Special Interest
Housing in Mineral County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Mineral County averages $905/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 Mineral County FMR Area are $1,212 for a studio, $1,220 for 1‑bedroom, $1,601 for 2‑bedroom, $2,227 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,686 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $696 increase for a 2-bedroom in Mineral County shows a 77% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Mineral County was 9.2% in 2024, compared to Nevada at 5.6% and the national rate of 4.0%.
