Carson City, NV Housing Market Brief
county · NV · as of May 2026
What is Carson City, NV’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Carson City, NV in its market cycle?
Carson City, NV is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Carson City, NV housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $480K | ▼ -10.3% |
| Median Days on Market | 42 days | ▼ -16% |
| Months of Supply | 2.8 | ▼ -12.5% |
| Homes for Sale | 167 | ▼ -2.9% |
| Homes Sold | 60 | ▲ +13.2% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $308 | ▼ -1.8% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.6% | ▲ +0.9% |
How has Carson City, NV’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carson City, NV a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Carson City, NV is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 40 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Carson City, NV?
The median sale price in Carson City, NV is $480K, having fallen 10.3% over the past year.
How affordable is Carson City, NV?
Carson City, NV scores 3 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Carson City, NV's Alpha Score?
Carson City, NV's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (68/100) and its weakest is Affordability (3/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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