The Town FilesCarson City, Nevada
Town in Carson City · population 58,639 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $453,000
- Household income
- $72,355
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 42.4
Carson City is a town of 58,639 people in Carson City, Nevada. The median home is worth $453,000, above the typical Nevada town ($361,550). It ranks more of a college town than 92% of Nevada towns, more vibrant than 85% of Nevada towns, more walkable than 84% of Nevada towns.
How Carson City ranks
Percentile among Nevada towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Nevada towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Carson City is worth $453,000, above the typical Nevada town ($361,550). Homes cost about 6.3 times the median household income of $72,355, which is more affordable than 19% of Nevada towns. Median rent is $1,248 a month. 62.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Carson City | Typical Nevada town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $453,000 | $361,550 |
| Median rent | $1,248 | $1,386 |
| Median household income | $72,355 | $78,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.3× | 4.9× |
| Homeownership | 62.3% | 72.5% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1989 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Carson City
| People | Carson City | Typical Nevada town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.4 | 44.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.2% | 21.7% |
| Under 18 | 19.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.7% | 19.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.3% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 8.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.5% | — |
| Work from home | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| Average commute | 20.5 min | 24.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.5% | 92.1% |
Weather in Carson City
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 24.1°F. About 9.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 14.0 inches of snow (typical Nevada town: 16.7 in). Expect about 40 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 146 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Carson City since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Nevada town. The strongest, an F0, struck on April 27, 2005 about 4.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 27, 2005.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on July 19, 2014.
Severe weather in Carson City since 1996
Carson City has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4523: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3443: Covid-19 |
| March 27, 2017 | Severe Storm | DR-4307: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| February 17, 2017 | Severe Storm | DR-4303: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| June 27, 2006 | Fire | FM-2650: Linehan Fire Complex |
Jobs and pay in Carson City
Carson City had 31,895 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $69,100 a year. Unemployment was 4.5% in 2023; in Carson City itself the ACS puts it at 5.5%.
Public schools in Carson City
14 public schools with 7,852 students, about 17.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson High School | 9-12 | 2,275 | 22.1 |
| Carson Middle School | 6-8 | 844 | 18.0 |
| Eagle Valley Middle School | 6-8 | 803 | 17.1 |
| Fremont Elementary | PK-5 | 546 | 15.2 |
| Bordewich/Bray Elementary | PK-5 | 528 | 16.0 |
| Al Seeliger Elementary | PK-5 | 525 | 17.5 |
| Mark Twain Elementary | PK-5 | 500 | 14.7 |
| Edith W. Fritsch Elementary | PK-5 | 492 | 16.4 |
| Empire Elementary | PK-5 | 434 | 15.0 |
| Jacks Valley Elementary School | PK-5 | 330 | 15.0 |
| Carson Montessori (charter) | K-6 | 297 | 19.8 |
| Pioneer Academy | 6-12 | 195 | 27.9 |
Towns near Carson City
- Indian Hills, NV5.0 mi · 5,962 people · home $483,800
- Johnson Lane, NV6.3 mi · 6,409 people · home $764,100
- Washoe Valley, NV9.7 mi · 3,074 people · home $609,700
- Minden, NV13.1 mi · 3,442 people · home $586,000
- Incline Village, NV13.2 mi · 9,462 people · home $1,454,600
- Dayton, NV13.6 mi · 15,153 people · home $433,200
- Gardnerville, NV14.8 mi · 6,211 people · home $487,300
- Kings Beach, CA16.0 mi · 3,563 people · home $772,100
Carson City questions
Is Carson City, Nevada a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Carson City scores better for retirees than 47% of Nevada towns and quieter than 19%. 21.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.4).
How much does a house cost in Carson City?
The median owner-occupied home in Carson City is valued at $453,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,355, so homes cost about 6.3 times income. Median rent is $1,248 a month.
What is the weather like in Carson City?
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 24.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 9.3 inches of precipitation a year and 14.0 inches of snow.
Does Carson City get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Carson City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on April 27, 2005. The typical Nevada town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)