Neighborhoods
On-Base Housing
Military Housing$1,100 to $1,500/mo
Lincoln Military Housing manages on-base units; popular due to limited off-base options in Fallon.
Downtown Fallon
Small Town$900 to $1,200/mo
Small Nevada agricultural town with affordable rentals and a friendly local community.
Rural Churchill County
Rural$800 to $1,100/mo
Acreage properties and ranch homes for those wanting space; very affordable by Nevada standards.
Fernley
Suburban$1,200 to $1,600/mo
Growing community 30 miles west toward Reno with newer housing and more amenities.
Schools
Churchill County School District
Grades K-12
Small district serving the Fallon area; Churchill County High School is the main secondary option.
Oasis Academy
Grades K-12
Highly rated charter school in Fallon that is popular with military families and consistently outperforms district averages.
Edward C. Reed High School (Reno)
Grades 9-12
Option for families willing to live in Fernley or commute toward Reno for better high school options.
Housing Intel
On-Post Housing
On-base housing is the preferred option for most families given the limited off-base inventory in a small rural town.
Off-Post Rental Market
Fallon is very affordable but options are limited. Families willing to commute from Fernley have more choices.
Commute
NAS Fallon is just north of Fallon town center. Most on-base and Fallon housing is within 10 minutes. Fernley commuters face a 30 to 40 minute drive.
Installation Highlights
- Home of NAWSC, the Navy and Marine Corps premier combat air warfare training center (Top Gun)
- Vast unrestricted Nevada airspace used for realistic combat training exercises
- No state income tax in Nevada provides financial benefit
- Reno is under 60 miles west with casinos, restaurants, and Tahoe access
- Fallon is surrounded by Nevada desert scenery and outdoor recreation