Fish Springs is a small town of 549 in Nevada, with a median household income of $95,795
and a 1.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 108 (US average = 100), which is
8% above the national average.
Strengths:
Fish Springs stands out for short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Fish Springs is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Fish Springs 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: 107.5
Fish Springs's overall cost of living index is 107.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Fish Springs costs roughly 8% more than the average American city.
Metric
Fish Springs, NV
National Avg
Median Home Value
$632,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$2,018
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
88.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$95,795
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Fish Springs's violent crime rate is 161.5 per 100,000 residents
— 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
161.5 /100k
Property Crime
907.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Fish Springs is served primarily by Douglas.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Fish Springs, NV
National Avg
School District
Douglas
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fish Springs sees average highs of 46.6°F in January
and 91.2°F in July,
with 9.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 21.8 inches of snow per year.
Fish Springs's cost of living index is 108, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Fish Springs roughly 8% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $632,400 and median rent is $2,018/month.
Fish Springs's violent crime rate is 161.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 907.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Fish Springs are operated by Douglas.
The district has 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1. 18.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Fish Springs, NV has a population of 549, a median household income of $95,795, and an unemployment rate of 1.4%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Fish Springs averages 46.6°F in January and 91.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 9.3 inches
with about 21.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Fish Springs, NV is covered by 1 ZIP code: 89410.
The population of Fish Springs, Nevada is 549 with a median age of 59.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fish Springs: cost of living index 108 (100 = US average), median home $632,400, median household income $95,795, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fish Springs side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.