Cost of homeownership in Nevada
State averages from Census ACS, energy costs from DOE EIA, and appreciation from FHFA. County-level detail is below.
Home price trend
FHFA House Price Index, quarterly.
Most expensive counties
- 1.Douglas County$529,600
- 2.Washoe County$460,000
- 3.Carson City$390,800
- 4.Clark County$368,800
- 5.Lyon County$314,200
- 6.Storey County$297,800
- 7.Elko County$274,200
- 8.Churchill County$255,200
- 9.Humboldt County$242,200
- 10.Nye County$235,500
Most affordable counties
- 1.Eureka County9.0%
- 2.Esmeralda County9.0%
- 3.Lander County12.1%
- 4.White Pine County13.1%
- 5.Pershing County13.7%
- 6.Lincoln County13.7%
- 7.Elko County15.1%
- 8.Storey County15.6%
- 9.Nye County15.8%
- 10.Churchill County15.9%
DOE EIA residential average.
Residential baseline.
IRS SOI, state-level avg.
All counties in Nevada
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to own a home in Nevada?
Based on Census ACS, the state average home value in Nevada is $266,259, with median annual property tax around $1,388. Your actual cost depends on county and property.
What is the property tax in Nevada?
Property tax rates vary by county. Nevada's state average sits at roughly $1,388 per year on a median home. See county-level pages for local rates.
How fast are home prices appreciating in Nevada?
FHFA House Price Index data shows Nevada appreciating 0.2% over the last year and 40.3% over the last five years.
Is homeownership high in Nevada?
Nevada's homeownership rate is 70.9% (Census ACS). The share of owner-occupied units varies widely across counties.