At a Glance
Median Income
$42,732
$25,402 per capita
Home Value
$143,900
Zillow: $230,621
Median Rent
$731/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
963/100K
3,360/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.7%
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
18.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Las Vegas Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Las Vegas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Las Vegas a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Las Vegas residents earn a median household income of $42,732 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,402. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,768 business establishments, including 465 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Las Vegas is $143,900 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,621. Median rent is $731/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Las Vegas reports 963 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 153% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,360/100K. The murder rate is 7.4/100K.
Education
27.7% of adults in Las Vegas hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Las Vegas has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population13,120
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density1,522/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$42,732
Per Capita$25,402
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty18.3%
County GDP$10,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A+
Home Value$143,900
Rent$731
Ownership61.0%
Zillow$230,621
Housing Units6,770
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent963/100K
Property3,360/100K
Murder7.4/100K
Assault809/100K
Burglary1,117/100K
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,950/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain16.7 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation6,438 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 24% / D 73%
Commute15 min
Broadband76.9%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Las Vegas was founded in 1835.
The median home in Las Vegas was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Santa Fe Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 465 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.