Very AffordableNear National AveragePyramid Lake High School
Nixon NV · Ken Lund from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA / CC BY-SA 2.0NIXON-A SMALL PAIUTE INDIAN SETTLEMENT NEAR THE SOUTH END OF PYRAMID LAKE, ON THE PYRAMID LAKE INDIAN RESERVATION - NARA - 553667 · Jonas Dovydenas / Public domain
Nixon is a small town of 348 in Nevada, with a median household income of $67,608
and a 36.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is
16% below the national average.
Strengths:
Nixon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Nixon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Nixon 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: 84.5
Nixon's overall cost of living index is 84.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Nixon costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.
Metric
Nixon, NV
National Avg
Median Home Value
$54,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$517
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
83.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$67,608
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Nixon's violent crime rate is 473.8 per 100,000 residents
— 25% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
473.8 /100k
Property Crime
2214.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Nixon is served primarily by Pyramid Lake High School.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 24.6:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Nixon, NV
National Avg
School District
Pyramid Lake High School
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
24.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Nixon sees average highs of 46.2°F in January
and 94.5°F in July,
with 9.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.2 inches of snow per year.
Nixon's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Nixon roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $54,400 and median rent is $517/month.
Nixon's violent crime rate is 473.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2214.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Nixon are operated by Pyramid Lake High School.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 24.6:1. 6.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Nixon, NV has a population of 348, a median household income of $67,608, and an unemployment rate of 36.9%.
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.
Nixon averages 46.2°F in January and 94.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 9.0 inches
with about 4.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Nixon, NV is covered by 1 ZIP code: 89424.
The population of Nixon, Nevada is 348 with a median age of 34.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Nixon: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $54,400, median household income $67,608, crime index 117 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Nixon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
