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Is North Las Vegas a Good Place to Live? North Las Vegas, Nevada: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
North Las Vegas ranks #1042 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #37 of 53 big cities and #12 of 20 in Nevada. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+1.5%, #2 of 53), and trails on high unemployment (5.9%, #49 of 53) and long commutes (26.7 min, #42 of 53).
North Las Vegas by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with North Las Vegas's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in North Las Vegas?
North Las Vegas's cost of living index is 100.2, in line with the US level of 100 and #663 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,705/mo against $1,528/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $402,439, 9% below the typical Nevada home ($442,027).
| Measure | North Las Vegas | NevadaNV | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 100.9 · US 100 | 100.2#663 of 1,308 | 100 | 100.9 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $402,439 · US $368,697 | $402,439#636 of 1,187 | $442,027 | $402,439 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,742/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,889/mo#646 of 1,115 | — | $1,742/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $378,400 | $404,400#796 of 1,309 | — | $378,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,528/mo | $1,705/mo#880 of 1,309 | — | $1,528/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.7x | 5.1x#864 of 1,309 | — | 4.7x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 23.1% | 25.7%#1065 of 1,309 | — | 23.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 53 cities of 250,000 to 500,000 we track (median). Nevada is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
North Las Vegas housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. North Las Vegas is in the Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV metro.
Nevada housing market →Is North Las Vegas safe?
North Las Vegas recorded 362 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 10% above the US rate of 328 and 5% below Nevada's 379. That ranks #664 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #17 of 50 big cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by North Las Vegas Police Department. Property crime runs 1,626 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | North Las Vegas | NevadaNV | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 492 · US 328 | 362#664 of 1,085 | 379 | 492 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 2,282 · US 1,548 | 1,626#534 of 1,085 | 1,996 | 2,282 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 53 cities of 250,000 to 500,000 we track (median). Nevada is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in North Las Vegas?
The median household in North Las Vegas earns $79,542, 4% below the US figure of $83,163 and 2% below Nevada ($81,134). Unemployment is 5.9% (US 4.3%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 1.5% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | North Las Vegas | NevadaNV | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $78,050 · US $83,163 | $79,542#624 of 1,312 | $81,134 | $78,050 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.1% · US 4.3% | 5.9%#975 of 1,058 | 5.3% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 14.8% | 12.1%#656 of 1,312 | — | 14.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | +1.5%#153 of 1,132 | +0.9% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 53 cities of 250,000 to 500,000 we track (median). Nevada is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in North Las Vegas?
The median resident of North Las Vegas is 34.2 years old, against 35.3 in similar-size cities. 18.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1193 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 63.6% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | North Las Vegas | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 35.3 | 34.2 | 35.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 39.5% | 18.9%#1193 of 1,312 | 39.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 52.9% | 63.6% | 52.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 53 cities of 250,000 to 500,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are North Las Vegas's schools and health?
North Las Vegas's 8 public schools graduate 83.1% of students in four years (Nevada 81.7%), with 28.6 students per teacher and $8,441 spent per pupil. 33.8% of adults are obese and 12.2% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 33.8% and 11.8%.
| Measure | North Las Vegas | NevadaNV | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 84.7% | 83.1%#773 of 1,063 | 81.7% | 84.7% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 15.9 | 28.6#1183 of 1,188 | — | 15.9 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $14,888 | $8,441#1186 of 1,188 | — | $14,888 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 33.8% | 33.8%#685 of 1,311 | — | 33.8% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.8% | 12.2%#822 of 1,311 | — | 11.8% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.4% | 20.7%#1228 of 1,311 | — | 17.4% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 19.6%#1211 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 53 cities of 250,000 to 500,000 we track (median). Nevada is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 7,316 students are enrolled in North Las Vegas's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in North Las Vegas?
The average commute in North Las Vegas is 26.7 minutes (Nevada 25.7); 1.7% of workers take transit and 8.1% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index North Las Vegas scores 12 of 20 (above average walkable), #476 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 90°F and winters 50.3°F, with 4.3 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | North Las Vegas | NevadaNV | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 23 min | 26.7 min#908 of 1,312 | 25.7 min | 23 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 4.3%#446 of 1,312 | 5.9% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 67.4% | 74% | 70% | 67.4% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 1.4% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.9% | 1% | 1.8% | 1.9% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 14.3% | 8.1% | 11.3% | 14.3% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 12.6 | 12#476 of 1,312 | — | 12.6 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 53 cities of 250,000 to 500,000 we track (median). Nevada is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60.9 | 38 | 0.6 |
| Feb | 65 | 41.4 | 0.8 |
| Mar | 73.1 | 48.7 | 0.5 |
| Apr | 80.3 | 54.6 | 0.2 |
| May | 89.4 | 63.9 | 0.2 |
| Jun | 100.6 | 72.8 | 0 |
| Jul | 105.7 | 79.3 | 0.3 |
| Aug | 104.1 | 77.6 | 0.3 |
| Sep | 96.8 | 69.5 | 0.3 |
| Oct | 84 | 57.3 | 0.4 |
| Nov | 69.8 | 44.6 | 0.3 |
| Dec | 59.3 | 37.1 | 0.5 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at N Las Vegas.
