Nevada County, CA Housing Market Brief
county · CA · as of May 2026
What is Nevada County, CA’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 Nevada County, CA in its market cycle?
Nevada County, CA is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Nevada County, CA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $685K | ▲ +7.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 19 days | ▼ -29.6% |
| Months of Supply | 4.2 | ▼ -19.2% |
| Homes for Sale | 514 | ▼ -29.5% |
| Homes Sold | 123 | ▼ -12.8% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $346 | ▼ -2% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% | ▲ +1.3% |
How has Nevada County, CA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nevada County, CA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Nevada County, CA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 42 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Nevada County, CA?
The median sale price in Nevada County, CA is $685K, having risen 7.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Nevada County, CA?
Nevada County, CA scores 1 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Nevada County, CA's Alpha Score?
Nevada County, CA's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (58/100) and its weakest is Affordability (1/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Nevada County, CA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.