Living in Yerington, Nevada
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Yerington · Census data 2020–2024
Yerington has 3,150 residents with a median age of 51.4. The median household income is $57,980 (26% lower than the Nevada median), the median home value is $284,800, the median rent is $793/month.
Yerington at a glance
- Population
- 3,150
- Median age
- 51.4State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $57,980State: $78,260
- Median home value
- $284,800State: $435,400
- Median rent
- $793/moState: $1,597
- Homeowners
- 71.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Yerington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Nevada median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Yerington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Yerington the median home value is $284,800, 14% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $793 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,436 a month in housing costs.
Yerington median household income
The median household income in Yerington is $57,980 and the income per person is $32,922. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Nevada: 12.4%).
Housing in Yerington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,476
- Owner-occupied
- 71.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.1%
- Vacant
- 9.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.30
Yerington demographics
- Population
- 3,150
- Median age
- 51.4
- Under 18
- 15%
- 65 and older
- 31.3%
- Households
- 1,333
- Foreign-born
- 9%
- Veterans
- 12.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Yerington ›
Education in Yerington
12.6% of adults 25 and older in Yerington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nevada: 27.9%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Yerington
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 76.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.2%
Yerington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yerington | 3,150 | $57,980 | $284,800 | $793 |
| Schurz | 821 | $45,104 | $94,400 | $655 |
| Smith Valley | 1,807 | $67,132 | $756,000 | — |
| Topaz Ranch Estates | 1,621 | $57,574 | $289,300 | $1,427 |
| Walker Lake | 376 | $50,455 | $207,100 | — |
| Fish Springs | 528 | $102,639 | $680,000 | — |
| Topaz Lake | 318 | $75,000 | $552,600 | $2,217 |
| Carter Springs | 526 | $91,667 | $384,600 | $1,452 |
| Double Spring | 265 | $135,938 | $785,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Yerington, NV?
The median household income in Yerington is $57,980, 26% 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 Yerington?
The median home value in Yerington is $284,800, compared with $435,400 in Nevada.
How much is rent in Yerington?
The median gross rent in Yerington is $793 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is Yerington, NV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 11.9%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Nevada median.
What is the median age in Yerington?
The median age in Yerington is 51.4 years (Nevada: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Yerington?
The average commute to work in Yerington is 24 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Yerington?
The unemployment rate in Yerington is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Yerington?
12.6% of adults in Yerington 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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