Living in North Las Vegas, Nevada
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Las Vegas · Census data 2020–2024
North Las Vegas has 278,595 residents with a median age of 34.2. The median household income is $79,542 (about the same as the Nevada median), the median home value is $404,400, the median rent is $1,705/month.
North Las Vegas at a glance
- Population
- 278,595
- Median age
- 34.2State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $79,542State: $78,260
- Median home value
- $404,400State: $435,400
- Median rent
- $1,705/moState: $1,597
- Homeowners
- 63.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.9%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is North Las Vegas a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Nevada median; home values 7% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 8.5%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in North Las Vegas
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Las Vegas the median home value is $404,400, 22% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,705 per month, which is 33.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,847 a month in housing costs.
North Las Vegas median household income
The median household income in North Las Vegas is $79,542 and the income per person is $31,935. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Nevada: 12.4%).
Housing in North Las Vegas: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 94,470
- Owner-occupied
- 63.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.4%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 3.12
North Las Vegas demographics
- Population
- 278,595
- Median age
- 34.2
- Under 18
- 25.5%
- 65 and older
- 12.1%
- Households
- 88,909
- Foreign-born
- 20.4%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Las Vegas ›
Education in North Las Vegas
18.9% of adults 25 and older in North Las Vegas have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nevada: 27.9%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Las Vegas
- Unemployment rate
- 8.5%State: 7%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 74%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
North Las Vegas vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Las Vegas | 278,595 | $79,542 | $404,400 | $1,705 |
| Nellis AFB | 5,087 | $68,652 | — | $2,143 |
| Sunrise Manor | 200,218 | $58,421 | $320,000 | $1,397 |
| Las Vegas | 660,400 | $73,877 | $427,900 | $1,563 |
| Winchester | 37,081 | $50,120 | $302,800 | $1,220 |
| Whitney | 47,221 | $67,155 | $329,000 | $1,574 |
| Paradise | 185,913 | $59,190 | $384,200 | $1,372 |
| Spring Valley | 219,187 | $74,511 | $433,800 | $1,743 |
| Summerlin South | 31,354 | $117,035 | $672,400 | $2,509 |
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What is the median household income in North Las Vegas, NV?
The median household income in North Las Vegas is $79,542, about the same as the Nevada median of $78,260 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in North Las Vegas?
The median home value in North Las Vegas is $404,400, compared with $435,400 in Nevada.
How much is rent in North Las Vegas?
The median gross rent in North Las Vegas is $1,705 per month, about 33.8% of household income.
Is North Las Vegas, NV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Nevada median; home values 7% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 8.5%.
What is the median age in North Las Vegas?
The median age in North Las Vegas is 34.2 years (Nevada: 39.1).
How long is the commute in North Las Vegas?
The average commute to work in North Las Vegas is 27 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Las Vegas?
The unemployment rate in North Las Vegas is 8.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Las Vegas?
18.9% of adults in North Las Vegas have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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