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Esmeralda County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Nevada
$77K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.848
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$77K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,140 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1986
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.54%

Equity & Ownership

Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.1.3%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.22%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.13.3 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.129
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.165

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.71%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.2.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.731
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.0 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$43K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.5 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.85%

How Esmeralda County compares

By median home value, Esmeralda County is the 16th most expensive of 17 counties in Nevada, and its typical home is worth more than 1% of all homes in Nevada.

Home values in Esmeralda County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$44K$229K
counties in Nevada ranked by median home value
#NevadaMedian valueHomes
1Douglas County$691K24,337
2Washoe County$578K161,434
3Storey County$499K2,171
4Carson City$486K18,240
5Clark County$432K769,930
6Lyon County$417K24,394
7Churchill County$387K8,912
8Elko County$367K17,938
9Humboldt County$339K6,840
10Nye County$337K26,589
11Lander County$204K2,441
12Lincoln County$192K2,246
13White Pine County$170K4,388
14Mineral County$109K2,244
15Eureka County$84K856
16Esmeralda County$77K848
17Pershing County$24K3,671

About the Esmeralda County market

How many homes are there in Esmeralda County, NV?

Esmeralda County, NV contains 848 residential properties, with a median of 1,140 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1986. The median TopHap Estimate is $77K.

How does Esmeralda County, NV compare to the rest of Nevada?

By median home value, Esmeralda County, NV is the 16th most expensive of 17 counties in Nevada. Its typical home is worth more than 1% of all homes in Nevada. Eureka County ranks just above it and Pershing County just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Esmeralda County, NV?

1% of homes in Esmeralda County, NV are owner-occupied. 22% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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