Topaz Ranch Estates, NV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,646 332.4M (US)
Median Age
59.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,794 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
45 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$262,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$437 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,004 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
79.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Douglas County
2
Gardnerville Ranchos Urban Area
2
Nevada
6

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Douglas County
3
Gardnerville Ranchos Urban Area
3
Nevada
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 30 36
Feb 4 31 38
Mar 3 32 41
Apr 2 14 46
May 1 2 54
Jun 1 1 63
Jul 0 0 70
Aug 0 0 69
Sep 1 1 63
Oct 2 4 53
Nov 3 18 42
Dec 4 27 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 5%

Schools

Smith Valley Schools
10 miles, E 2.8 star
Jacobsen High (China Spring YC)
10 miles, NW 3.7 star
Coleville High
12 miles, SW 3.7 star
Antelope Elementary
12 miles, SW 3.2 star

Colleges

Lake Tahoe Community College
29 miles, NW 1.4 star
Western Nevada College
35 miles, N 1.4 star
Sierra Nevada College
42 miles, N 2.3 star
Carrington College-Reno
53 miles, N 1.4 star

Hospitals

Carson Valley Medical Center
17 miles, N 3.2 star
Barton Memorial Hospital
29 miles, NW 5 star

Airports

Reno-Tahoe International Airport
55 miles, N 2.3 star
Mammoth Yosemite Airport
85 miles, S 1 star
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
111 miles, W 1 star
Sacramento International Airport
113 miles, W 3.2 star