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Is Spanish Springs a Good Place to Live? Spanish Springs, Nevada: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Spanish Springs ranks #438 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #72 of 234 towns and #2 of 20 in Nevada. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low poverty (2.9%, #12 of 234) and high household income ($127,658, #14 of 234), and trails on long commutes (33 min, #225 of 234) and high rents ($1,963/mo, #217 of 231).
Spanish Springs by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Spanish Springs's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Spanish Springs: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Spanish Springs safe?
What is the cost of living in Spanish Springs?
Spanish Springs's cost of living index is 101, 1% above the US level of 100 and #742 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,963/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $623,900.
| Measure | Spanish Springs | NevadaNV | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 94.3 · US 100 | 101#742 of 1,308 | 100 | 94.3 | 100 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $280,200 | $623,900#1094 of 1,309 | — | $280,200 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,138/mo | $1,963/mo#1078 of 1,309 | — | $1,138/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7x | 4.9x#823 of 1,309 | — | 3.7x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.3% | 18.5%#288 of 1,309 | — | 19.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Nevada is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Is Spanish Springs safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Spanish Springs alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Spanish Springs crime rate or rank it on safety. Nevada as a whole records 379 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Spanish Springs?
The median household in Spanish Springs earns $127,658, 54% above the US figure of $83,163 and 57% above Nevada ($81,134). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Spanish Springs | NevadaNV | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $73,239 · US $83,163 | $127,658#119 of 1,312 | $81,134 | $73,239 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.4% | 2.9%#14 of 1,312 | — | 11.4% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Nevada is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Spanish Springs?
The median resident of Spanish Springs is 45.8 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 30.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #787 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 91.9% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Spanish Springs | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 38.6 | 45.8 | 38.6 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 29.2% | 30.1%#787 of 1,312 | 29.2% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 65.1% | 91.9% | 65.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Spanish Springs's schools and health?
We have too few school records for Spanish Springs to describe its public schools. 27.5% of adults are obese and 9.3% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 34.5% and 10.7%.
| Measure | Spanish Springs | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 34.5% | 27.5%#244 of 1,311 | 34.5% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.7% | 9.3%#265 of 1,311 | 10.7% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.8% | 16.5%#522 of 1,311 | 16.8% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 8.6% | 7.5%#317 of 1,311 | 8.6% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
What are the commute and weather like in Spanish Springs?
The average commute in Spanish Springs is 33 minutes (Nevada 25.7); 0% of workers take transit and 10.3% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Spanish Springs scores 5.2 of 20 (least walkable), #1305 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 70.6°F and winters 35.1°F, with 9.2 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Spanish Springs | NevadaNV | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 20.4 min | 33 min#1225 of 1,312 | 25.7 min | 20.4 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.8% | 9.5%#1025 of 1,312 | 5.9% | 4.8% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75% | 79% | 70% | 75% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0% | 2.5% | 0.3% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 2% | 0.6% | 1.8% | 2% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 9.5% | 10.3% | 11.3% | 9.5% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 5.2#1305 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Nevada is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45.6 | 22.2 | 1.4 |
| Feb | 51.3 | 24.4 | 1.3 |
| Mar | 58.2 | 29.5 | 1.1 |
| Apr | 64.2 | 34.2 | 0.5 |
| May | 73.1 | 41.9 | 0.6 |
| Jun | 83.1 | 48.6 | 0.6 |
| Jul | 92.3 | 55.5 | 0.4 |
| Aug | 91 | 53.1 | 0.3 |
| Sep | 82.9 | 45 | 0.3 |
| Oct | 69.3 | 35.1 | 0.6 |
| Nov | 54.8 | 26.9 | 0.8 |
| Dec | 45 | 21.7 | 1.3 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Spanish Springs.
| Measure | Spanish Springs | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 52.1°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 69.6°F | 70.6°F | 69.6°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 26.8°F | 35.1°F | 26.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.5 in | 9.2 in | 36.5 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Spanish Springs.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Spanish Springs?
Washoe County's air had a median air quality index of 50, and 50% of measured days were rated good; 2 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Washoe County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, wildfire, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.24% of building value, higher than 81% of US counties.
| Measure | Spanish Springs | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 38 | 50#854 of 1,138 | 38 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 2#481 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.24%#1019 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Washoe County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Washoe County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.1% | 97% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.025% | 91% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.08% | 48% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Spanish Springs compare with similar-size cities?
Spanish Springs is one of 234 places under 25,000 people we track and ranks #72 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 17,980.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Springs, NVPop. 17,980 | #438 | 59.3 | $127,658 | $1,963/mo | no data | 33 min |
| Ammon, IDPop. 19,064 | #868 | 52.2 | $86,121 | $1,372/mo | no data | 21.9 min |
| Badger, AKPop. 18,677 | #886 | 52.0 | $97,183 | $1,629/mo | no data | 22.5 min |
| Westerly, RIPop. 18,411 | #55 | 70.6 | $95,207 | $1,260/mo | 26 | 22.9 min |
| Fairmont, WVPop. 18,221 | #1080 | 48.4 | $63,032 | $916/mo | 395 | 22.8 min |
| Chaparral, NMPop. 18,186 | #1302 | 36.3 | $46,017 | $853/mo | no data | 29.9 min |
| Wahiawa, HIPop. 17,996 | #905 | 51.7 | $87,143 | $1,546/mo | no data | 31.7 min |
| Brunswick, MEPop. 17,652 | #88 | 68.8 | $70,722 | $1,465/mo | 48 | 22.8 min |
| Laconia, NHPop. 17,085 | #404 | 60.0 | $73,218 | $1,224/mo | 184 | 17 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Spanish Springs compare with the rest of Nevada?
