Carson City, NV metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of May 2026
What is Carson City, NV metro area’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 metro area in its market cycle?
Carson City, NV metro area 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.
Carson City, NV metro area 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 metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carson City, NV metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Carson City, NV metro area is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 39 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 metro area?
The median sale price in Carson City, NV metro area is $480K, having fallen 10.3% over the past year.
How affordable is Carson City, NV metro area?
Carson City, NV metro area scores 6 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Carson City, NV metro area's Alpha Score?
Carson City, NV metro area's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (58/100) and its weakest is Affordability (6/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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