Living in Winnemucca, Nevada
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Winnemucca · Census data 2020–2024
Winnemucca has 8,361 residents with a median age of 32.7. The median household income is $81,824 (5% higher than the Nevada median), the median home value is $309,100, the median rent is $965/month.
Winnemucca at a glance
- Population
- 8,361
- Median age
- 32.7State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $81,824State: $78,260
- Median home value
- $309,100State: $435,400
- Median rent
- $965/moState: $1,597
- Homeowners
- 60.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Winnemucca a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Nevada median; home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 14%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Winnemucca
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Winnemucca the median home value is $309,100, 7% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $965 per month, which is 24% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,771 a month in housing costs.
Winnemucca median household income
The median household income in Winnemucca is $81,824 and the income per person is $37,779. 14% of residents live below the poverty line (Nevada: 12.4%).
Housing in Winnemucca: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,793
- Owner-occupied
- 60.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.5%
- Vacant
- 9.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.41
Winnemucca demographics
- Population
- 8,361
- Median age
- 32.7
- Under 18
- 30.2%
- 65 and older
- 14.3%
- Households
- 3,444
- Foreign-born
- 10.8%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Winnemucca ›
Education in Winnemucca
29.9% of adults 25 and older in Winnemucca have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nevada: 27.9%), and 7.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Winnemucca
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 7%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Drive alone
- 67.2%
- Public transit
- 8.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
Winnemucca vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnemucca | 8,361 | $81,824 | $309,100 | $965 |
| Grass Valley | 1,134 | $80,368 | — | — |
| Imlay | 385 | $39,551 | — | — |
| Paradise Valley | 247 | $142,946 | — | — |
| Orovada | 141 | $54,643 | $245,600 | — |
| Humboldt River Ranch | 118 | $34,063 | $200,000 | — |
| Battle Mountain | 3,518 | $81,857 | $203,800 | $899 |
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What is the median household income in Winnemucca, NV?
The median household income in Winnemucca is $81,824, 5% 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 Winnemucca?
The median home value in Winnemucca is $309,100, compared with $435,400 in Nevada.
How much is rent in Winnemucca?
The median gross rent in Winnemucca is $965 per month, about 24% of household income.
Is Winnemucca, NV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Nevada median; home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 14%.
What is the median age in Winnemucca?
The median age in Winnemucca is 32.7 years (Nevada: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Winnemucca?
The average commute to work in Winnemucca is 23 minutes; 6.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Winnemucca?
The unemployment rate in Winnemucca is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Winnemucca?
29.9% of adults in Winnemucca 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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