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Carson City, NV home prices

Carson City, NV: the typical home is worth $494,266 as of 2026-05, up +0.2% over the past year and +245.4% since 2000. Listings run about $305/sq ft…

Data as of · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

Carson City is flat and overvalued — a stretch for what people here earn.

Momentum+0.2%Flat
Valuation+53%High bubble risk
Affordability5/10Stretched
Market39 daysBalanced

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1977: $55,981 → 2026: $494,266 (8.8×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$494,2662026-05
1-year+0.2%
5-year+17.6%
10-year+99.1%
Since 2000+245.4%
Population58k2024
Median income$72,8232023 · 6.8× income
Median rent$1,792/mo2026 · 4.4% gross yield
New homes/yr2642024
Price / sq ft$305listings
Days on market392026-06
Active listings1122026-06
Price cuts12%of listings

Market read

At $494,266, homes in Carson City sit 35% above the Nevada median ($366,923) and 111% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #3 of 16 Nevada counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+0.2% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 39 days on the market, with 12% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 6.8× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~53% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$2,440/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,792/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

Douglas County, NV ($701,853) · Storey County, NV ($474,650) · Lyon County, NV ($417,949) · Alpine County, CA ($518,114) · El Dorado County, CA ($661,086) · Sierra County, CA ($332,604)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Carson City, NV?
The typical home in Carson City is worth $494,266 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Carson City rising or falling?
Prices are up +0.2% over the past year and +245.4% since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Carson City affordable?
At 6.8× the local median income of $72,823, Carson City is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Carson City?
Median rent is $1,792/mo — a gross rental yield of 4.4% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Carson City?
Homes here take a median of 39 days to sell, with 12% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$143,098
2001$150,901
2002$160,496
2003$172,893
2004$197,370
2005$270,311
2006$317,832
2007$319,145
2008$279,719
2009$215,223
2010$179,219
2011$160,777
2012$146,915
2013$157,133
2014$185,601
2015$201,670
2016$236,314
2017$266,483
2018$295,414
2019$325,113
2020$345,480
2021$384,278
2022$458,979
2023$458,169
2024$474,228
2025$490,356
2026$494,717