At a Glance
Median Income
$70,723
$38,421 per capita
Home Value
$395,300
Zillow: $422,842
Median Rent
$1,456/mo
34.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
777/100K
2,401/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.3%
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
340 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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 4.5% (25% 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 $422,842. 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.
Safety & Crime
Las Vegas reports 777 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 104% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,401/100K.
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 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. The area gets 340 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population650,873
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density4,588/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,723
Per Capita$38,421
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$195,936M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,250
Housing
B+
Home Value$395,300
Rent$1,456
Ownership55.7%
Zillow$422,842
Housing Units260,767
Rent Burden34.1%
Crime
F
Violent777/100K
Property2,401/100K
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,618/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days340/yr
Rain10.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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