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Minden, NV

Minden, NV.

Population: 11,221 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Minden, NV is $713,730 — up 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $551,500 after a median 43 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,750/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with wildfire, winterweather, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 0.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$713,730

Median home value

+3.2%

1-year change

43

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$713,730
1-year appreciation
+3.2%
3-year appreciation
+7.1%
5-year appreciation
+10.1%
10-year appreciation
+92.6%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$741,533
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
$551,500
Median list price
$522,490
Median price per sqft
$262
1-year sale-price change
+10.3%
Median days on market
43 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
62
Sale-to-list ratio
100.3%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
-0.5%
Days to pending
56 days
New listings (monthly)
22

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,750/mo
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
7
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
3
Schools include
Douglas High School, Pinon Hills Elementary School, Minden Elementary School, ALT School, ASPIRE Academy High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
wildfire, winterWeather, drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 97% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
38.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Carson River Mercury Site (17.2 mi)
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
50.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
32.0°F
Annual precipitation
9.1 in
Annual snowfall
22.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
28
Days with Good air quality
296
Days with Moderate air quality
63
Highest AQI recorded (year)
73

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,935
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,956

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Minden-Tahoe Airport (MEV) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Carson Airport (CSN) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CARSON TAHOE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+141 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,997
Housing built before 1970
3.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
41.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,287
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
83.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,252
Average weekly wage
$1,233
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
314

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

How it compares

MindenState medianUS median
Median home value$713,730$407,467$289,727
Median sale price$551,500$405,000$325,000
Median days on market43 days63 days51 days
Typical rent$2,750/mo$1,790/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,287$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 Minden, NV?
$713,730.
What is the median sale price in Minden, NV?
$551,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Minden, NV?
Median days on market: 43 days.
What is typical rent in Minden, NV?
Typical rent: $2,750/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Minden, NV?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: wildfire, winterWeather, drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding.
Is Minden, NV in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Minden, NV?
Risk to homes is higher than 97% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Minden, NV?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Minden, NV?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Minden, NV?
7 schools (2 elementary, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Minden, NV walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Minden, NV?
Good. Median AQI: 28. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Minden, NV?
Regional Price Parity: 100.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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