Northern Nevada Market

City Market Reports

Side-by-side snapshots of the cities I serve: Carson City, Reno, Sparks, Dayton, and the Carson Valley towns.

City Snapshots

Fall 2026 City Snapshots

A quick read on each city's median pricing, pace, and demand, so you can compare towns at a glance.

October 2026 Update

Latest published readings: Carson City's official Q2 2026 median was $550,000 and its August 2026 monthly median came in at $587,000, up 17.4% year over year. Reno's Washoe County median reached $595,000 in September 2026, up 9.7% year over year, and Reno-Sparks single-family homes were going under contract in 28 to 29 days in August. In the Carson Valley, Minden's first-half median sat near $699,450 while Gardnerville's July median was $610,000.

Carson City

The capital, close to Tahoe

Median sold · Q2 2026 Near $550,000 Active listings · Jul 2026 About 272 Days on market · Jul 2026 About 56

The official Q2 2026 median was $550,000, and the August 2026 monthly median came in at $587,000, up 17.4% year over year.

Reno

The region's hub

Median sold · Sep 2026 Near $595,000 Year over year Up 9.7% Days to contract · Aug 2026 About 29

Washoe County median, reported separately from Incline Village. The region's largest pool of tenants and buyers.

Sparks

Reno's working neighbor

Active listings · Sep 2026 283 Months of supply 2.3 Days to contract · Aug 2026 About 28

Single-family active listings are down 11.3% year over year; strong industrial employment nearby keeps demand steady.

Dayton

The value corridor

Median sold · Jul 2026 About $490,000 Days on market · Aug 2026 About 47

About 15 minutes from Carson City and 45 from Reno, with active new-home construction and Lyon County pricing well under the Washoe medians.

Figures reflect public market reports as of September 2026; verify current numbers with Dennis.

Source: Sierra Nevada REALTORS market reports and Northern Nevada Regional MLS data, fall 2026.

Read the Fine Print

How to Read These Numbers

Different reports measure different slices: single-family only or all homes, sold price or list price, a single month or a trailing quarter. That is why medians can vary between sources.

What matters is direction and your specific street, and that is where a local agent earns the fee.

Common Questions

City Market FAQ

Answers to the questions that come up most when comparing Northern Nevada cities.

Why do the numbers differ between reports?

Different reports measure different periods and property types, so medians can vary between sources. Dennis reconciles them against your specific home before you rely on any single figure.

Which city is most affordable?

Dayton and the value corridor generally lead on price among new builds.

Where is appreciation strongest right now?

Reno and the broader Washoe County market led public reports through the third quarter of 2026, up 9.7% year over year in September.

What does this mean for my street?

City medians are broad averages, and your block can move differently. Dennis pulls your specific street and comparable sales when you ask, at no charge.

Your City, Your Street

Curious Which City Fits Your List?

Tell Dennis what matters most, and he will match you to the city, neighborhood, and price point where you will be happiest.

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