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Xavier Mendoza
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Best neighborhoods in Las Vegas under /mo?
I know this gets asked a lot but Transplant from Charlotte. Been here 2 months now. Appreciate the help.
84 upvotes
20 Replies
Lydia P.
Hard disagree.
48 upvotes
Andrew Allen
Born here, left for 10 years, came back. Traffic has gotten noticeably worse in the past year.. The city has evolved a lot.
47 upvotes
Lily Turner
Big facts.
36 upvotes
Emily Castillo
Just to add another data point - we moved from Pittsburgh about 10 years ago. The food scene in {hood} is honestly incredible.. No regrets so far.
32 upvotes
Alexa
Born here, left for 10 years, came back. The airport connections are {adj} which matters if you travel.. The city has transformed a lot.
31 upvotes
Caleb Brooks
Nah.
30 upvotes
Katherine A.
As someone who lives in Rhodes Ranch, People here are friendlier than I expected coming from {other}.. That said, the weather is love-it-or-hate-it.
28 upvotes
Hazel Howard
Renter's perspective: honestly it's worth it. I'm in Southern Highlands and it's decent. Definitely shop around though.
24 upvotes
Delilah Hall
Let me give you the perspective nobody asked for but everyone needs.
I've lived in Arts District, Green Valley, and currently in Centennial Hills. Each one feels like a different city honestly.
Rent comparison:
- Arts District: /mo for a 3-bed
- Green Valley: about /mo
- Centennial Hills: /mo but pretty good
Public transit is {transit_feel} - you'll want a car.. The key is finding your neighborhood. Once you do, Las Vegas really clicks.
I've lived in Arts District, Green Valley, and currently in Centennial Hills. Each one feels like a different city honestly.
Rent comparison:
- Arts District: /mo for a 3-bed
- Green Valley: about /mo
- Centennial Hills: /mo but pretty good
Public transit is {transit_feel} - you'll want a car.. The key is finding your neighborhood. Once you do, Las Vegas really clicks.
23 upvotes
Liam
Food industry person here. The restaurant scene in Las Vegas is great. I keep discovering new spots even after {yr} years..
23 upvotes
Audrey Lee
Alright, I'm going to write the reply I wish someone had written for me when I was researching Las Vegas.
Background: 43, remote worker, moved from Cleveland 11 years ago for my partner's job. Currently in Spring Valley.
**Housing:**
The market is solid right now. We went with Spring Valley because great school district. Paid /mo starting out, now at /mo. If I could do it again, I'd look at Summerlin - it's growing and the value is better.
**Work:**
legal jobs are growing here. I was worried coming from Cleveland but the market is promising. Salary-wise, expect decent if you negotiate.
**Social Life:**
This was my biggest worry. First 8 months were tough. Then I found my people through neighbors. Now I have a solid group. Las Vegas people are reserved at first once you break through.
**Day to Day:**
- Groceries: about average
- Traffic: honestly terrible
- Dining out: surprisingly excellent
- Entertainment: plenty to do on weekends
**Would I move here again?**
Downtown has improved dramatically since I first moved here.. For families, I'd give it a 8/10.
Feel free to DM me with specific questions - happy to help fellow newcomers.
Background: 43, remote worker, moved from Cleveland 11 years ago for my partner's job. Currently in Spring Valley.
**Housing:**
The market is solid right now. We went with Spring Valley because great school district. Paid /mo starting out, now at /mo. If I could do it again, I'd look at Summerlin - it's growing and the value is better.
**Work:**
legal jobs are growing here. I was worried coming from Cleveland but the market is promising. Salary-wise, expect decent if you negotiate.
**Social Life:**
This was my biggest worry. First 8 months were tough. Then I found my people through neighbors. Now I have a solid group. Las Vegas people are reserved at first once you break through.
