Las Vegas, Nevada
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Las Vegas.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in Las Vegas?
Las Vegas, NV has a MapsToIt housing cost index of 119 (above the U.S. housing-cost baseline; 100 = U.S. avg). Median home value is about $395,300 and median rent about $1,456, against national ACS medians of $303,400 and $1,348. Median household income is roughly $70,723. Typical commute is 25 minutes; summer highs average 102°F. Violent-offense rates run about 531.2 per 100k (catalog avg 586.6).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 119U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $395,300U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,456U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $70,723U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 5.4%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 25 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 531.2per 100k · avg 586.6
- Summer high
- 102°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Las Vegas compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 678,922City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $70,723Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year10% below U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 119ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year19% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $395,300City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year30% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,456City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year8% above U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 5.4%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026Near U.S. avg (4.2 pts)U.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 25 minNear U.S. avg (25 min)U.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 427% below U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 531.2annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)9% below U.S. avgU.S. 586.6 - Property crime rate
- 2771.6annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)10% below U.S. avgU.S. 3087.9 - Summer high
- 102°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals15.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 40°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals6.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 4 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals88% below U.S. avgU.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 343As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals28% above U.S. avgU.S. 268
Population trend
Las Vegas grew 16.1% from 584,576 in 2010 to 678,922 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Las Vegas expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, Las Vegas runs 19 points higher on MapsToIt's ACS housing index. Use that single number as a quick filter, then dig into home and rent cells for the budget you actually need.
- Housing cost index 119 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $395,300 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,456 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Las Vegas?
Budget first around $1,456/month rent or $395,300 purchase prices — both are MapsToIt ACS medians, not listing ask averages. National ACS medians are $1,348 rent and $303,400 home value for context.
- Median home value $395,300
- Median rent $1,456/month
- Median household income $70,723
What is the job market like in Las Vegas?
Labor-market context for Las Vegas: unemployment 5.4% and median income $70,723. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 5.4% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $70,723
How long is the typical commute in Las Vegas?
Plan on roughly 25 minutes each way in Las Vegas. Walk Score estimates around 42 shape how car-dependent daily errands feel. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 25 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 42/100
Is Las Vegas safer than similar U.S. cities?
Las Vegas's FBI-derived violent rate (~531.2/100k) sits below the average of mapped MapsToIt cities. Use the figure as a screening signal, then verify the blocks you would actually live on.
- Violent 531.2 per 100k
- Property 2771.6 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Las Vegas?
Las Vegas's climate profile: 102°F summer peaks, 40°F winter mornings, 4" annual rainfall, and 343 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 102°F
- Winter low 40°F
- 4 in rain · 343 sunny days
Relocators eyeing Las Vegas, Nevada will find roughly 678,922 residents within city limits. Median household income is roughly $70,723, while the ACS housing-cost index sits near 119 — above the national housing-cost baseline (100 ≈ U.S. average). Budget for median rents around $1,456 a month before you lock a neighborhood.
Las Vegas sits in that mid-to-large city band where urban and quieter residential pockets often share one municipal boundary. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Las Vegas with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
Arid basins, gaming/tourism cycles, and fast suburban growth dominate. Summer highs near 102°F make shade, pools, and strong A/C practical necessities. Plan on roughly 25 minutes each way for a typical commute; Walk Score is about 42. Unemployment recently ran near 5.4%, broadly in line with many large U.S. counties. Violent-offense rates near 531.2 per 100k sit in a mid-to-elevated band versus many peer cities in this catalog.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Las Vegas city, 1600000US3240000) — As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Clark County, July 2026 — As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019) city offenses known to law enforcement — rates per 100k; CDE API unavailable at enrich time — As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00053123 LAS VEGAS AIR TERMINAL) — As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-09-10