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Cost of living in Fernley summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Fernley. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Nevada. Key points include:
The cost of living in Fernley is 112 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Fernley is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Fernley is $395,925.
The median income in Fernley is $89,517.
Fernley's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Fernley Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Fernley | Nevada | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 105 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 103 | 100 |
| Groceries | 103 | 102 | 100 |
| Health | 134 | 101 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 102 | 100 |
| Transportation | 115 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 107 | 103 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Fernley, NV Weather
The average high in Fernley is 67.9° and the average low is 38.4°.
There are 16.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 5.2 inches of precipitation each year with 20.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Fernley |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 67.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 38.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 16.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 5.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 20.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Fernley Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Fernley
The current population in Fernley is 24,225. The population has increased 31.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24,225 | 2.5% |
| 2023 | 23,631 | 2.6% |
| 2022 | 23,035 | 3.1% |
| 2021 | 22,343 | 8.4% |
| 2020 | 20,616 | 2.7% |
| 2019 | 20,068 | 2.5% |
| 2018 | 19,573 | 1.6% |
| 2017 | 19,261 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 19,228 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 19,185 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 19,184 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 19,185 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 19,074 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 18,886 | 2.8% |
| 2010 | 18,378 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fernley
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Fernley is:
66.9% White with 16,215 White residents.
0.8% African American with 187 African American residents.
0.9% American Indian with 229 American Indian residents.
2.0% Asian with 479 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 52 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 121 Other residents.
7.1% Two Or More with 1,721 Two Or More residents.
21.6% Hispanic with 5,221 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Fernley | NV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.9% | 44.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.8% | 9.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 8.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 7.1% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 21.6% | 29.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Fernley
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Fernley is 48.7% female with 11,797 female residents.
Fernley is 51.3% male with 12,428 male residents.
| Gender | Fernley | NV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.3% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fernley for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Fernley completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Fernley completed 9-12th grade.
36.0% of adults in Fernley completed high school / ged.
28.0% of adults in Fernley completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Fernley completed associate's degree.
12.0% of adults in Fernley completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Fernley completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Fernley completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Fernley completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Fernley | NV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 23.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 18.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Fernley, Nevada
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4.6% of households in Fernley earn Less than $10,000.
2.6% of households in Fernley earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.4% of households in Fernley earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.2% of households in Fernley earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.1% of households in Fernley earn $35,000 to $49,999.
22.9% of households in Fernley earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.4% of households in Fernley earn $75,000 to $99,999.
26.0% of households in Fernley earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.4% of households in Fernley earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.4% of households in Fernley earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Fernley | NV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.6% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.6% | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.4% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.2% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.1% | 10.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.9% | 16.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.4% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 26.0% | 18.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.4% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.4% | 10.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
