Living in Zephyr Cove, Nevada
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Zephyr Cove · Census data 2020–2024
Zephyr Cove has 562 residents with a median age of 65.9. The median household income is $139,048 (78% higher than the Nevada median), the median home value is $1,750,000, the median rent is $1,500/month.
Zephyr Cove is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Zephyr Cove at a glance
- Population
- 562
- Median age
- 65.9State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $139,048State: $78,260
- Median home value
- $1,750,000State: $435,400
- Median rent
- $1,500/moState: $1,597
- Homeowners
- 73.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Zephyr Cove a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 78% higher than the Nevada median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Home values 302% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Zephyr Cove
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Zephyr Cove the median home value is $1,750,000, 426% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,500 per month, which is 38.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,394 a month in housing costs.
Zephyr Cove median household income
The median household income in Zephyr Cove is $139,048 and the income per person is $144,938. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Nevada: 12.4%).
Housing in Zephyr Cove: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 680
- Owner-occupied
- 73.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.1%
- Vacant
- 58.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 1.98
58.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Zephyr Cove has many vacation and second homes.
Zephyr Cove demographics
- Population
- 562
- Median age
- 65.9
- Under 18
- 6.9%
- 65 and older
- 53.4%
- Households
- 284
- Foreign-born
- 5.9%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Zephyr Cove ›
Education in Zephyr Cove
39.6% of adults 25 and older in Zephyr Cove have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nevada: 27.9%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Zephyr Cove
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 14.4%
- Drive alone
- 85.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
Zephyr Cove vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zephyr Cove | 562 | $139,048 | $1,750,000 | $1,500 |
| Skyland | 313 | $89,792 | $1,459,300 | — |
| Round Hill Village | 823 | $197,885 | $1,296,200 | $2,092 |
| Kingsbury | 2,209 | $96,250 | $1,077,200 | $1,769 |
| Stateline | 503 | $47,054 | — | $1,750 |
| Genoa | 1,284 | $121,981 | $1,003,200 | — |
| Glenbrook | 378 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| South Lake Tahoe | 21,269 | $82,002 | $682,400 | $1,606 |
| Indian Hills | 5,527 | $78,278 | $483,800 | $1,496 |
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What is the median household income in Zephyr Cove, NV?
The median household income in Zephyr Cove is $139,048, 78% 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 Zephyr Cove?
The median home value in Zephyr Cove is $1,750,000, compared with $435,400 in Nevada.
How much is rent in Zephyr Cove?
The median gross rent in Zephyr Cove is $1,500 per month, about 38.3% of household income.
Is Zephyr Cove, NV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 78% higher than the Nevada median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: home values 302% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.5%.
What is the median age in Zephyr Cove?
The median age in Zephyr Cove is 65.9 years (Nevada: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Zephyr Cove?
The average commute to work in Zephyr Cove is 22 minutes; 14.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Zephyr Cove?
The unemployment rate in Zephyr Cove is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Zephyr Cove?
39.6% of adults in Zephyr Cove 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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