Near National AverageSafer than AverageClark County
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North Las Vegas is a large city of 264,022 in Nevada, with a median household income of $71,774
and a 8.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is
2% above the national average.
Strengths:
North Las Vegas stands out for lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether North Las Vegas is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All North 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: 101.9
North Las Vegas's overall cost of living index is 101.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in North Las Vegas costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.
Metric
North Las Vegas, NV
National Avg
Median Home Value
$340,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,479
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
61.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$71,774
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
North Las Vegas's violent crime rate is 388.9 per 100,000 residents
— 2% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
388.9 /100k
Property Crime
1961.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
North 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
North 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
17.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
81.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
North Las Vegas sees average highs of 60.9°F in January
and 105.7°F in July,
with 4.3 inches of annual precipitation
.
North Las Vegas's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average.
That puts North Las Vegas roughly 2% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $340,200 and median rent is $1,479/month.
North Las Vegas's violent crime rate is 388.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1961.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in North 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. 17.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
North Las Vegas, NV has a population of 264,022, a median household income of $71,774, and an unemployment rate of 8.4%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
North Las Vegas averages 60.9°F in January and 105.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 4.3 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
North Las Vegas, NV is covered by 8 ZIP codes: 89084, 89115, 89032, 89031, 89030, 89081, 89086, 89085.
The population of North Las Vegas, Nevada is 264,022 with a median age of 33.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in North Las Vegas: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $340,200, median household income $71,774, crime index 99 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North Las Vegas side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