| Measure | North Las Vegas | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 61.2°F | 69.8°F | 61.2°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.8°F | 90°F | 76.8°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.8°F | 50.3°F | 43.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 33.3 in | 4.3 in | 33.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 53 cities of 250,000 to 500,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at N Las Vegas.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in North Las Vegas?
Clark County's air had a median air quality index of 61, and 31% of measured days were rated good; 26 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Clark County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, wildfire, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.12% of building value, lower than 73% of US counties.
| Measure | North Las Vegas | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 48 | 61#1011 of 1,138 | 48 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4 | 26#1005 of 1,138 | 4 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.12%#386 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 53 cities of 250,000 to 500,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Clark County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Clark County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.02% | 85% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0052% | 78% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.081% | 49% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does North Las Vegas compare with similar-size cities?
North Las Vegas is one of 53 cities of 250,000 to 500,000 we track and ranks #37 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 278,595.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Las Vegas, NVPop. 278,595 | #1042 | 49.1 | $79,542 | $1,705/mo | 362 | 26.7 min |
| Anchorage, AKPop. 288,976 | #888 | 51.9 | $103,284 | $1,489/mo | 1,027 | 18.8 min |
| St. Louis, MOPop. 288,512 | #1200 | 45.0 | $56,160 | $997/mo | 1,230 | 22.1 min |
| Chandler, AZPop. 280,136 | #344 | 61.0 | $108,095 | $1,902/mo | 124 | 23.9 min |
| Madison, WIPop. 278,001 | #161 | 65.7 | $78,050 | $1,413/mo | 214 | 19.4 min |
| Buffalo, NYPop. 276,854 | #1052 | 48.8 | $50,041 | $1,046/mo | 729 | 19.9 min |
| Chula Vista, CAPop. 276,375 | #718 | 54.7 | $108,032 | $2,229/mo | 365 | 28.6 min |
| Fort Wayne, INPop. 268,589 | #596 | 56.7 | $61,422 | $999/mo | 275 | 21.5 min |
| Toledo, OHPop. 267,463 | #1240 | 42.9 | $49,724 | $901/mo | 872 | 19.8 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does North Las Vegas compare with the rest of Nevada?
North Las Vegas ranks #12 of the 20 Nevada cities we track, with a score of 49.1 against Nevada's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 2% below the Nevada median. Violent crime is 5% below the statewide rate. Homes are 9% below the typical Nevada home.
| City | Rank in NV | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerlin South, NVPop. 31,354 | #1 | 61.3 | $117,035 | $2,509/mo | no data |
| Spanish Springs, NVPop. 17,980 | #2 | 59.3 | $127,658 | $1,963/mo | no data |
| Enterprise, NVPop. 240,464 | #3 | 56.4 | $98,462 | $1,934/mo | no data |
| Henderson, NVPop. 332,141 | #4 | 55.3 | $90,138 | $1,824/mo | 225 |
| Carson City, NVPop. 58,384 | #5 | 55.3 | $72,355 | $1,248/mo | 358 |
| Sparks, NVPop. 110,024 | #6 | 54.3 | $89,056 | $1,716/mo | 365 |
| Mesquite, NVPop. 22,059 | #7 | 54.3 | $75,227 | $1,181/mo | 119 |
| Reno, NVPop. 273,212 | #8 | 52.2 | $80,760 | $1,556/mo | 551 |
| Dayton, NVPop. 15,781 | #9 | 52.0 | $102,819 | $1,521/mo | no data |
| Spring Valley, NVPop. 219,187 | #10 | 50.7 | $74,511 | $1,743/mo | no data |
| Fernley, NVPop. 24,225 | #11 | 50.6 | $89,517 | $1,570/mo | no data |
| North Las Vegas, NVPop. 278,595 | #12 | 49.1 | $79,542 | $1,705/mo | 362 |
| Elko, NVPop. 20,696 | #13 | 48.8 | $79,036 | $1,267/mo | 378 |
| Las Vegas, NVPop. 660,400 | #14 | 47.2 | $73,877 | $1,563/mo | county/metro |
| Paradise, NVPop. 185,913 | #15 | 44.7 | $59,190 | $1,372/mo | no data |
| Sun Valley, NVPop. 22,228 | #16 | 44.5 | $77,446 | $1,214/mo | no data |
| Whitney, NVPop. 47,221 | #17 | 43.9 | $67,155 | $1,574/mo | no data |
| Sunrise Manor, NVPop. 200,218 | #18 | 40.0 | $58,421 | $1,397/mo | no data |
| Winchester, NVPop. 37,081 | #19 | 39.0 | $50,120 | $1,220/mo | no data |
| Pahrump, NVPop. 47,347 | #20 | 38.9 | $62,109 | $1,304/mo | no data |
All 20 Nevada cities we track, by overall score. Nevada statewide: median income $81,134, violent crime 379.2 per 100,000.
