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NV area data

Carson city, NV

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Carson city.

Population: 49,285 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Carson city, NV is $594,731 — up 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $613,861 after a median 61 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,294/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winterweather, earthquake, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 0.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$594,731

Median home value

+0.6%

1-year change

61

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$594,731
1-year appreciation
+0.6%
3-year appreciation
+8.9%
5-year appreciation
+13.5%
10-year appreciation
+98.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$599,163
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (+0.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$613,861
Median list price
$655,007
Median price per sqft
$321
1-year sale-price change
+11.1%
Median days on market
61 days
Homes sold (recent period)
35
For-sale inventory
195
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
34
1-year forecast
0.0%
Days to pending
26 days
New listings (monthly)
74

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,294/mo
1-year rent change
+3.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,051/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,314/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,606/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,087/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,409/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
CARSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
Carson High School, Al Seeliger Elementary, Fremont Elementary, Eagle Valley Middle School, Empire Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, earthquake, wildfire, inlandFlooding, lightning, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 98% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
38.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Carson River Mercury Site (10.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.7°F
Average high
65.7°F
Average low
49.7°F
Annual precipitation
29.0 in
Annual snowfall
45.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
240
Days with Moderate air quality
122
Highest AQI recorded (year)
95

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,683
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,312

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
116
Nearest airport
Bailey Ranch Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Carson Airport (CSN) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
87
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+135 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
16.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,523
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
80.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
22,268
Average weekly wage
$1,160
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
141

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Carson cityState medianUS median
Median home value$594,731$407,467$289,727
Median sale price$613,861$405,000$325,000
Median days on market61 days63 days51 days
Typical rent$2,294/mo$1,790/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,523$1,566$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Carson city, NV?
$594,731.
What is the median sale price in Carson city, NV?
$613,861.
How long do homes take to sell in Carson city, NV?
Median days on market: 61 days.
What is typical rent in Carson city, NV?
Typical rent: $2,294/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Carson city, NV?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, earthquake, wildfire, inlandFlooding, lightning, drought.
Is Carson city, NV in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Carson city, NV?
Risk to homes is higher than 98% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Carson city, NV?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Carson city, NV?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Carson city, NV?
10 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Carson city, NV walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Carson city, NV?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Carson city, NV?
Regional Price Parity: 100.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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