Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
13%
Elko, NV
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,081
Population
22,107
Renter Mix
40% Rent
Cowboy poetry in a true desert town – welcome to Elko!
Desert
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Casino
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Tourism
Elko is a true desert town plopped down in northeast Nevada. It sits on Interstate 80 and acts as a traveler’s rest stop between Reno and Salt Lake City. Gold mining is a huge part of the city’s economy, as is ranching and tourism. Hundreds of miles separate Elko from other big cities, which is why it has been nicknamed “The Heart of Northeast Nevada.”
Culture and heritage has been celebrated in Elko for many years. The National Cowboy Poetry Gathering brings in local cowboys who share their life on the ranch in poems. Elko’s National Basque Festival has been celebrating Basque culture since 1964.
Like much of Nevada, the town has its share of casinos – six to be exact. In addition to gambling and tourist shops, there are a number of convenience stores to satisfy residents’ household needs. Elko is home to Great Basin College and Elko Regional Airport, just minutes from your new apartment!
Demographics
Median Household Income
$85,497
Average: $98,818
Education
3,827
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,298
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Elko has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Elko, NV is $1,081 for one bedroom, $1,445 for two bedrooms, and $1,690 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Elko has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,081/month
646 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Elko, NV is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
674 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
511 Students
Mountain View Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
507 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
341 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
341 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
668 Students
Elko Institute For Academic Achievement
Public
Grades K-8
189 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,407 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.