In Carson City, Nevada, the median home price is $498,212, compared with the Nevada median of $452,103; median household income is $72,355; the population is 58,384; schools rate 6.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 333.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 20.5 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Carson City at a glance
Population
58,384
Median Household Income
$72,355
Typical Home Value
$498,212
School District Rating
6.3
Violent Crime Rate
333.8
Avg Commute Time
20.5
About Carson City
Carson City has a population of 58,384. The median home value is $498,212, 10% above the Nevada median. Median household income is $72,355 (8% below the Nevada median).
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Carson City
1 town, by population.
County rankings in Nevada
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- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Nevada
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Nevada
Carson City at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Carson City?
- Carson City has a population of 58,384 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Carson City?
- The median home value in Carson City is $498,212. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Carson City?
- Median household income in Carson City is $72,355 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Carson City in?
- Carson City is in Nevada.
- How many towns are in Carson City?
- Carson City contains 1 town or municipality. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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