Cost of Living in Whitney, NV
Population 46,268 · Nevada · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
The Whitney cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $300,000, rents near $1,477 a month. At 7.6%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.
Located 5 miles south of Sunrise Manor, Whitney falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Sunrise Manor's $291,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Whitney
The median home value in Whitney is $299,700 — 2% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,477/month, 12% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $63,480/year is 15% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.6%, 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, Whitney has a cost of living index of 104 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 4% more expensive.
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
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👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 59 | 63 | 71 | 79 | 89 | 99 | 105 | 103 | 95 | 81 | 67 | 57 |
| Low °F | 41 | 44 | 51 | 57 | 66 | 76 | 82 | 81 | 72 | 60 | 47 | 40 |
| Precip" | 0.56 | 0.80 | 0.42 | 0.20 | 0.07 | 0.04 | 0.38 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.30 | 0.45 |
| Snow" | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Whitney, NV?
Whitney has a cost index of 104 (100 = national average). It is 4% above the national average.
What is average rent in Whitney, NV?
The median gross rent in Whitney is $1,477 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Whitney?
The median home value in Whitney is $299,700 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Whitney?
The median household income in Whitney is $63,480 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Whitney, NV?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Whitney is 8.2%. Nevada has no state income tax.
Is Whitney, NV affordable?
Whitney is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 104 (100 = US average).
What is the weather like in Whitney?
Whitney 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.
Whitney at a Glance
- Population
- 46,268
- Median Income
- $63,480
- Home Value
- $299,700
- Median Rent
- $1,477/mo
- Unemployment
- 7.6%
- Avg High Temp
- 80.5°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.2%
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