Spanish Springs ranks #2 of the 20 Nevada cities we track, with a score of 59.3 against Nevada's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 57% above the Nevada median.
| City | Rank in NV | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerlin South, NVPop. 31,354 | #1 | 61.3 | $117,035 | $2,509/mo | no data |
| Spanish Springs, NVPop. 17,980 | #2 | 59.3 | $127,658 | $1,963/mo | no data |
| Enterprise, NVPop. 240,464 | #3 | 56.4 | $98,462 | $1,934/mo | no data |
| Henderson, NVPop. 332,141 | #4 | 55.3 | $90,138 | $1,824/mo | 225 |
| Carson City, NVPop. 58,384 | #5 | 55.3 | $72,355 | $1,248/mo | 358 |
| Sparks, NVPop. 110,024 | #6 | 54.3 | $89,056 | $1,716/mo | 365 |
| Mesquite, NVPop. 22,059 | #7 | 54.3 | $75,227 | $1,181/mo | 119 |
| Reno, NVPop. 273,212 | #8 | 52.2 | $80,760 | $1,556/mo | 551 |
| Dayton, NVPop. 15,781 | #9 | 52.0 | $102,819 | $1,521/mo | no data |
| Spring Valley, NVPop. 219,187 | #10 | 50.7 | $74,511 | $1,743/mo | no data |
| Fernley, NVPop. 24,225 | #11 | 50.6 | $89,517 | $1,570/mo | no data |
| North Las Vegas, NVPop. 278,595 | #12 | 49.1 | $79,542 | $1,705/mo | 362 |
| Elko, NVPop. 20,696 | #13 | 48.8 | $79,036 | $1,267/mo | 378 |
| Las Vegas, NVPop. 660,400 | #14 | 47.2 | $73,877 | $1,563/mo | county/metro |
| Paradise, NVPop. 185,913 | #15 | 44.7 | $59,190 | $1,372/mo | no data |
| Sun Valley, NVPop. 22,228 | #16 | 44.5 | $77,446 | $1,214/mo | no data |
| Whitney, NVPop. 47,221 | #17 | 43.9 | $67,155 | $1,574/mo | no data |
| Sunrise Manor, NVPop. 200,218 | #18 | 40.0 | $58,421 | $1,397/mo | no data |
| Winchester, NVPop. 37,081 | #19 | 39.0 | $50,120 | $1,220/mo | no data |
| Pahrump, NVPop. 47,347 | #20 | 38.9 | $62,109 | $1,304/mo | no data |
All 20 Nevada cities we track, by overall score. Nevada statewide: median income $81,134, violent crime 379.2 per 100,000.
How is Spanish Springs's score calculated?
Spanish Springs scores 59.3 out of 100, #438 of 1,312 (grade B+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 7 of 11 categories with local data; safety, education, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Nevada's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 24% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Spanish Springs. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 41.9.
80.6 - HealthCity data · 19% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Spanish Springs. Similar-size median 56.5.
68.4 - AffordabilityCity data · 16% of score
Spanish Springs's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 74.8.
47.0 - Household financesCity data · 13% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Spanish Springs. Similar-size median 50.8.
90.3 - TransportationCity data · 11% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Spanish Springs. Similar-size median 48.3.
34.1 - WalkabilityCity data · 11% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Spanish Springs's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
22.1 - EnvironmentCounty data · 6% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 59.2.
29.6 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Spanish Springs alone.
— - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for Spanish Springs.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Spanish Springs.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Spanish Springs's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 234 places under 25,000 people we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Spanish Springs has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Spanish Springs
Is Spanish Springs, NV a good place to live?
Spanish Springs ranks #438 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #72 of 234 towns and #2 of 20 in Nevada. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low poverty (2.9%, #12 of 234) and high household income ($127,658, #14 of 234), and trails on long commutes (33 min, #225 of 234) and high rents ($1,963/mo, #217 of 231).
What is the cost of living in Spanish Springs?
Spanish Springs's cost of living index is 101, 1% above the US level of 100 and #742 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,963/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $623,900.
Is Spanish Springs safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Spanish Springs alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Spanish Springs crime rate or rank it on safety. Nevada as a whole records 379 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Spanish Springs?
The median household in Spanish Springs earns $127,658, 54% above the US figure of $83,163 and 57% above Nevada ($81,134). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Spanish Springs?
Median rent in Spanish Springs is $1,963/mo (Census), #1078 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 18.5% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Spanish Springs?
The Census median value of owner-occupied homes in Spanish Springs is $623,900, #1094 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest).
How are the public schools in Spanish Springs?
We have too few school records for Spanish Springs to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in Spanish Springs?
The average commute is 33 minutes, #1225 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 25.7 minutes across Nevada. 9.5% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Spanish Springs?
Spanish Springs averages 52.1°F over the year, 70.6°F in summer and 35.1°F in winter, with 9.2 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Spanish Springs walkable?
Spanish Springs scores 5.2 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (least walkable), #1305 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Spanish Springs at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Washoe County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, wildfire, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.24% of building value, higher than 81% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Spanish Springs?
Washoe County's air had a median air quality index of 50, and 50% of measured days were rated good; 2 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Spanish Springs?
Spanish Springs has 17,980 residents. The median resident of Spanish Springs is 45.8 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 30.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #787 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 91.9% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Spanish Springs compare with the rest of Nevada?
Spanish Springs ranks #2 of the 20 Nevada cities we track, with a score of 59.3 against Nevada's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 57% above the Nevada median.
What cities are similar in size to Spanish Springs?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Spanish Springs's population of 17,980 are Ammon, ID (#868 overall), Badger, AK (#886 overall), Westerly, RI (#55 overall), Fairmont, WV (#1080 overall), and Chaparral, NM (#1302 overall). Spanish Springs is #438.