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Cost of Living in Walker Lake, NV

Population: 402 | Nevada

86
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Walker Lake is 14% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
48
Home Values
98
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Walker Lake, NV: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 86, Walker Lake, NV is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 14% cheaper than the national average and 23% below the Nevada state average of 109. Walker Lake is a small community of 402 residents.

The median household income in Walker Lake is $44,500, which is 41% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Walker Lake. The area sees an average annual temperature of 53.7°F, with summers averaging 74°F and winters around 35°F. Annual rainfall totals 4.9 inches spread over roughly 44 days.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$44,500
vs US Median ($75,149)
-41%

Housing

Median Home Value
$146,800
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$722/mo

Climate in Walker Lake

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

53.7°F
Avg Temperature
4.9"
Rainfall / Year
44d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 47 53 61 67 76 87 96 94 85 71 56 46
Avg °F 34 39 46 51 60 69 77 75 66 53 41 33
Low °F 22 25 31 35 44 51 58 55 48 36 26 20
Rain" 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.9 0.4 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.4 0.5 0.4

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