Las Vegas, NV

Full City Profile · Nevada · Clark County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
650,873 Population 4,588/sq mi density
$70,723 Median Income $38,421 per capita
$395,300 Home Value $419,144 Zillow
$1,456 Median Rent 34.1% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$70,723 median income, 7.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$395,300 home value, $1,456/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Las Vegas, NV

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,723
6% below
$38,421 per capita
Home Value
$395,300
40% above
Zillow: $419,144
Median Rent
$1,456/mo
25% above
34.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.3%
19% below
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
100% above
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
0% below
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F

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)

Income
94%
Home Value
140%
Rent
125%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
81%
Unemployment
200%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Las Vegas a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 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 $70,723 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,421. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 65,312 business establishments, including 5,618 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Las Vegas is $395,300 , 40% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $419,144. Median rent is $1,456/month, with 34.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.

Education

27.3% of adults in Las Vegas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below the national average). 85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Las Vegas has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 4.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 64.

Data Overview

People

Population650,873
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density4,588/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born20.9%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$70,723
Per Capita$38,421
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$195,936M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,250

Housing

B+
Home Value$395,300
Rent$1,456
Ownership55.7%
Zillow$419,144
Housing Units260,767
Rent Burden34.1%

Health

Obesity32.2%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,618/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Rain4.0 in/yr
AQI64 (Moderate)
Elevation2,356 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute26 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed265 Mbps
EV Stations336
Libraries33

Did You Know?

Las Vegas was founded in 1905.
The median home in Las Vegas was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Harry Reid International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
20.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 265 Mbps.
There are 5,618 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 236 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.