Special Interest
Housing in Humboldt County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Humboldt County averages $994/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 25% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Humboldt County FMR Area are $1,058 for a studio, $1,065 for 1‑bedroom, $1,397 for 2‑bedroom, $1,742 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,344 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $403 increase for a 2-bedroom in Humboldt County shows a 41% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Humboldt County was 4.3% in 2024, compared to Nevada at 5.6% and the national rate of 4.0%.
