Cost of Living in Lemmon Valley, NV

Population 4,385 · Nevada · Data vintage 2023

117
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Lemmon Valley 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, Lemmon Valley sits roughly 10 miles north of Reno. Median home values run roughly 28% lower than Reno's $499,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 117

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

About the Cost of Living in Lemmon Valley

The median home value in Lemmon Valley is $356,700 — 17% above the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $91,132/year is 22% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average of 4.8%. Nevada charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 68.8°F and lows of 41.1°F, with about 20.9" of annual snowfall. Overall, Lemmon Valley has a cost of living index of 117 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 17% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$356,700
17% above avg
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 96.1%
Renter-occupied 3.9%

🛒 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
32.6 min
21% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
78.0%
Carpooled
11.4%
Walked
2.5%
Work from home
7.5%

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
$91,132
22% above avg
Per Capita Income
$41,367
Unemployment Rate
3.3%
32% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Labor Force Participation
57.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 12.8%
Graduate degree 4.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 49.5
Male median age 45.6
Female median age 51.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
68.8°F
Avg Low
41.1°F
Annual Precip
7.4"
Annual Snowfall
20.9"
20° 40° 60° 80° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 485259657485949284705747
Low °F 262934394754605850403126
Precip" 1.251.030.800.440.550.410.200.240.210.500.621.10
Snow" 5.25.22.90.40.10.00.00.00.00.11.85.2

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 50 — Good
52.3%
Good air days/yr
97
Max AQI recorded
112
PM2.5 days
248
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Lemmon Valley, NV?

Lemmon Valley has a cost index of 117 (100 = national average). It is 17% above the national average.

What is the average home price in Lemmon Valley?

The median home value in Lemmon Valley is $356,700 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Lemmon Valley?

The median household income in Lemmon Valley is $91,132 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Lemmon Valley, NV?

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

Is Lemmon Valley, NV affordable?

Lemmon Valley is above average in cost of living, with an index of 117 — about 17% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Lemmon Valley?

Lemmon Valley has average high temperatures of 68.8°F and average lows of 41.1°F. Annual precipitation is 7.4". Average annual snowfall is 20.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Lemmon Valley at a Glance

Population
4,385
Median Income
$91,132
Home Value
$356,700
Unemployment
3.3%
Avg High Temp
68.8°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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