Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada Overview

Las Vegas scores 47.2/100 overall (C), ranking #10 of 20 cities in Nevada — above the state composite of 40.3. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 66/100, while Education lags at 34/100.

Income & Employment in Las Vegas

The median household income in Las Vegas is $73,784, 5% above the statewide median of $70,448. The local unemployment rate of 5.8% is higher than the state’s 5.5%. Population grew 1.8% recently.

Cost of Living in Las Vegas

Las Vegas has a cost of living index of 97.4 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $395,300. Median monthly rent is $1,456. Renters spend 23.7% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline. The price-to-income ratio of 5.4x suggests home buyers face a stretched market.

Health & Wellness in Las Vegas

The adult obesity rate in Las Vegas is 32.4% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 12.5%. Residents report an average of 19.5 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Nevada ranks #38 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Las Vegas

Las Vegas has a high school graduation rate of 83.1%. With a student-teacher ratio of 22.5:1, class sizes tend to be larger than the national median. Per-pupil spending is $11,090. The city has 291 public schools serving 251,769 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Las Vegas

Las Vegas enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 66.1°F. Summers average 80.2°F. Winters average 53°F. Annual precipitation is 28.4 inches.

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