Special Interest
Housing in Nye County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Nye County averages $1,181/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 37% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Nye County FMR Area are $995 for a studio, $1,065 for 1‑bedroom, $1,300 for 2‑bedroom, $1,801 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,181 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $119 increase for a 2-bedroom in Nye County shows a 10% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Nye County was 7.5% in 2024, compared to Nevada at 5.6% and the national rate of 4.0%.