How is North Las Vegas's score calculated?
North Las Vegas scores 49.1 out of 100, #1042 of 1,312 (grade C, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Nevada's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in North Las Vegas. Similar-size median 53.8.
43.5 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by North Las Vegas's police agency. Similar-size median 60.5.
72.1 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in North Las Vegas. Similar-size median 54.8.
45.8 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in North Las Vegas's public schools. Similar-size median 52.2.
24.5 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
North Las Vegas's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 62.2.
59.9 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in North Las Vegas. Similar-size median 47.2.
52.5 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in North Las Vegas. Similar-size median 42.4.
49.5 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in North Las Vegas. Similar-size median 53.7.
42.8 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across North Las Vegas's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 61.1.
57.9 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 48.1.
45.4 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: North Las Vegas's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 53 cities of 250,000 to 500,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories North Las Vegas has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in North Las Vegas
Is North Las Vegas, NV a good place to live?
North Las Vegas ranks #1042 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #37 of 53 big cities and #12 of 20 in Nevada. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+1.5%, #2 of 53), and trails on high unemployment (5.9%, #49 of 53) and long commutes (26.7 min, #42 of 53).
What is the cost of living in North Las Vegas?
North Las Vegas's cost of living index is 100.2, in line with the US level of 100 and #663 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,705/mo against $1,528/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $402,439, 9% below the typical Nevada home ($442,027).
What is the crime rate in North Las Vegas?
North Las Vegas recorded 362 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 10% above the US rate of 328 and 5% below Nevada's 379. That ranks #664 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #17 of 50 big cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by North Las Vegas Police Department. Property crime runs 1,626 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in North Las Vegas?
The median household in North Las Vegas earns $79,542, 4% below the US figure of $83,163 and 2% below Nevada ($81,134). Unemployment is 5.9% (US 4.3%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 1.5% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in North Las Vegas?
Median rent in North Las Vegas is $1,705/mo (Census), #880 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,889/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 25.7% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in North Las Vegas?
The typical home value in North Las Vegas is $402,439, down 1.5% in a year, against $442,027 for Nevada and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $404,400.
How are the public schools in North Las Vegas?
North Las Vegas's 8 public schools graduate 83.1% of students in four years (Nevada 81.7%), with 28.6 students per teacher and $8,441 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in North Las Vegas?
The average commute is 26.7 minutes, #908 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 25.7 minutes across Nevada. 4.3% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in North Las Vegas?
North Las Vegas averages 69.8°F over the year, 90°F in summer and 50.3°F in winter, with 4.3 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is North Las Vegas walkable?
North Las Vegas scores 12 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #476 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is North Las Vegas at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Clark County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, wildfire, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.12% of building value, lower than 73% of US counties.
How is the air quality in North Las Vegas?
Clark County's air had a median air quality index of 61, and 31% of measured days were rated good; 26 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in North Las Vegas?
North Las Vegas has 278,595 residents. The median resident of North Las Vegas is 34.2 years old, against 35.3 in similar-size cities. 18.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1193 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 63.6% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does North Las Vegas compare with the rest of Nevada?
North Las Vegas ranks #12 of the 20 Nevada cities we track, with a score of 49.1 against Nevada's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 2% below the Nevada median. Violent crime is 5% below the statewide rate. Homes are 9% below the typical Nevada home.
What cities are similar in size to North Las Vegas?
The tracked cities in other states closest to North Las Vegas's population of 278,595 are Anchorage, AK (#888 overall), St. Louis, MO (#1200 overall), Chandler, AZ (#344 overall), Madison, WI (#161 overall), and Buffalo, NY (#1052 overall). North Las Vegas is #1042.