Special Interest
Housing in Pershing County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Pershing County averages $715/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 14% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Pershing County FMR Area are $802 for a studio, $934 for 1‑bedroom, $1,048 for 2‑bedroom, $1,458 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,758 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $333 increase for a 2-bedroom in Pershing County shows a 47% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Pershing County was 5.3% in 2024, compared to Nevada at 5.6% and the national rate of 4.0%.
