Where rent has outpaced income in Nevada since 2019
Nevada cities ranked by rent growth minus household income growth from 2019 to 2024 (Zillow yearly average rent, Census 5-year income). Cities with 15,000+ residents.
Key findings
- Henderson ranks first, with rent up 34.8% against household income up 21.6% since 2019.
- Across all 5 cities on this list, the median rent is $1,866/mo.
Data as of September 2026. Change in Zillow's yearly average rent from 2019 to 2024, minus the change in Census median household income over the same years. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
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5 cities
| Rank | City | Gap (points) | Rent since 2019 | Income since 2019 | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | HendersonNV | +13.2 | +34.8% | +21.6% | $1,783/mo |
| 02 | North Las VegasNV | +8.3 | +41.2% | +32.9% | $1,866/mo |
| 03 | Las VegasNV | +6.5 | +37.6% | +31.1% | $1,700/mo |
| 04 | RenoNV | -8.1 | +29.3% | +37.4% | $1,997/mo |
| 05 | SparksNV | -12.0 | +25.8% | +37.8% | $2,140/mo |