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Retirement community in Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada

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Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada Retirement Guide

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Retirement Score

Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada at a Glance

Median Home Price
$441,600
State Income Tax
No state income tax; Social Security and pension income fully exempt.
Avg January Low
21.2°F
Cost of Living Index
96.3 (US avg = 100)
RetireCityIQ Score
46 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
96.3 (U.S. avg = 100)Low confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$76,917High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Gardnerville Ranchos's cost of living is 3.700000000000003% below the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$441,600High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$1,219High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
74.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Gardnerville Ranchos using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$957

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$1,075

Median home price used: $441,600

Median rent reference: $1,219 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
Care Access (Proxy)
0 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
35.4 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Gardnerville Ranchos scores 0 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
100 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026
Tax Details
No state income tax; Social Security and pension income fully exempt.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026

Nevada has a tax environment that is highly favorable for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
92.4°FMedium confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Avg January Low
21.2°FMedium confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Annual Precipitation
19.4"Medium confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Sunny Days / Year
339 daysMedium confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026

With 339 sunny days a year and an average January low of 21.2°F, Gardnerville Ranchos offers a traditional winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
81.3 / 100Low confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
6.5 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
0 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
12,057High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Age
46.7High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Age 65+
25.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Veterans
12.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
84.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Black
0.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Hispanic/Latino
15.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Asian
0.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Gardnerville Ranchos

What is the cost of living in Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada for retirees?▾

The cost-of-living index is 96, roughly 4% below the national average of 100. Median home price is around $441,600.

Does Nevada tax Social Security or retirement income?▾

For Nevada residents: No state income tax; Social Security and pension income fully exempt.

What is the climate like in Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada?▾

Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada has January average low around 21°F, July average high around 92°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada?▾

Gardnerville Ranchos scores 0/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a limited score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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