Lyon County, NV at a glance
Median household income
$80,812$6,734 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Lyon County, NV?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Lyon County, NV? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Lyon County, NV HUD Metro FMR Area, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,070 | $12,840 | $42,800 | 15.9% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,076 | $12,912 | $43,040 | 16% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,272 | $15,264 | $50,880 | 18.9% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,769 | $21,228 | $70,760 | 26.3% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,134 | $25,608 | $85,360 | 31.7% |
What a typical income covers in Lyon County, NV
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $80,812 a year ($6,734 a month before tax).
What $80,812 leaves after Nevada taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Nevada tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Lyon County, NV: common questions
What is the median household income in Lyon County, NV?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Lyon County, NV is $80,812 per year (approximately $6,734 per month).
What is the average rent in Lyon County, NV?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,070 for a studio, $1,076 for one bedroom, $1,272 for two, $1,769 for three and $2,134 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Lyon County, NV expensive to live in?
Prices there run 1% above the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 101.0, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Lyon County, NV?
To keep a $1,272 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $50,880 a year, or $4,240 a month. That is 63% of what the typical household in Lyon County, NV earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Lyon County, NV?
On the local median income of $80,812 ($6,734 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,367 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $2,020 for everything else and $1,347 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,272 takes 38% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Lyon County, NV?
Homes in Nevada paid 13.1¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $118. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.