The Town FilesLas Vegas, Nevada
City in Clark County · population 641,903 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $427,900
- Household income
- $73,877
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 104°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 38.6
Las Vegas is a city of 641,903 people in Clark County, Nevada. The median home is worth $427,900, above the typical Nevada town ($361,550). It ranks more walkable than 97% of Nevada towns, more vibrant than 96% of Nevada towns, better transit than 87% of Nevada towns.
How Las Vegas ranks
Percentile among Nevada towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Nevada towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Las Vegas is worth $427,900, above the typical Nevada town ($361,550). Homes cost about 5.8 times the median household income of $73,877, which is more affordable than 29% of Nevada towns. Median rent is $1,563 a month. 56.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Las Vegas | Typical Nevada town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $427,900 | $361,550 |
| Median rent | $1,563 | $1,386 |
| Median household income | $73,877 | $78,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.8× | 4.9× |
| Homeownership | 56.6% | 72.5% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1989 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.6% | — |
Who lives in Las Vegas
| People | Las Vegas | Typical Nevada town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6 | 44.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.0% | 21.7% |
| Under 18 | 22.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.7% | 19.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.0% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 7.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 20.9% | — |
| Work from home | 12.1% | 9.0% |
| Average commute | 25.7 min | 24.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.7% | 92.1% |
Weather in Las Vegas
July highs average 103.8°F and January lows 39.4°F. About 4.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Nevada town: 16.7 in). Expect about 136 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 11 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Las Vegas since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Nevada town. The strongest, an F1, struck on March 30, 1992 about 7.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 30, 1992.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on September 11, 1998.
Severe weather in Clark County since 1996
Clark County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4523: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3443: Covid-19 |
| July 5, 2013 | Fire | FM-5034: Carpenter 1 Fire |
| July 1, 2010 | Fire | FM-2847: Cathedral Fire |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3243: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Clark County
Clark County had 1,124,772 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,985 a year. Unemployment was 5.4% in 2023; in Las Vegas itself the ACS puts it at 7.4%.
Public schools in Las Vegas
294 public schools with 236,529 students, about 22.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Education Programs | 15-15 | 4,829 | 219.5 |
| Arbor View HS | 9-12 | 3,177 | 25.8 |
| Sierra Vista HS | 9-12 | 3,149 | 24.2 |
| Palo Verde HS | 9-12 | 3,141 | 28.6 |
| Shadow Ridge HS | 9-12 | 3,119 | 24.6 |
| Desert Pines HS | 9-12 | 3,040 | 21.1 |
| Rancho HS | 9-12 | 2,994 | 27.7 |
| Centennial HS | 9-12 | 2,988 | 28.5 |
| Clark Ed W HS | 9-12 | 2,835 | 19.4 |
| Western HS | 9-12 | 2,745 | 25.2 |
| Spring Valley HS | 9-12 | 2,677 | 24.8 |
| Las Vegas HS | 9-12 | 2,552 | 23.6 |
Towns near Las Vegas
- Summerlin South, NV8.5 mi · 30,744 people · home $672,400
- Spring Valley, NV9.6 mi · 215,597 people · home $433,800
- Winchester, NV9.7 mi · 36,403 people · home $302,800
- North Las Vegas, NV10.5 mi · 262,527 people · home $404,400
- Nellis AFB, NV11.6 mi · 4,379 people · home —
- Paradise, NV12.4 mi · 191,238 people · home $384,200
- Sunrise Manor, NV12.6 mi · 205,618 people · home $320,000
- Whitney, NV15.6 mi · 49,061 people · home $329,000
Las Vegas questions
Is Las Vegas, Nevada a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Las Vegas scores better for retirees than 13% of Nevada towns and quieter than 6%. 16.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.6).
How much does a house cost in Las Vegas?
The median owner-occupied home in Las Vegas is valued at $427,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,877, so homes cost about 5.8 times income. Median rent is $1,563 a month.
What is the weather like in Las Vegas?
July highs average 103.8°F and January lows 39.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 4.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Las Vegas get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Las Vegas since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on March 30, 1992. The typical Nevada town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)