The Town FilesTopaz Ranch Estates, Nevada
Community in Douglas County · population 1,630 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $289,300
- Household income
- $57,574
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 18 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 59.1
Topaz Ranch Estates is a community of 1,630 people in Douglas County, Nevada. The median home is worth $289,300, below the typical Nevada town ($361,550). It ranks quieter than 89% of Nevada towns, better for retirees than 73% of Nevada towns.
How Topaz Ranch Estates ranks
Percentile among Nevada towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Nevada towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Topaz Ranch Estates is worth $289,300, below the typical Nevada town ($361,550). Homes cost about 5.0 times the median household income of $57,574, which is more affordable than 47% of Nevada towns. Median rent is $1,427 a month. 85.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Topaz Ranch Estates | Typical Nevada town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $289,300 | $361,550 |
| Median rent | $1,427 | $1,386 |
| Median household income | $57,574 | $78,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.0× | 4.9× |
| Homeownership | 85.2% | 72.5% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1989 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.3% | — |
Who lives in Topaz Ranch Estates
| People | Topaz Ranch Estates | Typical Nevada town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59.1 | 44.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 35.0% | 21.7% |
| Under 18 | 13.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.5% | 19.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.7% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 15.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.8% | — |
| Work from home | 8.1% | 9.0% |
| Average commute | 41.4 min | 24.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.7% | 92.1% |
Weather in Topaz Ranch Estates
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 22.1°F. About 5.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 18.3 inches of snow (typical Nevada town: 16.7 in). Expect about 57 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 154 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Topaz Ranch Estates since 1950.
Severe weather in Douglas County since 1996
Douglas County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 20, 2025 | Fire | FM-5592: Conner Fire |
| July 16, 2024 | Fire | FM-5509: Spring Valley Fire |
| April 27, 2023 | Flood | DR-4708: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| July 22, 2021 | Fire | FM-5402: Tamarack Fire |
| June 9, 2021 | Fire | FM-5390: Jacks Valley Fire |
Jobs and pay in Douglas County
Douglas County had 20,644 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $69,271 a year. Unemployment was 4.5% in 2023; in Topaz Ranch Estates itself the ACS puts it at 6%.
Towns near Topaz Ranch Estates
- Smith Valley, NV8.0 mi · 1,710 people · home $756,000
- Carter Springs, NV11.5 mi · 585 people · home $384,600
- Ruhenstroth, NV14.6 mi · 1,239 people · home $670,200
- Walker, CA15.1 mi · 704 people · home $388,600
- Fish Springs, NV17.1 mi · 684 people · home $680,000
- Gardnerville Ranchos, NV17.4 mi · 11,318 people · home $486,000
- East Valley, NV17.6 mi · 1,558 people · home $874,300
- Gardnerville, NV18.9 mi · 6,211 people · home $487,300
Topaz Ranch Estates questions
Is Topaz Ranch Estates, Nevada a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Topaz Ranch Estates scores better for retirees than 73% of Nevada towns and quieter than 89%. 35.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 59.1).
How much does a house cost in Topaz Ranch Estates?
The median owner-occupied home in Topaz Ranch Estates is valued at $289,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,574, so homes cost about 5.0 times income. Median rent is $1,427 a month.
What is the weather like in Topaz Ranch Estates?
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 22.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 5.9 inches of precipitation a year and 18.3 inches of snow.
Does Topaz Ranch Estates get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Topaz Ranch Estates in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)