salaryRent is higher than in 90% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.1 years of household income. Most homes (81.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $109,280 a year. That is $53 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Nevada cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Nevada. It is number 34 of 34 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Gardnerville Ranchos?
Share of households by yearly income. 29.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Gardnerville Ranchos
| Size | Gardnerville Ranchos | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $612 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,376 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,821 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Gardnerville Ranchos overall?
Everyday prices in Nevada overall are same as the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Gardnerville Ranchos, so the Nevada figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Gardnerville Ranchos
Life in Gardnerville Ranchos
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Gardnerville Ranchos?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $640 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $486,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $48,600 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Gardnerville Ranchos, NV?
Renting in Gardnerville Ranchos costs a median of about $2,732 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Nevada median is $1,742.
How much do I need to make to live in Gardnerville Ranchos?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $109,280 a year, or $53 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Gardnerville Ranchos cheap or expensive?
Gardnerville Ranchos is rated Expensive: rent takes 34.6% of the typical household income of $94,676. It ranks 34th cheapest of 34 Nevada cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Gardnerville Ranchos?
The median homeowner in Gardnerville Ranchos pays $1,905 a year in property taxes, about 0.39% of the median home value.
Is Gardnerville Ranchos more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Nevada are same as the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Gardnerville Ranchos?
The median home value in Gardnerville Ranchos is $486,000, about 5.1 times the typical yearly household income.
12,114 people live in Gardnerville Ranchos. Numbers are typical (middle) values.