West Wendover is a small town of 4,513 in Nevada, with a median household income of $80,342
and a 3.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
West Wendover stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index. Whether West Wendover is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All West Wendover 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: 93.3
West Wendover's overall cost of living index is 93.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in West Wendover costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
West Wendover, NV
National Avg
Median Home Value
$172,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$770
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
41.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$80,342
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
West Wendover's violent crime rate is 845.6 per 100,000 residents
— 123% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
845.6 /100k
Property Crime
1535.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
West Wendover is served primarily by Elko.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.5:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
West Wendover, NV
National Avg
School District
Elko
—
Elementary Schools
17
—
Middle Schools
8
—
High Schools
8
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
West Wendover sees average highs of 35.1°F in January
and 92.5°F in July,
with 3.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 26.5 inches of snow per year.
West Wendover's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes West Wendover roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $172,500 and median rent is $770/month.
West Wendover's violent crime rate is 845.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1535.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in West Wendover are operated by Elko.
The district has 17 elementary, 8 middle, and 8 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.5:1. 7.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
West Wendover, NV has a population of 4,513, a median household income of $80,342, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%.
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.
West Wendover averages 35.1°F in January and 92.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 3.6 inches
with about 26.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
West Wendover, NV is covered by 1 ZIP code: 89883.
The population of West Wendover, Nevada is 4,513 with a median age of 33.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in West Wendover: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $172,500, median household income $80,342, crime index 163 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare West Wendover side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
