Best Job Markets in Nevada
Cities ranked by lowest unemployment rate · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the best job markets in Nevada based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest unemployment rate from lowest to highest. Amargosa Valley leads the ranking with a value of 0.3% and a population of 1,408.
The top three cities are Amargosa Valley (0.3%), Ruhenstroth (0.4%), and Johnson Lane (0.7%). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national best job markets ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Nevada.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Amargosa Valley | 0.3% | 1,408 |
| #2 | Ruhenstroth | 0.4% | 1,605 |
| #3 | Johnson Lane | 0.7% | 6,405 |
| #4 | Owyhee | 0.9% | 760 |
| #5 | Kingsbury | 1.0% | 2,165 |
| #6 | Smith Valley | 1.3% | 1,618 |
| #7 | Washoe Valley | 1.4% | 3,404 |
| #8 | Fish Springs | 1.7% | 622 |
| #9 | Minden | 1.8% | 3,309 |
| #10 | Carlin | 2.5% | 2,164 |
| #11 | Topaz Lake | 2.5% | 306 |
| #12 | Wells | 2.5% | 1,184 |
| #13 | West Wendover | 2.6% | 4,507 |
| #14 | Moapa Town | 2.7% | 967 |
| #15 | Sutcliffe | 2.7% | 366 |
| #16 | Mogul | 2.8% | 1,068 |
| #17 | Stateline | 2.8% | 653 |
| #18 | Cold Springs | 2.9% | 11,223 |
| #19 | Gardnerville | 2.9% | 5,811 |
| #20 | Indian Hills | 2.9% | 5,772 |
| #21 | Yerington | 3.1% | 3,139 |
| #22 | Summerlin South | 3.2% | 30,075 |
| #23 | Lemmon Valley | 3.3% | 4,385 |
| #24 | Spring Creek | 3.3% | 14,967 |
| #25 | Round Hill Village | 3.4% | 1,069 |
| #26 | Spanish Springs | 3.4% | 17,512 |
| #27 | Hawthorne | 3.7% | 2,876 |
| #28 | Carter Springs | 3.8% | 456 |
| #29 | Gardnerville Ranchos | 3.8% | 12,185 |
| #30 | Verdi | 3.8% | 1,046 |
| #31 | Incline Village | 4.0% | 9,152 |
| #32 | Carson City, Nevada | 4.1% | 58,364 |
| #33 | Elko | 4.4% | 20,624 |
| #34 | Fernley | 4.4% | 23,631 |
| #35 | Genoa | 4.7% | 1,231 |
| #36 | Fallon | 4.8% | 9,371 |
| #37 | Moapa Valley | 4.8% | 6,699 |
| #38 | Winnemucca | 4.8% | 8,391 |
| #39 | Reno | 5.0% | 268,959 |
| #40 | Ely | 5.3% | 3,941 |
| #41 | McGill | 5.5% | 1,043 |
| #42 | Sparks | 5.7% | 109,106 |
| #43 | Mesquite | 5.9% | 21,314 |
| #44 | Zephyr Cove | 6.0% | 574 |
| #45 | Enterprise | 6.1% | 232,043 |
| #46 | Sun Valley | 6.2% | 22,697 |
| #47 | Boulder City | 6.6% | 14,888 |
| #48 | Henderson | 6.7% | 324,523 |
| #49 | Goldfield | 6.9% | 231 |
| #50 | Pioche | 7.0% | 1,213 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the best job markets in Nevada?
Amargosa Valley ranks #1 for best job markets in Nevada with a value of 0.3% and a population of 1,408.
How many cities are ranked for best job markets in Nevada?
There are 50 cities ranked for best job markets in Nevada. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Nevada compare to other states for best job markets?
You can compare Nevada's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national best job markets page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.