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Smith Valley, Nevada houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Smith Valley, NV (Lyon County) — Census median home value $691,900, county listing prices up about 6.8% over the past year. Market data for Smith Valley houses and the broader area.
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Smith Valley, NV is in Lyon County, Nevada — this guide covers houses in Smith Valley and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 1,618, with a median household income of $48,194. Census data puts Smith Valley houses at a median value of $691,900 (all owner-occupied homes); Lyon County's current median listing price runs $485,339, up about 6.8% over the past year.
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Market overview
Smith Valley housing market
Smith Valley is in Lyon County, Nevada. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Smith Valley and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$691,900
Population (Census ACS)
1,618
Median household income
$48,194
County price trend (2025)
2.36% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Smith Valley market snapshot
Population
1,618
County
Lyon County
Median Household Income
$48,194
Median Home Value (city)
$691,900
Median Listing Price (Lyon County)
$485,339
Median Gross Rent
$-666,666,666/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+6.8%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Smith Valley's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $691,900. Separately, Lyon County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $485,339. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Lyon County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.36% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Smith Valley has an estimated population of 1,618 and a median household income of $48,194, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Smith Valley's Census-reported median home value works out to about 14.4x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly -16599577% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Lyon County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Smith Valley.
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Nearby communities include Yerington, Dayton, Silver City, Stagecoach, Silver Springs, Fernley.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Topaz Ranch Estates (~8.0 mi), Topaz Lake (~11.1 mi), Double Spring (~13.3 mi), Carter Springs (~15.6 mi), Ruhenstroth (~18.4 mi), Fish Springs (~19.1 mi), East Valley (~20.5 mi), Gardnerville Ranchos (~21.8 mi), Gardnerville (~22.4 mi), Minden (~24.7 mi), Johnson Lane (~26.9 mi), Genoa (~29.8 mi), Kingsbury (~31.1 mi), Indian Hills (~31.2 mi), Carson (~32.5 mi), Round Hill Village (~32.9 mi).
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Census & home facts
Smith Valley data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
1,618
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$691,900
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$48,194
County FHFA annual change (2025)
2.36%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$485,339
Census place type
CDP
County
Lyon County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
101.96 sq mi
Census GEOID
3268050
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Smith Valley
Schools
LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT — 20 schools, 9,085 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Lyon addresses may be served by LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Smith Valley FAQ
What are houses worth in Smith Valley, NV?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Smith Valley at $691,900. Lyon County's current median listing price runs $485,339, up about 6.8% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Smith Valley, NV?
For owner-occupied houses in Smith Valley, Census ACS data shows a median value of $691,900. Active listing prices in Lyon County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Smith Valley, NV?
Smith Valley houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Lyon County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Smith Valley, NV?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Smith Valley's population at approximately 1,618.
What's the median rent in Smith Valley, NV?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Smith Valley at approximately $-666,666,666 per month.
What is the median household income in Smith Valley, NV?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Smith Valley at approximately $48,194.
Is the Smith Valley housing market growing?
Lyon County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.36% annual change in 2025.
Is Smith Valley, NV affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Smith Valley's median home value at about 14.4 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly -16599577% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Smith Valley, NV?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT for many Smith Valley addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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