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Housing Affordability in Esmeralda 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
- 43.1%
- Nevada 37.0%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 75.5%
- Nevada 55.9%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 27.1%
- Nevada 25.0%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,354/mo
- Nevada $1,932/mo
Esmeralda County has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more11475.5%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more8327.1%
- Renters paying 50% or more10569.5%
- Median rent as a share of income: 50.0% or more
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 43.8%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $509/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 2.6
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmeralda County, NV | 43.1% | 75.5% | 27.1% | 50.0% or more |
| Nevada | 37.0% | 55.9% | 25.0% | 33.1% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Esmeralda County, NV?
- In Esmeralda County, NV, 43.1% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Esmeralda County compare with Nevada?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Esmeralda County is 43.1%, compared with 37.0% for Nevada as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates