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Boulder City, NV

Full City Profile · Nevada · Clark County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
14,888 Population 70/sq mi density
$69,145 Median Income $45,491 per capita
$424,200 Home Value $466,666 Zillow
$1,375 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
118 Violent Crime/100K 708 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$69,145 median income, 3.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$424,200 home value, $1,375/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
118 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Boulder City (7)

Big Bend of the Colorado State Park
State Park
1,966 acres. Restricted Access
Entrance: $0
Castle Mountains National Monument
National Monument
Castle Mountains represents some of the most unique elements of the Mojave Desert. Nestled between the Nevada state line and Mojave National Preserve, the nearly 21,000 acres of Castle Mountains boasts Joshua tree forests, unbroken natural landscapes, rare desert grasslands, and rich human history. ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Group Camping, RV Camping
Weather: Weather at Castle Mountains changes with the seasons. Freezing temperatures are expected in winter, with occasional snow. Spring brings mild warm days and cooler nights. With enough rain, wildflowers ...
Floyd Lamb State Park
State Park
938 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Experience outdoor thrills, striking landscapes, and brilliant blue waters. This year-round recreation area spreads across 1.5 million acres of mountains, canyons, valleys and two vast reservoirs. Visitors come here for scenic drives, biking, hiking, boating, fishing, camping, and much more.
Entrance: $25
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Biking, Road Biking, Boating, Motorized Boating, Sailing, Jet Skiing, Boat Tour, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Horse Camping (see also Horse...
Weather: Spring (April, May and June): Daytime highs 80 °F to 98 °F. Nighttime lows 50 °F to 66 °F Summer* (July, August and September): Daytime highs 89 °F to 103 °F (It can get up to 117 °F.) Fall (October, ...
Mojave National Preserve
National Preserve
Mojave preserves a diverse mosaic of ecological habitats and a 10,000 year history of human connection with the desert. Offering extensive opportunities to experience desert landscapes, the preserve promotes understanding and appreciation for the increasingly threatened resources of the Mojave Deser...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Auto and ATV, Auto Off-Roading, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Horse Camping (see also Horse/S...
Weather: Mojave Desert experiences change with the seasons. In winter, freezing temperatures and strong winds can be expected, with rain and snow in the mountains. With enough moisture, spring wildflowers may ...
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
Over the last ~570,000 years, water has transformed the Upper Las Vegas Valley. Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is an urban park that preserves the unique story of this ever-changing environment.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Food, Picnicking, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching
Weather: The Tule Springs Fossil Beds is located within the Mojave Desert, with summer temperatures often exceeding 110° F (43.3° C). There are no sources of water or shade at Tule Springs, so it is recommende...
Valley of Fire State Park
State Park
40,906 acres. Restricted Access
Entrance: $0