Elko is a gold city in the Silver State. The American Cowboy Magazine calls it one of the 20 Best Places to Live in the West. In contrast to the glittering lights of Vegas, it is more like a rural oasis that attracts newcomers to the northeastern part of the state. Inspiring celebrated novels Strangers, Zach's Lie and The Motel Life it has become the Heart of Northeast Nevada.
Mainly because of the progress of gold mining activities in the city, today Elko is blessed with a remarkably robust economy. Keeping aside the boom and bust cycles, the city has maintained steady economic growth. Manufacturing, retail and transportation industries have offered due support. The abandoned gold mines encircling the city are a major source of attraction for the tourists. Gold mining has given most of Elko’s residents a means to earn their living. Not only deep in the mines but a lot of positions are vacant in above ground operations and in office management. The growth of tourism has created additional employment opportunities. The rest of the working population is engaged in ranching and agricultural activities. Great Basin College, Jerritt Canyon and Red Lion Inn & Casino are three of city’s biggest employers.
The last thing you want to miss in your new location is recreation. In Elko, you don’t have to. Elkoans love to be outdoors. The Humboldt National Forest being close, they have always their cross-country skis and hiking boots ready. A weekend afternoon is the gathering time for city’s golfers at the Ruby View Golf Course. For a retail therapy explore shops like J.M. Capriola Co and for culinary retreat eateries like La Fiesta and Star Hotel. Waiting for festivals and events? National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, Ruby Mountain Balloon Festival, Elko County Fair and others – check out which one is scheduled next. Northeastern Nevada Museum beautifully showcases state’s history and culture. There is the Elko Cinema 6 for die-heart cinema fans.
Choose an outstanding new home from NewHomeSource’s portal. The details of each property including information on their localities and builders are all available here. Our Custom & on Your Lot program is for those who already own a lot in the city and need to design a house on it.
