In Lander, Nevada, the median home price is $256,769; median household income is $89,014; the population is 5,770; schools rate 5.4 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 619.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 24.2 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Lander at a glance
Population
5,770
Median Household Income
$89,014
Typical Home Value
$256,769
School District Rating
5.4
Violent Crime Rate
619.8
Avg Commute Time
24.2
About Lander
Lander has a population of 5,770. The median home value is $256,769, 43% below the Nevada median. Median household income is $89,014 (14% above the Nevada median). The most populated towns are Battle Mountain and Austin.
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 Lander
2 towns, by population.
Lander at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Lander?
- Lander has a population of 5,770 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Lander?
- The median home value in Lander is $256,769. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Lander?
- Median household income in Lander is $89,014 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Lander in?
- Lander is in Nevada.
- How many towns are in Lander?
- Lander contains 2 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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