Market Intelligence Report — NV-180

Carson City, NV

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-NV-09
As of the latest 2026 data
Accelerated

Median Listing

$568K
+3.2% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.76
+18.3% YoY

Active Inventory

111
-7.5% YoY

Median DOM

53 Days
-13.5% YoY

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The Carson City market is currently categorized as Accelerated, with a pending ratio of 0.76 indicating strong demand absorption. Despite a month-over-month decline, the median listing price shows a positive year-over-year growth of 3.2%, reaching $567,682. Active listings have contracted by 7.5% year-over-year, contributing to the competitive environment.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.

Job Market

3.5%-0.7 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Sep 2026

Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Population & Migration

58,571+0.5% YoY

Resident population · Jan 2025

Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.

U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Future Housing Supply

17-7.3% YoY

Building permits (private housing units) · Sep 2026

Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.

U.S. Census Bureau building permits via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Market Analysis

What's moving the Carson City market right now.

Inventory dynamics reveal a contraction in active listings by 7.5% year-over-year, even as new listings increased by 19.1% over the past year. Demand continues to outpace new supply, evidenced by a pending ratio of 0.76, representing an 18.3% year-over-year increase. Median listing prices have experienced a 3.2% year-over-year appreciation, despite a modest month-over-month decrease of 1.6%.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$568K-1.6% MoM

Active Inventory

111-7.5% YoY

Days on Market

53-13.5% YoY

Sold Score™

76+18.3% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

76
Oct 23Sep 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Oct 23Sep 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Oct 23May 24Dec 24Jul 25Feb 26Sep 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

The current market pace is accelerated, driven by an elevated pending ratio of 0.76, which suggests robust demand relative to available supply. Inventory pressure remains notable with active listings contracting year-over-year. This environment necessitates prompt action from buyers and supports price discipline from sellers.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price of $766,567, reflecting a 4.2% year-over-year decline, contrasts with a positive year-over-year growth in median $/sqft of 0.6%. The spread between the average and median listing prices, coupled with the decline in average price, suggests potential softness in the higher price tiers.

Supply Dynamics

111 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 50 per month.

Pricing Pressure
23.2%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -6.1% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +0.6% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.76

Pending-to-active ratio — Accelerated.

Recommended For This Market

Accelerated

Selling in Carson City, NV? Homes here are taking 8 days less to sell than last year.

Demand in Carson City, NV is outpacing supply. Well-prepared listings are still clearing quickly — pricing to the current pace matters more than waiting.

Buyer Demand Index
76%
Median Days on Market
53 days
Inventory YoY
−8%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Carson City, NV
CBSA Code
16180
State
NV

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