Gardnerville Ranchos is a small city of 12,057 in Nevada, with a median household income of $76,917
and a 3.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is
2% above the national average.
Strengths:
Gardnerville Ranchos's profile is close to national averages across most measures.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Gardnerville Ranchos is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Gardnerville Ranchos 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: 101.7
Gardnerville Ranchos's overall cost of living index is 101.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Gardnerville Ranchos costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.
Metric
Gardnerville Ranchos, NV
National Avg
Median Home Value
$441,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,219
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$76,917
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Gardnerville Ranchos'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 Ranchos is served primarily by Douglas.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Gardnerville Ranchos, 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
21.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Gardnerville Ranchos 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 Ranchos's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Gardnerville Ranchos roughly 2% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $441,600 and median rent is $1,219/month.
Gardnerville Ranchos'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 Ranchos are operated by Douglas.
The district has 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1. 21.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Gardnerville Ranchos, NV has a population of 12,057, a median household income of $76,917, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Gardnerville Ranchos 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).
Gardnerville Ranchos, NV is covered by 1 ZIP code: 89460.
The population of Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada is 12,057 with a median age of 46.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Gardnerville Ranchos: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $441,600, median household income $76,917, 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 Gardnerville Ranchos side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.