**Day to Day:**
- Groceries: about average
- Traffic: honestly terrible
- Dining out: surprisingly excellent
- Entertainment: plenty to do on weekends
**Would I move here again?**
Downtown has improved dramatically since I first moved here.. For families, I'd give it a 8/10.
Feel free to DM me with specific questions - happy to help fellow newcomers.
22 upvotes
Carson Chavez
Let me give you the perspective nobody asked for but everyone needs.
I've lived in Aliante, Summerlin, and currently in Centennial Hills. Each one feels like a different city honestly.
Rent comparison:
- Aliante: /mo for a 2-bed
- Summerlin: about /mo
- Centennial Hills: /mo but pretty good
Grocery prices are creeping up but still manageable.. The key is finding your neighborhood. Once you do, Las Vegas really clicks.
I've lived in Aliante, Summerlin, and currently in Centennial Hills. Each one feels like a different city honestly.
Rent comparison:
- Aliante: /mo for a 2-bed
- Summerlin: about /mo
- Centennial Hills: /mo but pretty good
Grocery prices are creeping up but still manageable.. The key is finding your neighborhood. Once you do, Las Vegas really clicks.
18 upvotes
Paisley Collins
We pay /mo in Summerlin for a 3-bed and I could find cheaper but love the neighborhood. I keep discovering new spots even after {yr} years.
17 upvotes
Dylan Moore
Appreciate the honesty.
17 upvotes
Kayden Bennett
I'd highly recommend checking out Downtown. Nightlife is decent if you know where to go.. Plus the food options around there are great.
10 upvotes
Timothy E.
Alright, I'm going to write the reply I wish someone had written for me when I was researching Las Vegas.
Background: 45, empty nester, moved from Baltimore 5 years ago for school. Currently in Boulder City area.
**Housing:**
The market is excellent right now. We went with Boulder City area because friends recommended it. Paid /mo starting out, now at /mo. If I could do it again, I'd look at Spring Valley - it's lively and the value is better.
**Work:**
retail jobs are strong here. I was worried coming from Baltimore but the market is better than expected. Salary-wise, expect it varies wildly by field.
**Social Life:**
This was my biggest worry. First 3 months were tough. Then I found my people through a board game night. Now I have a solid group. Las Vegas people are welcoming once you break through.
**Day to Day:**
- Groceries: manageable
- Traffic: manageable if you avoid rush hour
- Dining out: surprisingly excellent
- Entertainment: you make your own fun here
**Would I move here again?**
The suburbs vs city debate here is real.. For remote workers, I'd give it a 6/10.
Feel free to DM me with specific questions - happy to help fellow newcomers.
Background: 45, empty nester, moved from Baltimore 5 years ago for school. Currently in Boulder City area.
**Housing:**
The market is excellent right now. We went with Boulder City area because friends recommended it. Paid /mo starting out, now at /mo. If I could do it again, I'd look at Spring Valley - it's lively and the value is better.
**Work:**
retail jobs are strong here. I was worried coming from Baltimore but the market is better than expected. Salary-wise, expect it varies wildly by field.
**Social Life:**
This was my biggest worry. First 3 months were tough. Then I found my people through a board game night. Now I have a solid group. Las Vegas people are welcoming once you break through.
**Day to Day:**
- Groceries: manageable
- Traffic: manageable if you avoid rush hour
- Dining out: surprisingly excellent
- Entertainment: you make your own fun here
**Would I move here again?**
The suburbs vs city debate here is real.. For remote workers, I'd give it a 6/10.
Feel free to DM me with specific questions - happy to help fellow newcomers.
9 upvotes
Carter Peterson
Moved here from Minneapolis and I'd say The weather took some getting used to but I actually love it now.. The food scene here is excellent compared to what I'm used to.
5 upvotes
John
Saving this thread.
4 upvotes
Madelyn Ward
Parent of two in Rhodes Ranch. Schools are excellent here. The parks system here is underrated.. Would recommend visiting before deciding.
2 upvotes
Rylee P.
Hard disagree.
0 upvotes