In Nye County, Nevada the effective property tax rate is 0.47%. The median homeowner pays $1,256 a year in real estate taxes on a home with a median value of $266,000. That rate is the 10th highest of the 15 Nevada counties with published data, and the 2769th highest of 3,132 counties in the United States.
Property tax in Nye 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 Nye County is below 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 | $940 | $78 |
| $266,000 (county median) | $1,260 | $105 |
| $300,000 | $1,410 | $118 |
| $400,000 | $1,880 | $157 |
| $500,000 | $2,350 | $196 |
Home values and incomes
The median home value is $266,000 (9th highest in Nevada, 678th highest nationally) and the median household income is $55,975. Homes cost about 4.8 times a typical household's yearly income. Median gross rent is $1,013 a month. 75.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $840 a year for insurance. For comparison, the Nevada statewide median home value is $440,739.
Counties near Nye County in the Nevada property tax ranking
| County | Effective rate | Median home value |
|---|---|---|
| Humboldt County | 0.51% | $256,800 |
| Clark County | 0.50% | $400,800 |
| White Pine County | 0.49% | $196,700 |
| Nye County | 0.47% | $266,000 |
| Lyon County | 0.46% | $342,600 |
| Washoe County | 0.46% | $496,600 |
| Douglas County | 0.45% | $587,400 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Nye County, Nevada?
The effective property tax rate is 0.47% of home value per year, the 10th highest of 15 counties in Nevada (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Nye County?
At the county's effective rate of 0.47%, about $1,410 a year (roughly $118 a month). Your actual bill depends on the assessed value, your school district and exemptions.
What is the median home value in Nye County?
The median home value is $266,000 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates, owner-occupied homes).
What is the median household income in Nye County?
The median household income is $55,975 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).