Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Battle Mountain

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Battle Mountain is $899 per month, and the median household income is $81,857 per year. About 27% of residents rent their homes, meaning affordable rental options serve a smaller but real share of the local population.

Safety

Violent crime data reported to the FBI for Battle Mountain is not available in our current data sources. For local public safety information, you can contact the Lander County Sheriff's Office or review reports on the FBI Crime Data Explorer directly.

Note that crime rates are never directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and population size.

Getting Around Battle Mountain

The assisted property in Battle Mountain has a Walk Score of 24 ("Car-Dependent") and a Bike Score of 49, according to Walk Score. No Transit Score is available, reflecting the limited public transportation typical of rural Nevada. Most errands and commutes will require a personal vehicle.

Schools

Battle Mountain is served by 3 schools across 1 district -- 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Living in Battle Mountain

The median household income in Battle Mountain is $81,857 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median rent is $899 per month, according to the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing in Battle Mountain can offer significantly lower monthly costs for households that qualify. Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are typically set as a percentage of area median income rather than market rates.

Environment

Of the 1 HUD-assisted property mapped for flood risk in Battle Mountain, 1 falls within a high-risk flood zone. Renters at that property may want to ask about flood insurance options before signing a lease.