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Fernley, NV

Founded 1904Lyon CountyElev. 1,268 m
Population
23,631
Median home
$352,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
7
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Fernley

With about 23,631 residents, Fernley is one of Nevada's notable places. Fernley was founded in 1904 and sits in Lyon County. The median age is 35.8 and the median household income is $87,991. Homes carry a median value of $352,600, and about 71% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (68.8%). Around 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 29 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
23,631
Median age
35.8
Median household income
$87,991
Per-capita income
$37,170
Poverty rate
11.3%
High-school grad or higher
90.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
Unemployment
4.4%
Avg. commute
28.6 min
Work from home
5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White68.8%
Hispanic or Latino19.1%
Black1.3%
Asian1.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts24.7%
Production, transportation & material moving21.7%
Sales & office20.9%
Service20.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance12.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$352,600
Median gross rent
$1,463/mo
Owner-occupied
71.2%
Median year built
2001
Households
8,570
Avg. household size
2.76

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Fernley has 7 public schools — 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading55%
Math32%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Fernley High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Fernley Intermediate SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
Silverland Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Cottonwood Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4
East Valley Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4
Fernley Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4
Lyon County Adult EducationGrades 14–14

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Fernley vs Nevada and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Fernley.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Lyon County
Winter weatherRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
WildfireRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Low
Ice stormRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Fernley is in Lyon County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Fernley was founded in 1904 and sits in Lyon County. Elevation ~1,268 m.

Map of Fernley
Fernley, NV
Where Fernley is
Las VegasHendersonNorth Las VegasRenoSparksCarsonFernley
Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Fernley Community ChurchFernley and Lassen Railway Depot
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Nearby cities
Fallon (23 mi)Sparks (28 mi)Reno (35 mi)Carson (41 mi)Yerington (42 mi)Lovelock (57 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Fernley, NV (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Fernley, Nevada.

Robert Eugene Leeper, 61
Fernley · Lyon County · 89408
AKA Robert E Leeper

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Fernley — frequently asked

What is the population of Fernley, Nevada?
Fernley has a population of about 23,631, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Fernley?
The median home value in Fernley is $352,600, and the median gross rent is $1,463/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Fernley face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Lyon County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, drought, earthquake.
How many schools are in Fernley?
Fernley has 7 public schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Fernley?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Fernley. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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