in West Wendover?
The median gross rent in West Wendover is $611 per month, about 36.4% of household income.
Is West Wendover, NV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Nevada median.
What is the median age in West Wendover?
The median age in West Wendover is 40.4 years (Nevada: 39.1).
How long is the commute in West Wendover?
The average commute to work in West Wendover is 13 minutes; 3.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Wendover?
The unemployment rate in West Wendover is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Wendover?
20.1% of adults in West Wendover 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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