Special Interest
Housing in Esmeralda County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Esmeralda County averages $1,320/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Nevada median of $1,597 and the national median of $1,413.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Esmeralda County FMR Area are $1,133 for a studio, $1,140 for 1‑bedroom, $1,496 for 2‑bedroom, $2,081 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,510 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $176 increase for a 2-bedroom in Esmeralda County shows a 13% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Esmeralda County was 8.1% in 2024, compared to Nevada at 5.6% and the national rate of 4.0%.
