Washoe County, NV Housing Market Brief
county · NV · as of May 2026
What is Washoe County, 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 Washoe County, NV in its market cycle?
Washoe County, 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.
Washoe County, NV housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $600K | ▲ +8.1% |
| Median Days on Market | 39 days | ▼ -7.1% |
| Months of Supply | 2.8 | ▼ -20% |
| Homes for Sale | 1,627 | ▼ -20.1% |
| Homes Sold | 588 | ▲ +2.4% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $335 | ▲ +4.5% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.1% | ▲ +0.9% |
How has Washoe County, NV’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Washoe County, NV a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Washoe County, NV is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 47 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Washoe County, NV?
The median sale price in Washoe County, NV is $600K, having risen 8.1% over the past year.
How affordable is Washoe County, NV?
Washoe County, NV scores 4 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Washoe County, NV's Alpha Score?
Washoe County, NV's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (70/100) and its weakest is Affordability (4/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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