Land and home values in Washoe County, Nevada
Washoe County (metro core, Reno, NV) covers 6,316 square miles and 139 census tracts. Residential land is about $13.30 per sq ft at the county median, from $7.32 in its most rural tracts to $25.50 in its most valuable. The typical home is worth about $552,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $2,080 a month, as of October 12, 2026.
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| Land: residential | $13.30 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $579,348 | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $144,837 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $1,200 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $552,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $447,000 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $698,000 | upper quartile |
| Build new | $177 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $1,660 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $2,080 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $2,840 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $3,290 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 4.5% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top tier | 14 | $22.30 | $1.1M | $2,580 |
| Upper | 33 | $14.70 | $703,000 | $2,560 |
| Mid | 47 | $13.40 | $507,000 | $2,000 |
| Entry | 36 | $10.00 | $373,000 | $1,760 |
| Rural | 9 | $18.30 | $672,000 | $1,870 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Cities and towns
Highest-value places
| Place | Type | Land $/sq ft | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe Incline Apartments | Subdivision | $113 | $1.27M |
| 999 Lakeshore | Subdivision | $107 | $1.74M |
| Southwood Glen Condominiums | Subdivision | $104 | $1.32M |
| Village Court Condominiums | Subdivision | $103 | $1.33M |
| Lakewood Square Condominiums | Subdivision | $100 | $1.33M |
| Woodlake Villas | Subdivision | $98.30 | $1.34M |
| Royal Pines Condominiums | Subdivision | $94.90 | $1.37M |
| Alpine Terrace | Subdivision | $84.00 | $1.52M |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in Washoe County, NV?
Residential land in Washoe County, NV is about $13.30 per square foot, or $579,348 an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $144,837. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
What is the typical home value in Washoe County, NV?
The typical (median) home in Washoe County, NV is worth about $552,000, with entry-level homes around $447,000 and upper-end homes around $698,000, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in Washoe County, NV?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $2,080 a month in Washoe County, NV, a 1-bedroom about $1,660 and a 3-bedroom about $2,840 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in Washoe County, NV?
Farmland averages about $1,200 an acre in Washoe County, NV (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.