In Humboldt, Nevada, the median home price is $357,765, compared with the Nevada median of $452,103; median household income is $81,073; the population is 17,289; schools rate 5.4 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 405.7 per 100k; and the average commute is 28.4 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Humboldt at a glance
Population
17,289
Median Household Income
$81,073
Typical Home Value
$357,765
School District Rating
5.4
Violent Crime Rate
405.7
Avg Commute Time
28.4
About Humboldt
Humboldt has a population of 17,289. The median home value is $357,765, 21% below the Nevada median. Median household income is $81,073 (4% above the Nevada median). The most populated towns are Winnemucca, Golconda, and McDermitt.
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 Humboldt
4 towns, by population.
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Humboldt at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Humboldt?
- Humboldt has a population of 17,289 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Humboldt?
- The median home value in Humboldt is $357,765. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Humboldt?
- Median household income in Humboldt is $81,073 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Humboldt in?
- Humboldt is in Nevada.
- How many towns are in Humboldt?
- Humboldt contains 4 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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