Elko, NV

Elko is a city located in Elko County Nevada with an estimated population around 18,000 people as of 2020. This vibrant town serves up endless recreational opportunities like taking advantage of its close proximity to nearby destinations such as Ruby Mountains which provide access to larger scale attractions and entertainment options ranging from casinos to live shows plus several shopping venues offering unique items give visitors a chance to find something special every day .

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Elko is 3.3% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Elko jobs have increased by 0.4%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Elko's cost of living is 0.9% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Elko's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

June, September and May are the most pleasant months in Elko, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Elko county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 76.2% to 20.7%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Elko's population is 20,391 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 13.7%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 29.1 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Elko is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 9.1%.

SCHOOLS

Elko public schools spend $10,353 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 18 students per teacher in Elko. More Education

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Housing Market in Elko

It's a good time to buy in Elko. Home Appreciation is up 9.1% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Elko is .

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