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Washoe Valley, NV
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Washoe Valley profile


Living in Washoe Valley



Washoe Valley is a very small town located in the state of Nevada. With a population of 3,074 people and two associated neighborhoods, Washoe Valley is the 29th largest community in Nevada.

Washoe Valley home prices are not only among the most expensive in Nevada, but Washoe Valley real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 7.64% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Because of many things, Washoe Valley is a very good place for families to consider. With an enviable combination of good schools, low crime, college-educated neighbors who tend to support education because of their own experiences, and a high rate of home ownership in predominantly single-family properties, Washoe Valley really has some of the features that families look for when choosing a good community to raise children. Is Washoe Valley perfect? Of course not, and if you like frenetic nightlife, it will be far from your cup of tea. But overall this is a solid community, with many things to recommend it as a family-friendly place to live.

Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Washoe Valley is worth considering.

Being a small town, Washoe Valley does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.

The education level of Washoe Valley citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 18.72% of adults 25 and older in Washoe Valley have a college degree.

The per capita income in Washoe Valley in 2022 was $46,499, which is wealthy relative to Nevada and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $185,996 for a family of four.

Washoe Valley is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Washoe Valley home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Washoe Valley residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Washoe Valley include English, Irish, German, Italian, and Dutch.

The most common language spoken in Washoe Valley is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and German/Yiddish.


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