Gardnerville is a small town of 6,147 in Nevada, with a median household income of $66,157
and a 4.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is
1% above the national average.
Strengths:
Gardnerville stands out for solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Gardnerville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Gardnerville 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: 101.4
Gardnerville's overall cost of living index is 101.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Gardnerville costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.
Metric
Gardnerville, NV
National Avg
Median Home Value
$405,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,248
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
52.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$66,157
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Gardnerville'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
Gardnerville is served primarily by Douglas.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Gardnerville, 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
27.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Gardnerville 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.
Gardnerville's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Gardnerville roughly 1% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $405,600 and median rent is $1,248/month.
Gardnerville'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 Gardnerville are operated by Douglas.
The district has 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1. 27.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Gardnerville, NV has a population of 6,147, a median household income of $66,157, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Gardnerville 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).
The population of Gardnerville, Nevada is 6,147 with a median age of 49.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Gardnerville: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $405,600, median household income $66,157, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gardnerville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
