Douglas County, Nevada Housing Market
In Douglas County, Nevada, the median home value is $615,400, with a median monthly rent of $1,593. This places Douglas County at #79 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #1 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: $1,459
- Establishments: 2,129
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 324
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 24,801 (avg $165,220)
- Outflow: 23,090 (avg $161,738)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 7 active ZIP codes in Douglas County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 89449 | 414.6 | +0.84% | 2025 |
| 2 | 89444 | 303.8 | +17.26% | 2025 |
| 3 | 89460 | 339.1 | +5.54% | 2025 |
| 4 | 89705 | 346.3 | +8.00% | 2025 |
| 5 | 89423 | 324.1 | +4.11% | 2025 |
| 6 | 89410 | 313.3 | +6.19% | 2025 |
| 7 | 89448 | 241.1 | +11.75% | 2021 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Douglas County | Nevada Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $615,400 | $306,635 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,593 | $1,169 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 78.8% | 73.0% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 32.2 | 21.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Douglas County is 100.7% above the Nevada state average and 170.3% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,593/month is 36.3% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 32.2, Douglas County 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.
Douglas County has an owner-occupancy rate of 78.8%, compared to 73.0% in Nevada and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver County | Colorado | $616,000 | $1,831 |
| Solano County | California | $617,700 | $2,163 |
| Essex County | Massachusetts | $619,100 | $1,756 |
| Clackamas County | Oregon | $611,000 | $1,758 |
| Yolo County | California | $620,700 | $1,857 |
Other Counties in Nevada
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washoe County | $539,900 | $1,608 | 59.9% |
| Carson City | $453,000 | $1,248 | 62.3% |
| Clark County | $431,000 | $1,626 | 57.8% |
| Storey County | $426,400 | $1,153 | 96.1% |
| Lyon County | $366,100 | $1,326 | 76.7% |
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).