City profile
Gardnerville Ranchos, NV
Douglas County · Population 12,114
Gardnerville Ranchos is a town in Douglas County, NV with about 12,114 residents and a typical home value near $486,000. It is 19 miles from Carson City, NV, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Dry desert
Winter avg
35°F
Summer avg
70°F
Sunny days / yr
255
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$486,000
Typical monthly housing
$2,846
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
105
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 84/100
Top hazards: Wildfire, Earthquake, Winter weather
Nearest major airport
42 mi to Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 33% Democratic / 65% Republican
Community
Population
12,114
Black population
0.0%
County
Douglas 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 12,114 residents
- Typical home value about $486,000
- 19 miles from Carson City, NV
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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