Pahrump, NV Real Estate & Homes for Sale | realtor.com® (2024)

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How much does housing cost in Pahrump? ›

Median Sold Price

Homes in Pahrump have sold for 3.4% less than they did a year ago. Summary: The median home sold price in Pahrump was $357,375 in April 2024, down 3.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $198.

While Pahrump serves as a prime artery to and basecamp for sightseeing and outdoor action in Death Valley National Park and Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, plenty of visitors come to Pahrump to experience the offerings of the city itself.

Pahrump scored well in affordability, coming in at No. 438, but the other main categories looked at in the valley came in as some of the worst in the country. The valley's economic health rated as the 1161st best, education and health clocked in at the 1207th best, while quality of life was 1,208th best.

In 2022, Pahrump, NV had a population of 44.7k people with a median age of 53.7 and a median household income of $54,988. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Pahrump, NV grew from 42,471 to 44,711, a 5.27% increase and its median household income grew from $53,743 to $54,988, a 2.32% increase.

Monthly electric bills are a product of how much electricity you use per month and your electric rate. In Pahrump, NV, the average monthly electric bill for residential customers is $172/month, which is calculated by multiplying the average monthly consumption by the average electric rate: 975 kWh * 18 ¢/kWh.

Pahrump Demographics

White: 75.99% Two or more races: 10.24% Other race: 7.87% Black or African American: 2.32%

Pahrump, NV is home to a population of 51.7k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2022, 7.74% of Pahrump, NV residents were born outside of the country (4k people). In 2022, there were 10.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (36.8k people) in Pahrump, NV than any other race or ethnicity.

Since Pahrump is in a desert with scarce water supplies, the use of xeric and native plants is required.

Is Pahrump tap water safe to drink? ›

For the latest quarter assessed by the U.S. EPA (January 2021 - March 2021), tap water provided by this water utility was in compliance with federal health-based drinking water standards.

Since the elevation is higher, the weather in Pahrump is typically 3-5 degrees cooler than Las Vegas.

After many months of painstaking research and calculations, a date has been placed on when the Pahrump Valley's sole-source aquifer could reach critical management, with officials pegging the timeline at somewhere between the year 2055 and 2060.

The town of Pahrump was also recognized as Nevada's first Purple Heart town. County commissioners adopted a proclamation recognizing both town and county after Pahrump resident and Air Force Veteran Dr. Tom Waters presented the idea to Commissioner John Koenig, who supported the effort.

Climate and Average Weather Year Round in Pahrump, Nevada. Throughout the year, the temperature in Pahrump city varies between a low of 27°F and a high of 98°F. The city also experiences an annual precipitation of 15 inches and a snowfall of 27 inches.

The Nevada housing market is pretty competitive. The median home sales price in April 2024 has increased in the past 3 months to $451,400. That's up 8.7% and $36,100 higher than April 2023 of last year. That is higher than the national median home sales price of $425,050.

In all probability, the price tag of a new home can cost around $200 to $400 per square foot.

The general rule of thumb is that housing costs should be no more than 30% of your gross income. This includes rent or mortgage payments; homeowner association fees; and utilities like gas, electricity, water, and internet. The government defines “affordable housing” as costing no more than 30% of your income.