Douglas
Nevada

What stands out

Against every county in America, Douglas County is unusual in three ways: the home price against local income is among the most stretched in America (5.5 years of income), the median home price is in the top 2% of American counties ($702K), and the median household income is in the top 9% of American counties ($84,262). Within Nevada it ranks 1st of 17 counties for the home price against local income.

Where you are

You live in Douglas County, Nevada. 49,476 people live here with you. The population held steady at 0.2% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +172).

Nevada has no income tax, no estate tax and no corporate income tax, funded largely by gaming and sales taxes and a payroll tax on employers. Las Vegas and Reno account for nearly all of the population growth, much of it from California. Property taxes are low and annual increases on a primary home are capped at 3%. Water supply from the Colorado River is the long-term constraint.

Money

The typical household here brings in $84,262 a year, higher than 91% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $69,271. Unemployment runs 4.0%, higher than 69% of American counties. 10% of workers work from home.

Nevada has no state income tax, so none of that goes to the state.

Home

The median home costs $702K, pricier than 98% of American counties, about 5.5 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $1,159 a month. Property tax is 0.48% of home value, roughly $2,557 a year on that median home, lower than 89% of American counties. 77% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 4.0 per 1,000 residents, higher than 58% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 17 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 80.0 years, longer than 91% of American counties. There are 96 active physicians in the county, about 19.4 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 5.0 of 5 stars. 10.9% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.10 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 58% of American counties. 93% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 30 points. 87% of eligible voters turned out. Under Nevada law you can get a concealed-carry permit on request, abortion is protected by state law, and marijuana is legal for adults.

Weather and risk

The year averages 51°F, highs near 64 and lows near 38, colder than 71% of American counties. About 18 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 87 out of 100, riskier than 87% of American counties; the county has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 224 Mbps down, faster than 61% of American counties. There are 3 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 1.0 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people.