Best counties to live in Nevada
More counties in the United States experienced population growth in the last year, according to the latest Census data, even as pandemic-related moving trends begin to normalize.
Counties in the South continued to experience growth, particularly in Florida, where 96% of its 67 counties gained new residents. Polk County, Florida, a suburb of Orlando, added the most, with 26,000 people moving there in 2023.
Meanwhile, counties in the Midwest and Northeast continued to lose population, but at slower rates than the year before. Some of the biggest losses were in counties home to large cities, including Cook County, Illinois (home of Chicago) and the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens in New York.
Many counties are experiencing growth due to their job opportunities, education, or relatively affordable housing costs. Others are favored for their historic or well-designed downtowns or access to cultural opportunities.
Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to live in Nevada using rankings from Niche. Niche ranks counties by various factors including public schools, educational attainment, cost of living, and housing.
Keep reading to see if your county made the list.
#5. Pershing County, Nevada
- Overall Rank: Not ranked
- Population: 6,587
- Median household income: $66,304
- Median home value: $164,400 (73% own)
- Median rent: $652 (27% rent)
- Top public schools: Pershing County High School (grade B), Pershing County Middle School (grade B), Lovelock Elementary School (grade B minus)
- Top private schools:
- Top places: Lovelock (grade B)
#4. Humboldt County, Nevada
- Overall Rank: Not ranked
- Population: 17,266
- Median household income: $75,574
- Median home value: $242,200 (70% own)
- Median rent: $927 (30% rent)
- Top public schools: Winnemucca Junior High School (grade B+), Sonoma Heights Elementary School (grade B), French Ford Middle School (grade B)
- Top private schools:
- Top places: Winnemucca (grade B), McDermitt (grade unavailable)
#3. Clark County, Nevada
- Overall Rank: Not ranked
- Population: 2,265,926
- Median household income: $69,911
- Median home value: $368,800 (56% own)
- Median rent: $1,406 (44% rent)
- Top public schools: Advanced Technologies Academy (grade A+), College of Southern Nevada High School - South (grade A+), West Career & Technical Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools: The Meadows School (grade A+), The Dr. Miriam & Sheldon G. Adelson School (grade A+), Bishop Gorman High School (grade A)
- Top places: Green Valley Ranch (grade A), Summerlin (grade A minus), Enterprise (grade B+)
#2. Douglas County, Nevada
- Overall Rank: 1,295
- Population: 49,476
- Median household income: $84,262
- Median home value: $529,600 (77% own)
- Median rent: $1,360 (23% rent)
- Top public schools: Minden Elementary School (grade A), Pinon Hills Elementary School (grade A), Gardnerville Elementary School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Sierra Lutheran High School (grade A minus), Faith Christian Academy (grade unavailable), Grace Christian Academy (grade unavailable)
- Top places: Kingsbury (grade A minus), Minden (grade B+), Gardnerville (grade B)
#1. Washoe County, Nevada
- Overall Rank: 887
- Population: 486,674
- Median household income: $81,531
- Median home value: $460,000 (59% own)
- Median rent: $1,401 (41% rent)
- Top public schools: The Davidson Academy (grade A+), Academy of Art Careers & Technology (grade A+), Truckee Meadows Community College High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Sage Ridge School (grade A+), Bishop Manogue Catholic High School (grade A), Excel Christian School (grade B+)
- Top places: Incline Village (grade A), Mogul (grade A minus), Reno (grade B+)
This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
