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Is Summerlin South a Good Place to Live? Summerlin South, Nevada: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Summerlin South ranks #332 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #66 of 208 small cities and #1 of 20 in Nevada. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low poverty (4.8%, #21 of 208) and high household income ($117,035, #23 of 208), and trails on high rents ($2,509/mo, #203 of 208) and expensive homes ($672,400, #192 of 208).
Summerlin South by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Summerlin South's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Summerlin South: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Summerlin South safe?
What is the cost of living in Summerlin South?
Summerlin South'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 $2,509/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $672,400.
| Measure | Summerlin South | NevadaNV | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 100.2#663 of 1,308 | 100 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $672,400#1133 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $2,509/mo#1246 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 5.7x#982 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 25.7%#1065 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 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.
Is Summerlin South safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Summerlin South alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Summerlin South crime rate or rank it on safety. Nevada as a whole records 379 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Summerlin South?
The median household in Summerlin South earns $117,035, 41% above the US figure of $83,163 and 44% above Nevada ($81,134). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Summerlin South | NevadaNV | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $117,035#179 of 1,312 | $81,134 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 4.8%#95 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Nevada is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Summerlin South?
The median resident of Summerlin South is 47.1 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 52.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #220 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 70% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Summerlin South | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 47.1 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 52.6%#220 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 70% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Summerlin South's schools and health?
We have too few school records for Summerlin South to describe its public schools. 26.1% of adults are obese and 10.9% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Summerlin South | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 26.1%#184 of 1,311 | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 10.9%#595 of 1,311 | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 15.1%#276 of 1,311 | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 7.3%#289 of 1,311 | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
What are the commute and weather like in Summerlin South?
The average commute in Summerlin South is 23.4 minutes (Nevada 25.7); 0.3% of workers take transit and 20% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Summerlin South scores 10.1 of 20 (below average walkable), #684 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 81.8°F and winters 43.3°F, with 9.9 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Summerlin South | NevadaNV | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 23.4 min#634 of 1,312 | 25.7 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 3.2%#228 of 1,312 | 5.9% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 67.8% | 70% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0% | 0.3% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 20% | 11.3% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 10.1#684 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 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 | 53.1 | 32.2 | 1.4 |
| Feb | 56.4 | 34.8 | 2 |
| Mar | 64 | 40.8 | 1.4 |
| Apr | 70.3 | 46.9 | 0.6 |
| May | 79.6 | 55.8 | 0.2 |
| Jun | 90.4 | 66.5 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 95.4 | 72.6 | 0.8 |
| Aug | 94.3 | 71.9 | 0.4 |
| Sep | 87.4 | 61.9 | 0.6 |
| Oct | 75.2 | 49.8 | 0.7 |
| Nov | 61.6 | 38 | 0.7 |
| Dec | 51.9 | 31.5 | 1.1 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Red Rock Canyon - Spg Mt Rch S.
| Measure | Summerlin South | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 61.8°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 81.8°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 43.3°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 9.9 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Red Rock Canyon - Spg Mt Rch S.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Summerlin South?
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 | Summerlin South | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 41 | 61#1011 of 1,138 | 41 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 26#1005 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| 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 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 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 Summerlin South compare with similar-size cities?
Summerlin South is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #66 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 31,354.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerlin South, NVPop. 31,354 | #332 | 61.3 | $117,035 | $2,509/mo | no data | 23.4 min |
| Bangor, MEPop. 31,938 | #698 | 55.0 | $59,942 | $1,055/mo | 242 | 16.6 min |
| Naugatuck, CTPop. 31,800 | #223 | 63.9 | $96,324 | $1,369/mo | 56 | 33.3 min |
| Juneau, AKPop. 31,794 | #237 | 63.5 | $101,661 | $1,444/mo | 487 | 15.1 min |
| Bella Vista, ARPop. 31,697 | #156 | 66.0 | $88,055 | $1,395/mo | 167 | 27.9 min |
| Shawnee, OKPop. 31,671 | #1044 | 49.1 | $55,815 | $936/mo | 483 | 20.2 min |
| Alamogordo, NMPop. 31,307 | #1028 | 49.6 | $55,952 | $902/mo | 433 | 17.9 min |
| Northport, ALPop. 31,218 | #576 | 57.0 | $80,913 | $982/mo | 387 | 21.7 min |
| Hopkinsville, KYPop. 30,906 | #1174 | 45.9 | $49,139 | $902/mo | 300 | 21.3 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 Summerlin South compare with the rest of Nevada?
Summerlin South ranks #1 of the 20 Nevada cities we track, with a score of 61.3 against Nevada's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 44% above the Nevada median.
| 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 Summerlin South's score calculated?
Summerlin South scores 61.3 out of 100, #332 of 1,312 (grade B+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 7 of 11 categories with local data; safety, education, growth, and outdoor access are 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, some inputs missing · 24% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Summerlin South. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 52.9.
71.3 - HealthCity data · 19% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Summerlin South. Similar-size median 52.2.
69.9 - AffordabilityCity data · 16% of score
Summerlin South's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
38.8 - Household financesCity data · 13% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Summerlin South. Similar-size median 46.7.
82.3 - TransportationCity data · 11% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Summerlin South. Similar-size median 47.3.
55.6 - WalkabilityCity data · 11% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Summerlin South's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
47.9 - EnvironmentCounty data · 6% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 54.8.
45.4 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Summerlin South alone.
— - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for Summerlin South.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Summerlin South.
— - 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: Summerlin South's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Summerlin South 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 Summerlin South
Is Summerlin South, NV a good place to live?
Summerlin South ranks #332 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #66 of 208 small cities and #1 of 20 in Nevada. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low poverty (4.8%, #21 of 208) and high household income ($117,035, #23 of 208), and trails on high rents ($2,509/mo, #203 of 208) and expensive homes ($672,400, #192 of 208).
What is the cost of living in Summerlin South?
Summerlin South'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 $2,509/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $672,400.
Is Summerlin South safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Summerlin South alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Summerlin South crime rate or rank it on safety. Nevada as a whole records 379 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Summerlin South?
The median household in Summerlin South earns $117,035, 41% above the US figure of $83,163 and 44% above Nevada ($81,134). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Summerlin South?
Median rent in Summerlin South is $2,509/mo (Census), #1246 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 25.7% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Summerlin South?
The Census median value of owner-occupied homes in Summerlin South is $672,400, #1133 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest).
How are the public schools in Summerlin South?
We have too few school records for Summerlin South to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in Summerlin South?
The average commute is 23.4 minutes, #634 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 25.7 minutes across Nevada. 3.2% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Summerlin South?
Summerlin South averages 61.8°F over the year, 81.8°F in summer and 43.3°F in winter, with 9.9 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Summerlin South walkable?
Summerlin South scores 10.1 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #684 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 Summerlin South 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 Summerlin South?
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 Summerlin South?
Summerlin South has 31,354 residents. The median resident of Summerlin South is 47.1 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 52.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #220 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 70% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Summerlin South compare with the rest of Nevada?
Summerlin South ranks #1 of the 20 Nevada cities we track, with a score of 61.3 against Nevada's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 44% above the Nevada median.
What cities are similar in size to Summerlin South?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Summerlin South's population of 31,354 are Bangor, ME (#698 overall), Naugatuck, CT (#223 overall), Juneau, AK (#237 overall), Bella Vista, AR (#156 overall), and Shawnee, OK (#1044 overall). Summerlin South is #332.