City profile
Elko, NV
Elko County · Population 20,696
Elko is a town in Elko County, NV with about 20,696 residents and a typical home value near $309,000. It is 232 miles from Reno, NV, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Dry desert
Winter avg
33°F
Summer avg
72°F
Sunny days / yr
252
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$309,100
Typical monthly housing
$1,810
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
92
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.51%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.24%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 88/100
Top hazards: Wildfire, Winter weather, Earthquake
Nearest major airport
190 mi to Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 21% Democratic / 77% Republican
Community
Population
20,696
Black population
1.1%
County
Elko County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸NV is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: extreme heat, water scarcity
Highlights
- About 20,696 residents
- Typical home value about $309,000
- 232 miles from Reno, NV
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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