In Elko, Nevada, the median home price is $375,801, compared with the Nevada median of $452,103; median household income is $86,487; the population is 54,047; schools rate 4.8 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 357.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 29.4 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Elko at a glance
Population
54,047
Median Household Income
$86,487
Typical Home Value
$375,801
School District Rating
4.8
Violent Crime Rate
357.3
Avg Commute Time
29.4
About Elko
Elko has a population of 54,047. The median home value is $375,801, 17% below the Nevada median. Median household income is $86,487 (11% above the Nevada median). The most populated towns are Elko, West Wendover, and Wells.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Elko
8 towns, by population.
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Elko at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Elko?
- Elko has a population of 54,047 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Elko?
- The median home value in Elko is $375,801. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Elko?
- Median household income in Elko is $86,487 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Elko in?
- Elko is in Nevada.
- How many towns are in Elko?
- Elko contains 8 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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