Churchill County

A Look at Life & Real Estate in Churchill County, NV

Churchill County is located in beautiful, remote Western rural Nevada. Churchill County is about an hour drive from the Reno/Sparks area. Aside from Fallon, which is the county seat, life in Churchill County is made up of multiple unincorporated areas, high desert, lakes and ponds, and farmland – most of which produces dairy, beef and produce. The total area of the county is 5024 mi.² Overall, the living expenses and real estate in Churchill County are delightfully affordable!

What’s Special About Life in Churchill County?

Life in Churchill County is perfect for laid-back individuals who appreciate the small-town vibe and remote living. The county’s population density averages at only five people per square mile!

Churchill County is very proud of its commitment to green energy, as it exports nearly 300 megawatts of clean, green energy.

Churchill County’s seat, Fallon, is home to the amazing Naval Air Station Fallon, which is the city’s largest employer. The Naval Air Station is a training airfield, and is the Navy’s leading air to air and air to ground training facility. The base is home to the Naval Fighter Weapons (TOPGUN), as well as the Navy SEAL Combat Search and Rescue training.

Life in Churchill County generally does not disappoint those interested in outdoor recreation, especially with its warm, sunny weather that remains for over 300 days out of the year. Sand Mountain Recreation Area offers an impressive 600-foot-high, 2-mile-long sand dune that beckons off-roading and ATV enthusiasts. Lahontan State Recreation Area, named after an ancient Pleistocene Lake that use to cover the area, is popular for camping, boating, waterskiing, horseback riding and fishing.

There are opportunities to experience the fascinating history of life in Churchill County by visiting Churchill County Museum, Lovelock Cave or Grimes Point Petroglyph Trail. At the latter site, one can witness drawings on rock that are up to 8000 years old!

Churchill County produces its famous Heart O’ Gold cantaloupes, which acquire their wonderful flavor due to the area’s higher altitude. Every summer, Fallon even hosts a fun Cantaloupe Festival!

Life in Churchill County is also welcoming to many interested in strengthening their education, as Western Nevada College has a campus in Fallon.

Additionally, Churchill County is great for those interested in new business ventures as it offers commercial properties and land at very reasonable prices.

Demographics & Real Estate in Churchill County

As of 2016, the population of Churchill County was about 25,499: 65% urban and 35% rural. The median age in the county is 39.3 years old, while the average household size is 2.0 people. As of 2017, the median income in Churchill County was estimated at $49,562. A majority of those who work in Churchill County have jobs based around agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting or mining. Some of the other industries of local employment are: scientific, administrative, professional, food service and recreation.

Real estate in Churchill County offers a median listing price of $269,450, and approximately 34% of those living in the county are renters. Listings in Churchill County are ideal for those seeking family homes, as the majority of owner-occupied homes have three to four bedrooms. Homes in Churchill County are still being constructed, and most listings in the area are from the 1990s or more recently. Homes for sale in Churchill County generally range from quaint family houses set in neighborhoods, to those built onto many acres, ideal for farmers and ranchers.

Contact us for all of your Churchill County Nevada real estate questions or to learn more about the area. We’re here to help. Call (775) 423-5400 or email.