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North Las Vegas, NV

Full City Profile · Nevada · Clark County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
270,773 Population 2,570/sq mi density
$76,772 Median Income $30,954 per capita
$372,300 Home Value $404,089 Zillow
$1,605 Median Rent 33.5% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature 341 sunny days/yr
864 Violent Crime/100K 2,036 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$76,772 median income, 5.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$372,300 home value, $1,605/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
864 violent crimes/100K (127% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher

North Las Vegas, NV

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,772
2% above
$30,954 per capita
Home Value
$372,300
32% above
Zillow: $404,089
Median Rent
$1,605/mo
38% above
33.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
864/100K
127% above
2,036/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
46% below
83.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
5% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
341 sunny days/yr

How North Las Vegas Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows North Las Vegas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
102%
Home Value
132%
Rent
138%
Poverty
80%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
144%
Crime
227%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North Las Vegas a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

North Las Vegas residents earn a median household income of $76,772 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,954. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% 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 North Las Vegas is $372,300 , 32% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $404,089. Median rent is $1,605/month, with 33.5% 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 2002.

Safety & Crime

North Las Vegas reports 864 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 127% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,036/100K. The murder rate is 7.2/100K.

Education

18.2% of adults in North Las Vegas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 83.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

North Las Vegas has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 97°F in July. The area gets 341 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population270,773
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density2,570/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$76,772
Per Capita$30,954
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$195,936M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,250

Housing

B+
Home Value$372,300
Rent$1,605
Ownership62.7%
Zillow$404,089
Housing Units88,787
Rent Burden33.5%

Crime

F
Violent864/100K
Property2,036/100K
Murder7.2/100K
Assault626/100K
Burglary480/100K

Health

Obesity33.7%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,618/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days341/yr
Rain9.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation2,106 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+83.0%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed265 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries33

Did You Know?

The median home in North Las Vegas was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Harry Reid International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.8% 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.