Here's what it costs to live in Carson, Nevada, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,248 per month, while the typical home is valued around $453,000. Households earn a median of $72,355 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$72,355
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,248
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$453,000
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,105
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,212
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,546
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,150
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
58,384
Latest estimate
Median Age
42.4 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,236
Per month
Avg Home Value
$535,500
Census ACS
January Avg
36°F
July Avg
76°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
48.6
fair
Hospitals
116
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
88.8%
What is the cost of living index for Carson?
The cost of living index for Carson is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Carson?
The median gross rent in Carson is $1,248 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Carson?
The median household income in Carson is $72,355 per year.
What is the median home value in Carson?
The median home value in Carson is $453,000 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Carson?
Air quality data for Carson is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Carson?
Tax data for Nevada is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
