Cal-Nev-Ari is a small town of 254 in Nevada, with a median household income of $38,929
and a 44.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Cal-Nev-Ari stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Cal-Nev-Ari is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Cal-Nev-Ari city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.9
Cal-Nev-Ari's overall cost of living index is 88.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Cal-Nev-Ari costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Cal-Nev-Ari, NV
National Avg
Median Home Value
$67,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$788
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$38,929
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Cal-Nev-Ari's violent crime rate is 94.1 per 100,000 residents
— 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
94.1 /100k
Property Crime
528.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Cal-Nev-Ari, NV
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
79.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Cal-Nev-Ari sees average highs of 54.3°F in January
and 97.4°F in July,
with 7.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Cal-Nev-Ari's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Cal-Nev-Ari roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $67,700 and median rent is $788/month.
Cal-Nev-Ari's violent crime rate is 94.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 528.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Cal-Nev-Ari, NV has a population of 254, a median household income of $38,929, and an unemployment rate of 44.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Cal-Nev-Ari averages 54.3°F in January and 97.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 7.8 inches
with about 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Cal-Nev-Ari, NV is covered by 1 ZIP code: 89039.
The population of Cal-Nev-Ari, Nevada is 254 with a median age of 69.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Cal-Nev-Ari: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $67,700, median household income $38,929, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cal-Nev-Ari side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
