Reno Overtakes Las Vegas as the Leading Choice for California Homebuyers
The City of Reno may not have the global recognition or glitzy image of Las Vegas, but Nevada’s second-largest metro area is quickly surpassing Sin City in its appeal to California homebuyers.
Situated more than 400 miles northwest of Las Vegas—and just across the California border—Reno has surged in popularity among Golden State buyers, driving increased demand and pushing local home prices higher.
According to the latest housing data analysis from Realtor.com, in 2025, nearly 43% of online listing views to Reno came from users in California metros, the highest share in the data’s history dating back to 2019.
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