North Las Vegas, Nevada
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching North Las Vegas.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in North Las Vegas?
North Las Vegas planning snapshot: population 294,034, housing index 121 (above the U.S. housing-cost baseline), median home $372,300, median rent $1,605, and income near $76,772. Expect 102°F summer highs, 40°F winter lows, and about 26-minute one-way commutes. Violent-offense rates run about 863.7 per 100k (catalog avg 586.6).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 121U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $372,300U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,605U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $76,772U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 5.4%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 26 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 863.7per 100k · avg 586.6
- Summer high
- 102°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how North 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
- 294,034City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $76,772Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-yearNear U.S. avg ($78,538)U.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 121ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year21% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $372,300City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year23% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,605City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year19% 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
- 26 minNear U.S. avg (25 min)U.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 3229% below U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 863.7annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)47% above U.S. avgU.S. 586.6 - Property crime rate
- 2035.6annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)34% 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
North Las Vegas grew 35.6% from 216,836 in 2010 to 294,034 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is North Las Vegas expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, North Las Vegas runs 21 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 121 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $372,300 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,605 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in North Las Vegas?
Budget first around $1,605/month rent or $372,300 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 $372,300
- Median rent $1,605/month
- Median household income $76,772
What is the job market like in North Las Vegas?
Labor-market context for North Las Vegas: unemployment 5.4% and median income $76,772. 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 $76,772
How long is the typical commute in North Las Vegas?
Plan on roughly 26 minutes each way in North Las Vegas. Walk Score estimates around 32 shape how car-dependent daily errands feel. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 26 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 32/100
Is North Las Vegas safer than similar U.S. cities?
North Las Vegas's FBI-derived violent rate (~863.7/100k) sits at or above the average of mapped MapsToIt cities. Use the figure as a screening signal, then verify the blocks you would actually live on.
- Violent 863.7 per 100k
- Property 2035.6 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in North Las Vegas?
North 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
Arid basins, gaming/tourism cycles, and fast suburban growth dominate. Summer highs near 102°F make shade, pools, and strong A/C practical necessities. Average one-way commute time is about 26 minutes, and Walk Score estimates land around 32/100. Labor-market readings near 5.4% unemployment are neither boom nor bust by national standards. FBI CDE violent-offense rates run comparatively high (~863.7 per 100k annualized), so block-by-block due diligence is especially important.
Relocators eyeing North Las Vegas, Nevada will find roughly 294,034 residents within city limits. With median income around $76,772 and a cost index of 121, the market reads above the national housing-cost baseline. Budget for median rents around $1,605 a month before you lock a neighborhood.
North Las Vegas is compact enough that a single wrong neighborhood choice is easy to feel day to day — visit at commute hour before signing. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare North Las Vegas with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (North Las Vegas city, 1600000US3251800) — 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