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Housing Affordability in Elko County, NV

Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.

Households paying 30%+ for housing
25.1%
Nevada 37.0%
Renters paying 30%+
37.4%
Nevada 55.9%
Homeowners paying 30%+
20.6%
Nevada 25.0%
Owner costs with a mortgage
$1,811/mo
Nevada $1,932/mo

Housing costs compared with income

  • Renters paying 30% or more1,87837.4%
  • Homeowners paying 30% or more2,84820.6%
  • Renters paying 50% or more65713.1%
  • Median rent as a share of income: 23.7%
  • Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 19.7%
  • Median owner costs without a mortgage: $534/mo
  • Median home value divided by median household income: 3.5

How it compares

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AreaHouseholds paying 30%+ for housingRenters 30%+Owners 30%+Median rent as % of income
Elko County, NV25.1%37.4%20.6%23.7%
Nevada37.0%55.9%25.0%33.1%
United States32.2%51.1%22.7%30.6%

Cities and towns in Elko County

Places with 1,000 or more people

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CityHouseholds paying 30%+ for housingRenters 30%+Owners 30%+Median rent as % of income
Elko28.5%34.3%25.2%23.0%
Spring Creek25.2%50.9%21.8%31.2%
West Wendover31.7%77.0%7.1%36.4%
Carlin20.8%34.0%14.4%24.1%
Jackpot22.7%11.3%43.6%25.3%
Wells15.9%22.8%13.3%17.7%
Osino5.9%0.0%9.4%Not reported

Frequently asked questions

What is the housing cost burden in Elko County, NV?
In Elko County, NV, 25.1% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
How does Elko County compare with Nevada?
The households paying 30%+ for housing in Elko County is 25.1%, compared with 37.0% for Nevada as a whole.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates