The best real estate markets in Nevada 2026 include Elko at 80, Carson City at 63, Fallon at 62, and Gardnerville Ranchos at 50. Las Vegas, the state's largest and most famous market, scores just 8 -- second-lowest in Nevada, behind only Winnemucca at 5. PropertyIQ scores for 8 Nevada metros, all data as of June 30, 2026.
PropertyIQ ranked the top real estate market in every state for Q2 2026. Rochester NY (Score 99), North Platte NE (Score 99), and Norwich CT (Score 98) lead a field where the Northeast and Upper Midwest dominate. See all 50 markets with context.
Phoenix vs Las Vegas real estate 2026: Phoenix scores 45 and Las Vegas scores 44 on PropertyIQ as of February 2026. Nearly identical scores, but completely different trajectories. Here is the full data-driven breakdown for investors and buyers choosing between these two Sun Belt metros.
Chicago (83), Cleveland (88), Minneapolis (78), and Kansas City (66) are all outscoring Phoenix (45), Las Vegas (44), and Austin (18) on the PropertyIQ index as of February 2026. Full data comparison.
Austin (18), Houston (32), Jacksonville (31), Las Vegas (44), Phoenix (45), and Tampa (47) — five major Sun Belt metros all scoring below 50 on the PropertyIQ index as of February 2026. Here is the data behind the decline.