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Amargosa valley, NV — ZIP 89020

Population: 1,835 (Census ACS)

Homes sell for a median $295,000 after a median 180.5 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with heatwave, lightning, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 0.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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180.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index (state)
423.4 (+0.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$295,000
Median list price
$392,500
Median price per sqft
$123
Median days on market
180.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
88.0%
Active listings
3

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,051/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,314/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,606/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,087/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,409/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Amargosa Valley Elementary School, Amargosa Valley Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
heatWave, lightning, earthquake, inlandFlooding, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 64% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
26.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
4.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
19
Days with Good air quality
339
Days with Moderate air quality
20
Highest AQI recorded (year)
147

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
583
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
424

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Death Valley National Park (39 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Amargosa Valley Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Desert Rock Airport (DRA) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
DESERT VIEW HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+627 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
33.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,133
Households with broadband internet
22.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,536
Average weekly wage
$1,255
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Accommodation & Food, Mining

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 89020State medianUS median
Median sale price$295,000$405,000$325,000
Median days on market181 days63 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,133$1,566$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median sale price in ZIP 89020?
$295,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 89020?
Median days on market: 180.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 89020?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,606/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 89020?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heatWave, lightning, earthquake, inlandFlooding, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 89020 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 89020?
Risk to homes is higher than 64% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 89020?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 89020?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 89020?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 89020 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 89020?
Good. Median AQI: 19. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 89020?
Regional Price Parity: 100.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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