Living in North Las Vegas, NV
Big city in Nevada
North Las Vegas is a big city in Nevada, home to about 271,000 people, with 2.2 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, there is some transit, though many people drive. Life moves at a moderate pace, and homes are mostly houses.
Is North Las Vegas a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Low taxes: no state income tax, 0.48% property tax
- Strong healthcare: 4 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Sunny: more sunshine and clearer skies than most places
- Easy flying: LAS is 11 mi away
👎 Cons
- Hot summers: highs around 104°F
- Fewer graduates: 18% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
- Smaller job market: about 2.2 million people live within 31 mi
- Fewer family amenities than most places
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Key facts
Living in North Las Vegas: common questions
What is the cost of living in North Las Vegas?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $381k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $2,410 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are close to the US average (index 100, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in North Las Vegas?
Nevada has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 0.48% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is North Las Vegas safe?
Violent crime is well above the national rate (2.3× in FBI 2019 data).
What is the weather like in North Las Vegas?
North Las Vegas has mild winters: winter days average around 62°F and summer days around 104°F.
Does North Las Vegas get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is low, mainly from heat waves, flooding and earthquakes: 1 federally declared disaster has hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 1.11 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to North Las Vegas?
The nearest major airport is LAS, about 11 mi away.
How North Las Vegas scores
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