Cost of Living in Spring Valley, NV

Population 219,913 · Nevada · Data vintage 2023

130
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The Spring Valley cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $408,000, rents near $1,642 a month. At 7.5%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Cost Overview

Housing 134
Rent 125

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

About the Cost of Living in Spring Valley

The median home value in Spring Valley is $407,900 — 34% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,642/month, 25% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $72,364/year is 3% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.5%, 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 80.5°F and lows of 59.6°F. Overall, Spring Valley has a cost of living index of 130 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 30% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$407,900
34% above avg
Median Rent
$1,642/mo
25% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.7x
Favors renting
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 49.8%
Renter-occupied 50.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,642
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,256/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
24.5 min
9% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
73.2%
Carpooled
9.5%
Public transit
1.6%
Walked
1.1%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
12.4%

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
$72,364
3% below avg
Per Capita Income
$40,105
Unemployment Rate
7.5%
56% above avg
Poverty Rate
12.9%
Labor Force Participation
67.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 22.0%
Graduate degree 9.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.2
Male median age 38.2
Female median age 40.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
80.5°F
Avg Low
59.6°F
Annual Precip
4.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
30° 50° 70° 90° 110° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 59637179899910510395816757
Low °F 414451576676828172604740
Precip" 0.560.800.420.200.070.040.380.320.320.320.300.45
Snow" 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.2

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 61 — Moderate
29%
Good air days/yr
197
Max AQI recorded
101
PM2.5 days
247
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Spring Valley has a cost index of 130 (100 = national average). It is 30% above the national average.

What is average rent in Spring Valley, NV?

The median gross rent in Spring Valley is $1,642 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Spring Valley?

The median home value in Spring Valley is $407,900 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Spring Valley?

The median household income in Spring Valley is $72,364 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Spring Valley, NV?

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

Is Spring Valley, NV affordable?

Spring Valley is above average in cost of living, with an index of 130 — about 30% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Spring Valley?

Spring Valley has average high temperatures of 80.5°F and average lows of 59.6°F. Annual precipitation is 4.2". Average annual snowfall is 0.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Spring Valley at a Glance

Population
219,913
Median Income
$72,364
Home Value
$407,900
Median Rent
$1,642/mo
Unemployment
7.5%
Avg High Temp
80.5°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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