The story of this market
The typical home in White Pine County, Nevada sells for about $188,748, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.22%), a market in balance. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. Over the long run, values in this county have grown 326% since 2000. The biggest natural hazard here is winter weather, which FEMA rates very high. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,190 a month.
HUD sets the fair market rent for a 2-bedroom at $1,190 a month. FEMA's National Risk Index rates overall hazard risk here as Relatively High.
Price climate
Every year of price change, 2000–2025
+2.9%
2025
Each stripe is one year's median price change across the area's census tracts (FHFA repeat-sales index). Deep blue is a strong gain year, red a falling year. Best: 2022 (+27.3%). Worst: 2000 (-23%). Hover to read a year.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
-0.3%
NV · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Rent benchmark
Fair market rent by size
$1,571
3-bed / month
HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal 2027, for this county. A typical rent for a modest unit, used to set housing-voucher payments.
Neighborhood price trend
Long-run price trend, 2000–2025
+2.9%
2025 change
FHFA repeat-sales index, median of 2 census tracts in this county (2000 = 100). Bars are each year's median change.
Natural hazard exposure
The area's risk shape
58
Relatively High
FEMA National Risk Index. Each spoke is a hazard ranked nationally, where 100 is the most exposed. Expected annual loss: $5,526,674.
Mortgage activity
Home lending in this county
76.8%
2018 approval rate
| Year | Applications | Loans made | Approval | Investor share | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 323 | 157 | 76.8% | 1.3% | $125,000 |
CFPB Home Mortgage Disclosure Act records: every mortgage application reported by lenders for homes in this county. Approval rate is approved ÷ decided (withdrawn and incomplete files excluded). Investor share and home value are the median census tract.
White Pine County, Nevada
The White Pine County housing market remains stable with modest price adjustments reflecting broader economic trends. Demand is supported by a consistent local workforce in the mining and government sectors, though inventory remains limited. The market is characterized by high owner-occupancy and a relatively affordable price-to-income ratio.
No ARED distress-ledger coverage for this county yet — the foreclosure ingest rotates the national county directory, and filings appear here once the county's posted notices are read. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
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Median prices moved up 15.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 96 days on market with 1.9 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
1% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 8.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this county — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Deterministic aggregate of 4 researched ZIP reports of 5 — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
White Pine County, Nevada — researched county-level history with a deterministic 1 / 3 / 5-year projection
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
No researched properties in this county yet — the property base layer populates as property research runs, and each property feeds its ZIP's roll-up.
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| 89301 | Ely | $280,000 | $126 | +4.6% | 78 | 97.3% | 2.7% | 1 | 3 | $1,200 | researched Sep 25 |
| 89311 | Baker | $280,000 | $157 | +28% | 98 | 97.3% | — | — | 81 | $1,190 | researched Sep 25 |
| 89316 | Eureka | — | $165 | +2.4% | 112 | 96.5% | 12% | 7 | 14 | $950 | researched Sep 25 |
| 89318 | McGill | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | researched Sep 25 |
| 89319 | Ruth | $135,000 | $112 | -2.1% | 145 | 96.5% | — | 12 | 4 | $850 | researched Oct 7 |
Figures are each ZIP report's own latest research — the county roll-up aggregates them sales_count-weighted (population fallback); ZIPs cycle quarterly.
Crime rates in White Pine County remain relatively low compared to urban centers in Nevada, with property crime being the primary concern. Trends have remained stable in recent years, reflecting the rural nature of the region.
Schools in White Pine County are primarily served by the White Pine County School District, which provides education for a small, dispersed student population. Performance metrics are generally consistent with rural Nevada averages.
The county faces moderate wildfire risks due to its vast rangeland and mountainous terrain, necessitating ongoing fire management efforts. Flood risks are generally localized to specific valley floors and drainage areas.
Economic momentum is driven by the mining sector, particularly metal ore extraction, which serves as a primary employer. Infrastructure development is focused on maintaining connectivity across the county's expansive rural landscape.
Property taxes are assessed by the county based on the taxable value of land and improvements, with rates determined by local and state levies. Exemptions are available for veterans and certain agricultural properties as per Nevada state law.
The county offers extensive outdoor recreation, including Great Basin National Park, which features hiking, camping, and the Lehman Caves. Residents also utilize local reservoirs and mountain trails for seasonal activities.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and stable demand, primarily driven by the local workforce in mining and government sectors.
The economy is heavily anchored by metal ore mining, local government, and education services. These sectors provide the primary employment base for the county's residents.
Transportation is primarily facilitated by U.S. Route 6 and U.S. Route 50, which serve as the main corridors connecting the county to the rest of Nevada.
The county assessor's office manages property valuations based on state-mandated assessment cycles and market data.
The county is served by local hospital districts and the Great Basin College system, which provides higher education and vocational training.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the region's wildfire risk profile, with availability generally stable for standard residential properties.
- Nevada Northern Railway Museum4.727.6 mi
- White Pine Public Museum4.628.2 mi
- Pony Express Trail Marker4.320.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this county — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A major destination featuring the Lehman Caves and ancient bristlecone pine forests, offering significant tourism and recreational value.
An open-air museum showcasing the history and cultural heritage of the region's diverse immigrant populations.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts and Census Reporter.
applies when — Parcels owned by qualifying disabled veterans or their surviving spouses
Provides a partial exemption from property taxes based on the veteran's disability rating, which is applied to the assessed value of the property.
NRS 361.091.
applies when — Parcels located within a Common-Interest Community (HOA)
Sellers must provide a resale package to buyers. The association may place a lien on the property for unpaid assessments, which can lead to foreclosure. Sellers must obtain a 'statement of demand' for outstanding fees.
NRS Chapter 116; disclosure requirements updated periodically.
Allows for non-judicial foreclosure. The process requires a Notice of Default and Election to Sell, followed by a 3-month waiting period before a Notice of Sale can be issued. A Notice of Sale must be served at least 60 days before the trustee sale.
Governed by NRS Chapter 107.
Property tax is calculated using the formula: (Taxable Value * 0.35) * Tax Rate = Total Property Tax. Taxable value is determined by county assessors, and the assessment ratio is fixed at 35% of taxable value. Tax rates are set by local governments and overlapping special districts.
NRS Chapter 361; formula established in NRS 361.225 and NRS 361.227.
Governance registry — every jurisdiction re-researches on a rolling 90-day cycle. Property reports compose these inherited burdens into a per-parcel ledger with conditional determinations. Informational only — not legal advice.