Washoe County, NV Housing Market Brief
county · NV · score computed October 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.
Population band 5 of 5 (population 103,008–9,808,667) · comparable within its band
Where is Washoe County, NV in its market cycle?
Washoe County, NV is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Washoe County, NV?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Washoe County, NV housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $619K | ▲ +12.5% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 54 days | ▼ -12.9% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 3.3 | ▼ -8.3% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 1,775 | ▼ -11.8% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 545 | ▼ -2.7% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $333 | ▲ +5.4% | Redfin |
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?
In the scores computed October 2026, Washoe County, NV is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 39 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, 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 $619K, having risen 12.5% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Washoe County, NV?
Washoe County, 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 Washoe County, NV's Alpha Score?
Washoe County, NV's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (70/100) and its weakest is Affordability (3/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Washoe County, NV? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.