State rank#2 of 17
Smallest county497,200 residentsClark County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 32031
Washoe County, Nevada
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population497,200
Household income$88,096
Unemployment4.7%
Life expectancy76.8 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Washoe County has 497,200 residents and ranks #2 by population among Nevada county equivalents. Median household income is $88,096. The annual-average unemployment rate is 4.7%. Its clearest relative strength is bachelor’s degree or higher. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Nevada
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Washoe County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Washoe County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is bachelor’s degree or higher.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $539,900 median home value and $1,608/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $88,096, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Washoe County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing bachelor’s degree or higher, poor or fair health, and mental health access. College attainment is 34.2% and life expectancy is 76.8 years.
Potential advantages
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 34.2%, rank #1 of 17 available Nevada counties.
- Poor or fair health: 18.1%, rank #3 of 17 available Nevada counties.
- Mental health access: 1 per 265 residents, rank #3 of 16 available Nevada counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median home value: $539,900, rank #16 of 17; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median gross rent: $1,608/mo, rank #16 of 17; investigate local variation before moving.
- Uninsured: 12.9%, rank #13 of 17; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Nevada
Rank and range use only counties in Nevada with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$88,096
$88,096; above the state county median of $76,472.
State rank #4 of 17 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$539,900
$539,900; above the state county median of $290,900.
State rank #16 of 17 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,608/mo
$1,608/mo; above the state county median of $1,164/mo.
State rank #16 of 17 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
4.7%
4.7%; below the state county median of 5.3%.
State rank #4 of 17 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
34.2%
34.2%; above the state county median of 19.3%.
State rank #1 of 17 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
76.8 years
76.8 years; above the state county median of 75.3 years.
State rank #5 of 16 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
18.1%
18.1%; below the state county median of 20.1%.
State rank #3 of 17 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
12.9%
12.9%; above the state county median of 11.3%.
State rank #13 of 17 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,268 residents
1 per 1,268 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 2,031 residents.
State rank #4 of 16 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 265 residents
1 per 265 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 654 residents.
State rank #3 of 16 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Washoe County FAQ
Is Washoe County a good place to live?
Washoe County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing bachelor’s degree or higher, poor or fair health, and mental health access. College attainment is 34.2% and life expectancy is 76.8 years.
What should I know before moving to Washoe County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $539,900 median home value and $1,608/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $88,096, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Washoe County?
Washoe County has 497,200 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Washoe County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 32031; the parent state FIPS is 32.
What is the median household income in Washoe County?
The ACS median household income is $88,096.
How much does housing cost in Washoe County?
Housing benchmarks are $539,900 median home value and $1,608/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $88,096, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Washoe County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 4.7%.
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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