Moving to NAS Fallon
Housing, neighborhoods, schools, and 2026 BAH for families PCSing to Fallon, Nevada.
Also known as: Fallon, TOPGUN
Naval Air Station Fallon, in the high desert of northern Nevada, is home to the Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center, including the school known as TOPGUN. Families PCSing here settle in the small town of Fallon near the gate or commute from Fernley, in a remote, affordable desert market with no state income tax.
Last updated: 2026-07-19
On-base vs off-base housing
On-base housing serves families given the remote location, with the usual waitlists. Off-base, the town of Fallon wraps around the base with the most inventory and shortest commute, while Fernley to the west offers newer homes for those willing to commute. Prices are low and Nevada has no state income tax, so buying with a VA loan is common, though the area is isolated.
Where military families live near NAS Fallon
Families PCSing to NAS Fallon most often settle in Fallon, Fernley, Fallon. The table below shows typical rents, home prices, and drive time to the gate for each.
| Area | 3-bed rent | Home prices | To gate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fallon | $1,150-$1,600 | $280k-$390k | 5-15 min | Small town at the base; most inventory and shortest commute. |
| Fernley | $1,300-$1,800 | $340k-$460k | 30-40 min | Newer homes about 30 minutes west toward Reno. |
| Fallon (outskirts) | $1,200-$1,700 | $300k-$420k | 10-20 min | Rural properties with larger lots around the town. |
2026 BAH near NAS Fallon
Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) at NAS Fallon is set by the NV211 (Fallon NAS, NV) military housing area. Rates below are monthly, by pay grade, for 2026.
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-5 | $1,596 | $1,455 |
| E-7 | $1,980 | $1,587 |
| O-3 | $2,319 | $1,785 |
Source: DoD/DTMO 2026 BAH rate table (travel.dod.mil), effective January 1, 2026.
Schools near NAS Fallon
| School | Level | District | Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill County High School | High | Churchill County School District | Fallon |
| Churchill County Middle School | Middle | Churchill County School District | Fallon |
| Numa Elementary | Elementary | Churchill County School District | Fallon |
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What is it like being stationed at NAS Fallon?
It is remote high desert. Fallon is a small town about an hour east of Reno, so most families live right there for the short commute, with Fernley an option toward Reno. The area is quiet and affordable with no Nevada state income tax, and the wide-open desert offers a distinctly different pace from a coastal Navy base.
Where do families live near NAS Fallon?
The town of Fallon, wrapped around the base, has the most inventory and the shortest commute, making it the default. Fernley, about 30 minutes west toward Reno, offers newer homes for families willing to commute. Prices are moderate and Nevada has no state income tax, so buying is common.
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