Carson City, Nevada Housing Market
In Carson City, Nevada, the median home value is $453,000, with a median monthly rent of $1,248. This places Carson City at #187 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #3 within Nevada.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,287
- Establishments: 2,014
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 322
- Multi-family: 251
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 26,513 (avg $81,681)
- Outflow: 24,712 (avg $81,077)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Carson City · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 89701 | 318.4 | -0.63% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Carson City | Nevada Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $453,000 | $306,635 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,248 | $1,169 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 62.3% | 73.0% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 30.2 | 21.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Carson City is 47.7% above the Nevada state average and 98.9% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,248/month is 6.8% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 30.2, Carson City is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Carson City has an owner-occupancy rate of 62.3%, compared to 73.0% in Nevada and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | Arizona | $452,800 | $1,708 |
| Carver County | Minnesota | $453,600 | $1,514 |
| Polk County | Oregon | $454,700 | $1,299 |
| Cumberland County | Maine | $451,200 | $1,589 |
| Bristol County | Massachusetts | $451,200 | $1,245 |
Other Counties in Nevada
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark County | $431,000 | $1,626 | 57.8% |
| Storey County | $426,400 | $1,153 | 96.1% |
| Washoe County | $539,900 | $1,608 | 59.9% |
| Lyon County | $366,100 | $1,326 | 76.7% |
| Churchill County | $329,900 | $1,319 | 69.9% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).