Quick answer
Nevada can be a good place to live in 2027 if its numbers fit your life: the app's top-scoring places have a median home value of $411,850, rent of $1,541/month and household income of $82,714, and the state's violent crime rate (384 per 100k, 2025) is above the median state. Nevada has no state tax on wage income. Start your research with Enterprise, Fernley, Summerlin South.
Median home value
$411,850
Top-scoring places
Median rent
$1,541/mo
Household income
$82,714
Violent crime / 100k
384
Nevada, 2025
Population change
+1.7%
Tracked places + counties
Home value change
+8.0%
State wage income tax
None
Home value ÷ income
5.0×
| Place | Score | Home value | Rent | Income | Pop. change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise, NV | 79 | $449,300 | $1,823 | $93,980 | +2.9% |
| Fernley, NV | 71 | $352,600 | $1,463 | $87,991 | +2.6% |
| Summerlin South, NV | 69 | $641,600 | $2,400 | $113,301 | +1.2% |
| Mesquite, NV | 68 | $374,400 | $1,114 | $74,439 | +3.2% |
| Henderson, NV | 62 | $465,000 | $1,750 | $88,654 | +2.0% |
| Whitney, NV | 60 | $299,700 | $1,477 | $63,480 | +3.5% |
| Place | Score | Home value | Rent | Income | Pop. change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | 69 | $587,400 | $1,545 | $88,018 | +0.3% |
| Lyon County | 62 | $342,600 | $1,259 | $73,460 | +2.0% |
| Elko County | 59 | $282,400 | $1,126 | $83,427 | +0.5% |
| White Pine County | 54 | $196,700 | $933 | $72,294 | -1.6% |
| Churchill County | 52 | $298,000 | $1,203 | $73,268 | +0.8% |
| Washoe County | 51 | $496,600 | $1,507 | $85,600 | +1.0% |
Verdict factors to check before you decide
- 1Price the whole address: taxes, insurance, utilities and HOA, not just the listing.
- 2Confirm the exact city, county and school assignment for the address.
- 3Drive the commute at the hours you will actually travel.
- 4Check flood, heat and storm exposure on official maps.
- 5Compare crime at the jurisdiction level, then visit at night.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nevada a Good Place to Live in 2027?
Nevada can be a good place to live in 2027 if its numbers fit your life: the app's top-scoring places have a median home value of $411,850, rent of $1,541/month and household income of $82,714, and the state's violent crime rate (384 per 100k, 2025) is above the median state. Nevada has no state tax on wage income. Start your research with Enterprise, Fernley, Summerlin South.
What are the best places to live in Nevada?
In the Smart Movers Club app, the top-scoring Nevada cities are Enterprise, Fernley, Summerlin South, Mesquite, Henderson, and the top counties are Douglas County, Lyon County, Elko County, White Pine County. Scores combine income, housing, growth, employment and education.
Does Nevada have a state income tax?
Nevada does not tax wage income at the state level. Property, sales and other local taxes still apply, so compare the full cost.
Where does this data come from?
Figures come from the Smart Movers Club app, which compiles U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates and FBI state crime rates. Census figures are survey estimates, not live listing prices.
