Special Interest
Housing in Douglas County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Douglas County averages $1,593/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 32% of household income on rent, equal to the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Douglas County FMR Area are $1,186 for a studio, $1,384 for 1‑bedroom, $1,720 for 2‑bedroom, $2,392 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,885 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $127 increase for a 2-bedroom in Douglas County shows a 8% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Douglas County was 4.9% in 2024, compared to Nevada at 5.6% and the national rate of 4.0%.
