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Living in Pahrump, NV
Explore Pahrump and see how it fits the life you want to build.
47,347
Population
Nye County
County
Census-Designated Place
Place Type
Nevada
State
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Overall Match6.5 / 10
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Pahrump at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population47,347
Median Household Income$62,109
Median Home Value$310,300
Median Gross Rent$1,304
Median Age53.0
Average Household Size2.4
Unemployment8.5%
Work From Home11.9%
Homeownership79.2%
Housing Vacancy10.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Pahrump is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Unemployment is elevated enough that job location and industry-specific opportunities deserve closer review.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Pahrump and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in Pahrump
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$310,300
Median Gross Rent$1,304
Homeownership79.2%
Housing Vacancy10.2%
Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Pahrump, NV
Median Household Income$62,109
Unemployment8.5%
Work From Home11.9%
The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Pahrump and how households are structured
Population47,347
Median Age53.0
Average Household Size2.4
Pahrump is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Pahrump
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Pahrump point to very hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, a relatively dry annual rainfall pattern and substantial annual snowfall.
Average Summer High101.3°F
Average Winter Low27.8°F
Annual Rainfall5.0 in.
Annual Snowfall100.1 in.
Seasonal Life in Pahrump
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring should generally favor outdoor activity, although a relatively dry annual pattern makes water use, landscaping and local drought conditions worth noticing.
Summer
Very hot summer conditions can materially affect daily routines, cooling costs, vehicles, pets and outdoor activity. A summer visit is especially valuable before committing to a move.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Pahrump is located in Nye County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Nye County.
County Intelligence
Pahrump & Nye County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Pahrump is located in Nye County, Nevada.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Pahrump.
Current NarrowTheList data for Pahrump shows a population of about 47,347. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Nye County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Pahrump.
For someone considering a move to Pahrump, the available data currently points to employment conditions that make job-specific research important. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.