Cost of Living in Yerington, NV

Population 3,139 · Nevada · Data vintage 2023

73
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The median resident in Yerington is 55 years old, well past the national midpoint, giving the city the retail and service mix of a retirement-dominant market. Household-income figures here read differently than in working-age cities: retirement and investment income weigh heavily in the totals. A poverty rate near 21% adds context to the income figures — well above the US average, and worth factoring into any comparison with cities on the coasts or in the Rockies.

Geographically, Yerington is about 55 miles southeast of Sparks, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 44% lower than Sparks' $456,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 83
Rent 57

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

About the Cost of Living in Yerington

The median home value in Yerington is $254,600 — 17% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $748/month, 43% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $44,974/year is 40% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.1%, 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 69.9°F and lows of 37.6°F. Overall, Yerington has a cost of living index of 73 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 27% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$254,600
17% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$240,522
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$748/mo
43% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
28.4x
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 75.5%
Renter-occupied 24.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$748
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,362/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
31.1 min
15% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
71.7%
Carpooled
11.8%
Walked
9.5%
Work from home
7.1%

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
$44,974
40% below avg
Per Capita Income
$31,227
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
36% below avg
Poverty Rate
20.8%
Labor Force Participation
42.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 12.1%
Graduate degree 4.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 55.4
Male median age 56
Female median age 53.7

🌤 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 41 — Good
93.1%
Good air days/yr
87
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
349
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

87%
4-Year Graduation Rate
18.2:1
Student-teacher ratio
20
Public schools
9,042
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Yerington, NV?

Yerington has a cost index of 73 (100 = national average). It is 27% below the national average.

What is average rent in Yerington, NV?

The median gross rent in Yerington is $748 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Yerington?

The median home value in Yerington is $254,600 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Yerington?

The median household income in Yerington is $44,974 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Yerington, NV?

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

Is Yerington, NV affordable?

Yes, Yerington is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 73 — about 27% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Yerington?

Yerington 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.

Yerington at a Glance

Population
3,139
Median Income
$44,974
Home Value
$254,600
Median Rent
$748/mo
Unemployment
3.1%
Avg High Temp
69.9°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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