salaryRent is higher than in 54% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.6 years of household income. Most homes (79.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $69,680 a year. That is $34 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 18 of 34 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Pahrump?
Share of households by yearly income. 21.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Pahrump
| Size | Pahrump | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,334 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $618 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,113 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,561 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,781 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Pahrump 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 Pahrump, so the Nevada figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Pahrump
Life in Pahrump
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pahrump?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $411 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $310,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,030 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pahrump, NV?
Renting in Pahrump costs a median of about $1,742 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Nevada median is $1,742.
How much do I need to make to live in Pahrump?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $69,680 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Pahrump cheap or expensive?
Pahrump is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.2% of the typical household income of $66,985. It ranks 18th cheapest of 34 Nevada cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Pahrump?
The median homeowner in Pahrump pays $1,383 a year in property taxes, about 0.45% of the median home value.
Is Pahrump 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 Pahrump?
The median home value in Pahrump is $310,300, about 4.6 times the typical yearly household income.
47,347 people live in Pahrump. Numbers are typical (middle) values.