Clark County RMLS Data



  • RMLS average home sale prices in Clark County are near the 2007 peak. 
  • Home Sales were extraordinarily high.  Only 2004 and 2005 saw more home sales.
  • RMLS reports 8,391 homes were sold in Clark County in 2015. 
    • 2015 Sales recorded were 3rd highest on record
    • 88% increase from 2008 bottom.
    • 17% Lower than 2005 Peak



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