From historical to contemporary, it's all here. Carson City offers a wide-ranging diversity of homes. More than half of the 22,500+ housing units are single-family homes, 60 percent of which are owner-occupied. Multi-family units account for 29 percent of the total, and manufactured housing makes up the remaining 14 percent. Generally, less than five percent of housing in Carson City is vacant. Almost 80 percent of the city's current housing units have been constructed since 1970.
The average sales price of new homes varies depending on location and style. Generally, you can expect to pay about $400,000 for a 2,000-square-foot home. Because of the lack of buildable land, higher-density homes, townhouses, and condos are just beginning to emerge. The city has senior citizen apartments available on a first-come, first-served basis, and there are several senior housing complexes including an over-55 single-family home community. While there are several apartment complexes, the vacancy rate is low and it may be easier to rent a home.