Carson City, NV Housing Market
Warm MarketMetro-level monthly sale metrics for rental investors — prices, inventory, pace, and negotiation signals. Figures represent the Carson City, NV metro area.
Data period: May 2026
Market snapshot
- Median sale price
- $480K
- Median days on market
- 42 days
- Months of supply
- 2.8
- Active inventory
- 167
- Homes sold
- 60
- Sale-to-list ratio
- 99.6%
- Listings with price drop
- 21.0%
- Data month
- May 2026
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Rental Investor Snapshot
Labels below come from monthly sale-market indicators only. True cash flow requires local rent, taxes, insurance, vacancy, and expense assumptions — model those in the rental calculator, then sanity-check against sale-speed signals here.
- Market temperature
- Competitive
- Buyer leverage
- Medium
- Pricing signal vs. U.S. median
- Near U.S. median (price only)
- Investor fit (heuristic)
- Appreciation · Negotiation
Watch-outs
- Low inventory with tight supply often means more competition on offers.
Suggested next step: Run a rental property analysis with your own rent, financing, vacancy, and expense assumptions — then sanity-check against this market's sale-speed and negotiation signals.
Warm Market
The market is active with moderate buyer demand.
Carson City, NV market summary
The Carson City, NV metro area housing market is heating up. As of May 2026, the median home sale price is $480K, down 10.3% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 42 days on the market, 16.0% shorter than a year ago.
There are 167 homes for sale — 2.9% fewer than last year. With 2.8 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 97 new listings were added during this period, up 31.1% year-over-year.
Homes are selling for 99.6% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 31.7% of homes sell above their asking price. 21.0% of listings have had a price drop.
Market Opportunity Score
Based on current market conditions
57
Contributing Factors
How This Market Compares
vs. National Median
vs. Nevada Median
Investor takeaway
A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals.
Carson City, NV market trends
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Detailed market metrics
Median list price
$575K
Price per sq ft
$308
Sale-to-list ratio
99.6%
Months of supply
2.8
Sold above list
31.7%
Price drops
21.0%
New listings
97
↑ 31.1% YoY
Pending sales
90
Off market in 2 weeks
54.4%
Carson City, NV housing market FAQs
What is the median home price in Carson City, NV?
For the latest published month, the median sale price in Carson City, NV is $480K. Median means half of homes sold above that price and half below — it is a useful benchmark, not a rule for every listing.
Is Carson City, NV a buyer's or seller's market?
With about 2.8 months of supply, conditions often favor sellers (inventory is relatively tight versus sales pace). Buyers may need to move quickly and keep offers competitive.
How long do homes stay on the market in Carson City, NV?
For the latest published month, the median days on market in Carson City, NV is 42 days — half of homes went pending faster and half slower.
Is Carson City, NV good for rental property investors?
Sale-market stats show how competitive buying is (speed, negotiation, inventory). They do not prove rent performance. Carson City, NV can still work for rentals if the numbers work on a deal-by-deal basis — use local rent comps, financing, vacancy, and expenses in the rental property calculator.
How should investors analyze a rental property in Carson City, NV?
Start with purchase price, financing, rent, vacancy, operating expenses, and capital repairs. Stress-test rates and rent. Will It Flow’s rental property calculator is built to translate those inputs into cash flow, DSCR, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return for Carson City, NV deals.
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National context
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Housing market data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage. Not financial advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making investment decisions.