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Searchlight, NV — ZIP 89046

Population: 303 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 89046 (Searchlight, NV) is $281,016 — up 6.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.21M after a median 188 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with heatwave, inlandflooding, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 0.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$281,016

Median home value

+6.7%

1-year change

188

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$281,016
1-year appreciation
+6.7%
3-year appreciation
+14.7%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$283,432
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
$1.21M
Median list price
$399,500
Median price per sqft
$426
Median days on market
188 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
95.0%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+0.1%

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

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Reid Harry ES

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
heatWave, inlandFlooding, earthquake, hail, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Very High · inlandFlooding: Very High · landslide: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 78% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
3.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 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)

Annual precipitation
5.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
61
Days with Good air quality
106
Days with Moderate air quality
233
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
197

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Castle Mountains National Monument (12 mi)
National parks include
Castle Mountains National Monument, Mojave National Preserve, Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Kidwell Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Laughlin Bullhead International Airport (IFP) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+8,486 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
7.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.9%
Median annual property tax
$852
Households with broadband internet
36.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
986,288
Average weekly wage
$1,168
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
12,277

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

How it compares

ZIP 89046State medianUS median
Median home value$281,016$407,467$289,727
Median sale price$1.21M$405,000$325,000
Median days on market188 days63 days51 days
Median annual property tax$852$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 home value in ZIP 89046?
$281,016.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 89046?
$1.21M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 89046?
Median days on market: 188 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 89046?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heatWave, inlandFlooding, earthquake, hail, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 89046?
Risk to homes is higher than 78% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 89046?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 89046?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 89046?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in ZIP 89046?
Moderate. Median AQI: 61. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 89046?
Regional Price Parity: 100.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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