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Washoe Valley

Nevada · 3,315 residents · 5.04 sq mi
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Washoe Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $122,614. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $609,700. With a median age of 59.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,315
−3%since 2023
from 3,404 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
658 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 675 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
59.3
Unchangedsince 2023
from 59.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K201020202024Washoe Valley
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$122,614
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $111,371 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,720
+4%since 2023
from $49,961 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 62.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
−7%since 2023
from 0.370 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade27.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$609,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $566,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,410
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 95.3% in 2023
6.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 25.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
76.7%
+41.4 ptssince 2023
from 35.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
−2%since 2023
from 5.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(2,941)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(79)
Asian0.5%(17)
Other10.8%(367)
Diversity Score30.2%(1,027)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(2,870)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(112)
Asian0.5%(18)
Other9.5%(315)
Diversity Score30%(996)
Diversity Score
30
Unchangedsince 2023
from 30 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 22.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 88.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 26.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 80.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 38.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 54.1% in 2023
Female
47.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 45.9% in 2023
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 23.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 98.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 99.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washoe Valley, Nevada?

Washoe Valley, Nevada has about 3,315 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washoe Valley, Nevada?

The typical household in Washoe Valley, Nevada earns about $122,614 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washoe Valley, Nevada expensive?

In Washoe Valley, Nevada, the median home is worth about $609,700, and the typical rent is about $1,410 a month.

How educated are people in Washoe Valley, Nevada?

About 22.8% of adults age 25 and over in Washoe Valley, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washoe Valley, Nevada?

About 5.8% of people in Washoe Valley, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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