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Gardnerville, NV
Census-designated place in Douglas County, Nevada.
Population
5,486
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,143
ZIP codes
0
Gardnerville and its ZIP codes
Gardnerville at a glance
- Gardnerville is about 39 times as dense as Nevada as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,267, 20% below the Nevada median of $78,260.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $487,300 (12% above Nevada) and median rent is $1,241 a month.
Local data for Gardnerville, NV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gardnerville, NV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,267
Poverty rate
14.4%
Median home value
$487,300
Median rent
$1,241/mo
Homeownership
51.5%
Bachelor's or higher
27.0%
Median age
55.7
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (908), German Americans (828), Mexican Americans (524).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Douglas County. PPP loans are for Gardnerville.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$75,166
21,634 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$109,486
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$501M
FY 2026, $10,123 per person
How people get to work
Gardnerville, NV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.6%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle3.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.2%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gardnerville, NV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,708
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
688
3.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 19°F
9.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gardnerville, NV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.1%
U.S. 33.3% -5.2 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Gardnerville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East ValleyCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 9.8 |
| MindenCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 3.7 |
| Gardnerville RanchosCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 10.3 |
| RuhenstrothCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 2.8 |
| Fish SpringsCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 9.2 |
| GenoaCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 9.2 |
| Johnson LaneCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 21.9 |
| Carter SpringsCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 2.8 |
| KingsburyCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 21.8 |
| Mesa Vista, CACensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 4.9 |
| Indian HillsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 14.6 |
| Round Hill VillageCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.8 |
| Zephyr CoveCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| StatelineCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Alpine Village, CACensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.1 |
| SkylandCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gardnerville, NV in?
- Gardnerville is in Douglas County, Nevada.
- What is the population of Gardnerville, NV?
- About 5,486 people live in Gardnerville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gardnerville?
- Nearby places include East Valley (2.1 mi), Minden (2.2 mi), Gardnerville Ranchos (2.8 mi), Ruhenstroth (4.3 mi), Fish Springs (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023