Cost of Living & Housing in Ely
Ely offers genuinely affordable housing and no state income tax, though its combined sales tax rate runs the highest among this dataset's six Tier C Nevada markets.
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Learn moreGenuinely affordable home values
Zillow's typical home value for Ely is $186,286, down 1.2% over the past year -- a genuinely affordable price point (base record). As with any small, rural market, month-to-month readings can shift based on which specific homes sell.
Low property tax, no income tax
Nevada's statewide average effective property tax rate is 0.50%, and no Ely-specific deviation was independently sourced (base record). Nevada levies no state individual income tax, and caps year-over-year property tax bill growth at 3% for an owner-occupied primary residence under state law.
White Pine County's 7.73% combined sales tax
Ely's combined sales tax rate is 7.73% -- Nevada's 4.6% state base plus White Pine County's 3.13% local add-on -- the highest combined county rate among this pass's six Tier C Nevada markets (base record).
A small, remote market means fewer local services
Ely's small population (roughly 3,888-3,946 as of 2026 estimates) and remote location mean genuinely limited local retail, healthcare, and service options compared to a larger city -- plan for regular trips to a bigger market for specialized needs.
Key takeaways
- Zillow's typical home value is a genuinely affordable $186,286, though down 1.2% year-over-year.
- No state income tax, plus a low, statewide-average 0.50% effective property tax rate.
- Combined sales tax runs 7.73% -- the highest among this pass's six Tier C Nevada markets.
- Ely's small size and remote location mean real, practical limits on local services -- plan for regular trips to a larger market.
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