What are the schools like in Las Vegas, NV?

Las Vegas is served primarily by Clark County. The district operates 242 elementary schools, 60 middle schools, and 74 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.3:1.

What is the median household income in Las Vegas?

The median household income in Las Vegas, NV is $66,356 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.4%.

What is the weather like in Las Vegas, NV?

Las Vegas has an average high temperature of 58.0°F in January and 103.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.1 inches.

Las Vegas, NV Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Las Vegas, NV affordable or expensive?

Las Vegas's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Las Vegas is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $365,300 and the median rent is $1,356 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Las Vegas, NV?

Las Vegas has a violent crime rate of 429.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2622.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Las Vegas, NV a Good Place to Live?

Las Vegas is a large city of 644,835 in Nevada, with a median household income of $66,356 and a 7.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: Las Vegas stands out for short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Las Vegas is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Las Vegas city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 101.6

Las Vegas's overall cost of living index is 101.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Las Vegas costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	Las Vegas, NV	National Avg
Median Home Value	$365,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,356	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	54.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,356	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Las Vegas's violent crime rate is 429.8 per 100,000 residents — 13% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

429.8 /100k

Property Crime

2622.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Las Vegas is served primarily by Clark County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Las Vegas, NV	National Avg
School District	Clark County	—
Elementary Schools	242	—
Middle Schools	60	—
High Schools	74	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Las Vegas sees average highs of 58.0°F in January and 103.8°F in July, with 6.1 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Las Vegas, NV
Average High — January	58.0°F
Average High — July	103.8°F
Annual Precipitation	6.1"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Las Vegas, NV	National Avg
Population	644,835	—
Median Age	38.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	52.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	11.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	22.6%	18.9%
Asian	6.9%	6.3%
Under 18	22.9%	22.2%
65 and over	15.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Summerlin South, NV 8 mi Spring Valley, NV 10 mi Winchester, NV 10 mi North Las Vegas, NV 10 mi Nellis AFB, NV 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV is covered by 18 ZIP codes:

89138 89131 89149 89108 89166 89129 89130 89134 89117 89128 89107 89101 89106 89144 89102 89145 89143 89104

Las Vegas vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Las Vegas, NV affordable or expensive?

Las Vegas's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Las Vegas roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $365,300 and median rent is $1,356/month.

What is the crime rate in Las Vegas, NV?

Las Vegas's violent crime rate is 429.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2622.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Las Vegas?

Public schools in Las Vegas are operated by Clark County. The district has 242 elementary, 60 middle, and 74 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1. 26.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Las Vegas, NV a good place to live?

Las Vegas, NV has a population of 644,835, a median household income of $66,356, and an unemployment rate of 7.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Las Vegas?

Las Vegas averages 58.0°F in January and 103.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 6.1 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Las Vegas?

Las Vegas, NV is covered by 18 ZIP codes: 89138, 89131, 89149, 89108, 89166, 89129, 89130, 89134, 89117, 89128, 89107, 89101, 89106, 89144, 89102, 89145, 89143, 89104.

What is the population of Las Vegas?

The population of Las Vegas, Nevada is 644,835 with a median age of 38.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Las Vegas?

Key numbers for living in Las Vegas: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $365,300, median household income $66,356, crime index 118 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Las Vegas side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.