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…
Carson City is flat and overvalued — a stretch for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1977: $55,981 → 2026: $494,266 (8.8×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
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 →
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
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| Year | Median 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 |