Special Interest
Housing in Churchill County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Churchill County averages $1,319/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Nevada median of $1,597 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 24% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Churchill County FMR Area are $1,121 for a studio, $1,129 for 1‑bedroom, $1,481 for 2‑bedroom, $2,060 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,268 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $162 increase for a 2-bedroom in Churchill County shows a 12% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Churchill County was 5.0% in 2024, compared to Nevada at 5.6% and the national rate of 4.0%.
