Cost of Living in Fallon, NV

Population 9,371 · Nevada · Data vintage 2023

88
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Fallon sits on the smaller end of the Nevada city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Geographically, Fallon is about 50 miles east of Sparks, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 42% lower than Sparks' $456,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 86
Rent 91

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Fallon

The median home value in Fallon is $262,700 — 14% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,194/month, 9% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $65,699/year is 12% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.8%, above the national average of 4.8%. Nevada charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 69.9°F and lows of 37.6°F. Overall, Fallon has a cost of living index of 88 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 12% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$262,700
14% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$379,886
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,194/mo
9% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,475/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.3x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$961
1 BR
$1,006
2 BR
$1,320
3 BR
$1,821
4 BR
$2,217
Owner-occupied 47.3%
Renter-occupied 52.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,194
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,808/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
26.7 min
1% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
4.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.4%
Carpooled
8.4%
Public transit
3.0%
Walked
5.7%
Bicycle
2.0%
Work from home
4.5%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 8.2%
State rate 6.8%
Avg local rate 1.4%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$65,699
12% below avg
Per Capita Income
$36,408
Unemployment Rate
4.8%
0% below avg
Poverty Rate
13.0%
Labor Force Participation
64.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 11.2%
Graduate degree 5.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.4
Male median age 33.5
Female median age 37.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
69.9°F
Avg Low
37.6°F
Annual Precip
4.9"
20° 40° 60° 80° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 475361677687969485715646
Low °F 222531354451585548362620
Precip" 0.510.450.490.490.860.410.140.090.240.370.470.42

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 43 — Good
83.3%
Good air days/yr
90
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
354
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

77%
4-Year Graduation Rate
19.3:1
Student-teacher ratio
7
Public schools
3,456
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Fallon, NV?

Fallon has a cost index of 88 (100 = national average). It is 12% below the national average.

What is average rent in Fallon, NV?

The median gross rent in Fallon is $1,194 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Fallon?

The median home value in Fallon is $262,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Fallon?

The median household income in Fallon is $65,699 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Fallon, NV?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Fallon is 8.2%. Nevada has no state income tax.

Is Fallon, NV affordable?

Yes, Fallon is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 88 — about 12% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Fallon?

Fallon has average high temperatures of 69.9°F and average lows of 37.6°F. Annual precipitation is 4.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Fallon at a Glance

Population
9,371
Median Income
$65,699
Home Value
$262,700
Median Rent
$1,194/mo
Unemployment
4.8%
Avg High Temp
69.9°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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