North Las Vegas

North Las Vegas, Nevada Overview

North Las Vegas scores 47.9/100 overall (C), ranking #9 of 20 cities in Nevada — above the state composite of 40.3. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 65/100, while Education lags at 25/100.

Income & Employment in North Las Vegas

The median household income in North Las Vegas is $78,949, 12% above the statewide median of $70,448. The local unemployment rate of 6.2% is higher than the state’s 5.5%. Population grew 2.6% recently.

Safety in North Las Vegas

North Las Vegas reports 455.7 violent crimes per 100,000, roughly in line with the statewide rate of 431 per 100,000. The property crime rate is 2367.3 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in North Las Vegas

North 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 $372,300. Median monthly rent is $1,605. Renters spend 24.4% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in North Las Vegas

The adult obesity rate in North Las Vegas is 33.8% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 12.2%. Residents report an average of 20.7 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Nevada ranks #38 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in North Las Vegas

North Las Vegas has a high school graduation rate of 83.1%. With a student-teacher ratio of 32.4:1, class sizes tend to be larger than the national median. Per-pupil spending of $8,743 falls below the national median. The city has 11 public schools serving 10,151 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in North Las Vegas

North Las Vegas enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 63.7°F. Summers average 79.9°F. Winters average 48.6°F. Annual precipitation is 25.7 inches.

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