Housing decision brief
Clark County, NV Housing Market
Clark County screens as a higher purchase price, rent that needs comparison, a manageable tax-rate signal market. Use the page as a decision brief, not just a price lookup, because local income, taxes, and data confidence change how affordable the county really is.
13th lowest home value out of 16 Nevada counties with data | 16th lowest rent out of 17
Median home value
$400,800
Purchase-price signal from Census ACS.
Median rent
$1,518/mo
Gross rent, including utilities where reported.
Monthly owner cost
$1,471/mo
Owner costs before individual loan terms.
Decision snapshot
Read this county in four signals.
Buy screen
5.4x
Median home value divided by local household income.
Rent burden
33.0%
At or above the 30% burden threshold.
Rent vs own
$47/mo
Median owner cost screens below median rent.
Data confidence
1 note
Crime coverage is partial, so safety comparisons need source context.
What Works
Owning screens cheaper than renting
Median owner costs are $47/mo below median rent before individual mortgage terms.
What to Check
Health context
Health score is 41.3 out of 100, so affordability should be weighed against local health indicators.
Crime data coverage
Crime data coverage is partial. Treat zero or low crime rates as incomplete until you check the source coverage.
Best Fit For
- Households weighing ownership against renting
Poor Fit For
- Anyone treating reported crime rates as complete without source context
County vs State vs National
The county number only matters after you see the benchmark. These comparisons show where Clark County is genuinely cheap, where it is average, and where the hidden cost may be.
| Metric | County | State | U.S. | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Median home value Lower usually helps affordability. | $400,800 | $274,200 | $281,900 | 46% pressure46% above Nevada county median |
Median gross rent Lower usually helps affordability. | $1,518 | $1,126 | $1,163 | 35% pressure35% above Nevada county median |
Monthly owner cost Lower usually helps affordability. | $1,471 | $1,062 | $1,672 | 39% pressure39% above Nevada county median |
Median household income | $73,845 | $73,364 | $74,755 | Near state median1% above Nevada county median |
Effective property-tax rate Lower usually helps affordability. | 0.50% | 1.00% | 1.02% | 50% favorable50% below Nevada county median |
Rent burden Lower usually helps affordability. | 33.00% | 28.00% | N/A | 18% pressure33.00% of renter income goes to rent. |
Income Fit
A low price only helps if local income can carry the monthly cost. This panel compares the county income base with rent and owner-cost thresholds.
Rent cushion
+$13,125
Median income minus rent threshold.
Owner cushion
+$10,802
Median income minus owner-cost threshold.
Affordability Advisory
This turns the raw housing numbers into income and buy-versus-rent screens.
Affordability verdict
Housing in Clark County is affordable. The median rent is $1,518/month against a median household income of $73,845, putting rent at 24.7% of income.
Rent vs own
The median rent in Clark County is $1,518/month, while owner costs run $1,471/month. Owning saves approximately $47/month.
Income needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $60,720/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $63,043/year. With a median household income of $73,845, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 33.0% of renter households in Clark County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional context
Clark County sits 15% more expensive than Esmeralda County ($1,319/month) in terms of median gross rent.
Better Counties to Compare
Similar counties are matched on home value, rent, income, and state context. This is more useful than a simple nearest-price list.
| County | Home Value | Rent | Why compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City, NV | $426,700 | $1,172/mo | Same-state comparison near $426,700 home value and $1,172/mo rent. |
| Lyon County, NV | $342,600 | $1,259/mo | Same-state comparison near $342,600 home value and $1,259/mo rent. |
| Washoe County, NV | $496,600 | $1,507/mo | Same-state comparison near $496,600 home value and $1,507/mo rent. |
| Davidson County, TN | $386,600 | $1,485/mo | Out-of-state peer near $386,600 home value and $1,485/mo rent. |
| Sutter County, CA | $399,400 | $1,364/mo | Out-of-state peer near $399,400 home value and $1,364/mo rent. |
Data Confidence
- Crime coverage is partial, so safety comparisons need source context.
Next Checks
Housing Questions for Clark County
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Is renting or owning cheaper in Clark County?
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What should I double-check before moving to Clark County?
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.