Real Estate Investing in Yerington, Nevada (89447)

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Lyon County • Population: 8,410 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 89447 (Yerington, NV)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (45/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • High price-to-rent: Price-to-rent ratio 26.2 — hard to cash-flow at these prices.

• Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $319,363
Avg Monthly Rent $1,017
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $47,414
% Renters 29.9%

Market Analysis: 89447 Yerington

Looking more closely, ZIP 89447 has challenges — vacancy pressure, softer price growth, and tenant stability concerns sit alongside the $319K median. It rewards specialists, not generalists.

Distressed markets are won on execution, not on spreadsheets. ZIP 89447 sits at the profile where tenant screening, deferred maintenance, and local relationships determine the outcome.

Nearby ZIPs in Yerington have seen price recovery that 89447 has not matched. Lyon County data supports the view that the spread is structural rather than temporary.

Stepping back, 8,410 residents fill the ZIP, renter turnover runs higher than neighboring postal codes and delinquency risk is a real line item rather than a theoretical one.

The right play in 89447 usually involves deep tenant screening, aggressive delinquency response, and a conservative capex buffer. Anything less, and the discount can turn into a trap.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Yerington:

C Below Average
Buy Confidence Score: 53/100
Affordability
5/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
9/20
Timing
6/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 6.7× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+7.8%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,017/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
WARM
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
Bottom Line: This market may be challenging for buyers. Consider your timing and budget carefully.
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WARM MARKET
Fernley, NV Metro Area
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
0 days
Average time to sell
Very Fast
9.2%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Fernley, NV metro data
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Property Strategy for 89447

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
3BR
3.7% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
2BR
+5.7% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
4BR
$99,291/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $228,616 $1,130 3.6% +5.7% $114,308
3BR $311,387 $1,580 3.7% +5.1% $103,796
4BR $397,164 $1,890 3.4% +4.7% $99,291

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$338K$284K$230K$176K$122K$68KFeb 2009Nov 2017Jul 2026

📊 How Does 89447 Compare?

Metric 89447 Yerington Fernley, NV Nevada
Home Value $319,363 $319,363 N/A $444,019
5-Year CAGR 3.5% 3.5% N/A 6.8%
Avg Rent $1,017 $1,017 N/A -
Cap Rate 2.5% 2.5% - -
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Landlord Ground Truth

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
2.5%
Low
5yr Growth
+3.5%
Moderate

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Fernley, NV metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
36%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $319,363
Monthly Rent $1,017
Price-to-Rent 26.2:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 3.8%
Cap Rate 2.5%
5-Year IRR 6.0%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +7.8% ▲
3-Year CAGR +3.9% ▲
5-Year CAGR +3.5% ▲
10-Year CAGR +8.4% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.5%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.5%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
5.8%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+3.5%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 89447

Population: 8,410

💰 Median Household Income
$47,414
This area
$47,414
State
$77,928
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
29.9%
This area
29.9%
State
33.6%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
4.0%
This area
4.0%
State
-18.7%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
14.2%
This area
14.2%
State
1.9%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
52.2 years
This area
52.2 years
State
9.8 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
5.8%
This area
5.8%
State
18.7%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 74.1%
Other/Mixed 24.5%
Hispanic/Latino 14.3%
Black/African American 1.2%
Asian 0.3%
👶 Under 18
22.6%
This area
22.6%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
33.5%
This area
33.5%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
18.4%
This area
18.4%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 89447

B Avg School Grade
3 Schools
20.0:1 Avg Class Size
$13,300 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B Good

Yerington Intermediate School

📚 05 – 08 School
👥
400 Students
👨‍🏫
17.8:1 Class Size
💰
$13,300 Per Student
B Good

Yerington Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 04 Elementary
👥
466 Students
👨‍🏫
21.2:1 Class Size
💰
$13,300 Per Student
B Good

Yerington High School

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
408 Students
👨‍🏫
20.9:1 Class Size
💰
$13,300 Per Student
About Repit School Scores

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We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

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  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a house cost in Yerington, NV?

Expect median prices around $319K in Yerington, NV. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been predictable.

How strong is the working-renter base in Yerington, NV?

The tenant pool in Yerington, NV is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $1,017/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

Is NV a landlord-friendly state?

Rental owners in Yerington, NV deal with a landlord-friendly legal framework. Most standard eviction processes run on reasonable timelines.

Is Yerington, NV a smart market for rental property?

Yerington, NV scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $319K and rents near $1,017/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

Does house hacking make sense in Yerington, NV?

Yerington, NV is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $319K price point reasonable to enter.

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