Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
18%
Fernley
Fernley, NV Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,618
Population
24,440
Renter Mix
30% Rent
Small-town living on the cusp of Reno
Rural
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Suburban
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Scenic
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Mountain Views
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Active
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Growing
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Nestled in western Nevada, Fernley provides residents with a welcoming small-town atmosphere, scenic mountain views, and a laidback lifestyle. Residents enjoy a wide variety of recreational options in and around Fernley, with access to Lahontan State Recreation Area, Fort Churchill State Historic Park, and ten community parks.
Silverado Casino is located in Fernley, providing endless opportunities for residents to try their luck. Fernley is also within a 30-minute drive from Reno and an hour’s drive from Carson City and Lake Tahoe. Convenience to I-80 makes getting around from Fernley a breeze.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$85,980
Average: $93,431
Education
3,773
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,644
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Fernley has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Fernley, NV is $1,618 for one bedroom, $1,674 for two bedrooms, and $2,361 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fernley has increased by 7.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,618/month
746 Sq Ft
House
$2,204/month
1,507 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fernley, NV is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Not Bikeable
Bikeability
10
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
658 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
518 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
442 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
572 Students
Public
Grades K-8
658 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
677 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,327 Students
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Points of Interest
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Reno/Tahoe International
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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 February 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.