In Elko County, Nevada the effective property tax rate is 0.51%. The median homeowner pays $1,434 a year in real estate taxes on a home with a median value of $282,400. That rate is the 6th highest of the 15 Nevada counties with published data, and the 2642nd highest of 3,132 counties in the United States.
Property tax in Elko County
The effective rate is the median real estate tax paid divided by the median home value. The Nevada statewide average is 0.49%, so Elko County is above it. Applying this county's rate to other home prices gives a rough idea of the yearly bill; actual bills depend on the school district, exemptions and the assessed value.
| Home value | Estimated tax per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,020 | $85 |
| $282,400 (county median) | $1,430 | $120 |
| $300,000 | $1,530 | $128 |
| $400,000 | $2,040 | $170 |
| $500,000 | $2,550 | $213 |
Home values and incomes
The median home value is $282,400 (8th highest in Nevada, 566th highest nationally) and the median household income is $83,427. Homes cost about 3.4 times a typical household's yearly income. Median gross rent is $1,126 a month. 70.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $987 a year for insurance. For comparison, the Nevada statewide median home value is $440,739.
Counties near Elko County in the Nevada property tax ranking
| County | Effective rate | Median home value |
|---|---|---|
| Lander County | 0.63% | $210,500 |
| Churchill County | 0.56% | $298,000 |
| Lincoln County | 0.54% | $208,900 |
| Elko County | 0.51% | $282,400 |
| Humboldt County | 0.51% | $256,800 |
| Clark County | 0.50% | $400,800 |
| White Pine County | 0.49% | $196,700 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Elko County, Nevada?
The effective property tax rate is 0.51% of home value per year, the 6th highest of 15 counties in Nevada (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Elko County?
At the county's effective rate of 0.51%, about $1,530 a year (roughly $128 a month). Your actual bill depends on the assessed value, your school district and exemptions.
What is the median home value in Elko County?
The median home value is $282,400 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates, owner-occupied homes).
What is the median household income in Elko County?
The median household income is $83,427 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).