C-

Overton, NV

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Affordability Score: 51/100

Population: 3,721 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Overton, NV aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 3,721 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C- (51/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $78,357, median home value of $277,300, median rent of $1,196 per month, and 17.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,735 per month (studio $1,333, 1BR $1,478, 3BR $2,413, 4BR $2,764). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $14,333 per year, consuming 18% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Pressure points are education, childcare. Unemployment currently reads 2.6% and poverty 9.2% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B-
$78,357
Median household income
Education F
17.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing D
3.5x
Home value $277,300 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent C+
$1,735/mo
2BR fair market rent (27% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare F
$14,333/yr
Center-based infant care (18% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$78,357
▲ 26% vs national
Per Capita Income
$44,397
Unemployment Rate
2.6%
Poverty Rate
9.2%

Housing

Median Home Value
$277,300
▲ 1% vs national
Median Rent
$1,196/mo
Owner Occupied
70.7%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,735/mo
▲ 45% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,333
1BR
$1,478
2BR
$1,735
3BR
$2,413
4BR
$2,764

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
▼ 12 ppt vs national
High School+
50.6%
Median Age
46.5
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$14,333/yr
18% of income
Toddler (Center)
$12,504/yr
Preschool (Center)
$11,922/yr
School-Age (Center)
$11,045/yr

What This Means

Overton, NV receives an overall affordability grade of C- (51/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 3,721. Challenges include education and childcare. Data was unavailable for commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Overton, NV affordable?
Overton, NV receives an overall affordability grade of C- (51/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $78,357. Median home value is $277,300.
What is the cost of living in Overton?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,196/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,735/mo. Infant childcare $14,333/yr. Median home value $277,300.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →