North Las Vegas, Nevada
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City Overview
As of 2009, North Las Vegas's population is 212,114 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 71.07 percent.
The median home cost in North Las Vegas is $175,690. Home appreciation the last year has been -36.40 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, North Las Vegas's cost of living is 5.47% Lower than the U.S. average.
North Las Vegas public schools spend $5,181 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 19 students per teacher in North Las Vegas.
The unemployment rate in North Las Vegas is 11.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Positive. North Las Vegas jobs have Increased by 1.80 percent.
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People
The 2009 North Las Vegas, NV, population is 212,114. There are 2,510 people per square mile (population density).
Family in North Las Vegas, NV
The median age is 29.3. The US median is 37.6. 59.57% of people in North Las Vegas, NV, are married. 10.39% are divorced.
The average household size is 3.31 people. 33.38% of people are married, with children. 13.09% have children, but are single.
Race in North Las Vegas, NV
57.91% of people are white, 16.23% are black, 4.19% are asian, 0.94% are native american, and 21.32% claim 'Other'.
39.94% of the people in North Las Vegas, NV, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 60.06% are non-hispanic).
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Health
There are 166 physicians per 100,000 population in North Las Vegas, NV. The US average is 170.
North Las Vegas, NV Health Index
Air quality in North Las Vegas, NV is 12 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in North Las Vegas, NV is 70 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 90 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 11.50% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | 1.80% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 32.10% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.50% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 0.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $17,963 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $52,329 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 9.44% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 8.98% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 11.30% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 19.08% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 26.13% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 13.77% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 9.13% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 1.59% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.46% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.12% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 8.57% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 10.51% | 20.24% |
| Service | 27.21% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 26.08% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.09% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 15.74% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 11.81% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in North Las Vegas, NV, is 11.50%, with job growth of 1.80%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 32.10%.
North Las Vegas, NV Taxes
North Las Vegas, NV,sales tax rate is 7.50%. Income tax is 0.00%.
North Las Vegas, NV Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $17,963, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $52,329.
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 9 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $175,690 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -36.40% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 68.18% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 6.44% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 25.01% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $9.00 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 1.64% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.82% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 0.59% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 1.08% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 2.60% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.92% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 42.35% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 27.14% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 1.52% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 0.19% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.09% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.05% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 35.05% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 21.66% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 12.97% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 5.02% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 9.27% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 10.21% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 4.66% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 0.76% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 0.40% | 13.55% |
The median home value in North Las Vegas, NV, is $175,690. Home appreciation is -36.40% over the last year. The median age of North Las Vegas, NV, real estate is 9 years.
North Las Vegas, NV Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 25.01% of the North Las Vegas, NV, population. 6.44% of houses and apartments in North Las Vegas, NV, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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Crime
North Las Vegas, NV, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 8. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
North Las Vegas, NV, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 7. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Climate: The most positive thing about this area is the climate. I find it to be enjoyable most of the time with a great deal of sun to keep you in a positive mood. There are... (read more)Sunny Skies: 8 of 12 months are livable in Las Vegas. The other four you should have a cabin or second home in a cooler climate. It can feel cold in the winter, but all it takes is a... (read more)out of control: It is so out of control I have no ideal how people can make it in this town unless they have been here for more then 6... (read more)Have an opinion about North Las Vegas? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for North Las Vegas Click Here
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Climate
North Las Vegas, NV, gets 4 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 0 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 22.
On average, there are 287 sunny days per year in North Las Vegas, NV. The July high is around 106 degrees. The January low is 32. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 58 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Climate: The most positive thing about this area is the climate. I find it to be enjoyable most of the time with a great deal of sun to keep you in a positive mood. There are... (read more)Sunny Skies: 8 of 12 months are livable in Las Vegas. The other four you should have a cabin or second home in a cooler climate. It can feel cold in the winter, but all it takes is a... (read more)low, not a great sence of community: This place is not a place to be for raising kids or trying to get started as a young... (read more)Have an opinion about North Las Vegas? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for North Las Vegas Click Here
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Education
North Las Vegas, NV, schools spend $5,181 per student. There are 19 pupils per teacher, 696 students per librarian, and 536 children per counselor in North Las Vegas, NV schools.
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in North Las Vegas, NV, takes 30 minutes. 74% of commuters drive their own car alone. 18% carpool with others. 4% take mass transit and 1% work from home.
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means North Las Vegas, NV is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means North Las Vegas, NV is more expensive.
Overall, North Las Vegas, NV cost of living is 94.53.
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out of control: It is so out of control I have no ideal how people can make it in this town unless they have been here for more then 6... (read more)Climate: The most positive thing about this area is the climate. I find it to be enjoyable most of the time with a great deal of sun to keep you in a positive mood. There are... (read more)Sunny Skies: 8 of 12 months are livable in Las Vegas. The other four you should have a cabin or second home in a cooler climate. It can feel cold in the winter, but all it takes is a... (read more)Have an opinion about North Las Vegas? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for North Las Vegas Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 36.25% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 17.20% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 5.86% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 5.97% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 2.53% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.16% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 1.55% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 0.94% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 0.39% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.30% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 1.59% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 5.45% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.05% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.12% | 0.54% |
36.25% of the people in North Las Vegas, NV are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 17.20% are Catholic; 5.86% are Protestant; 5.97% are LDS; 1.59% are another Christian faith; 5.45% in North Las Vegas, NV are Jewish; 0.05% are an eastern faith; 0.12% affilitates with Islam.
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low, not a great sence of community: This place is not a place to be for raising kids or trying to get started as a young... (read more)What's Going on in N. Las Vegas: I have only lived in N. Las Vegas for seven months, but have enjoyed all of it. There is so much growth in the area it is amazing. New homes, a new casino, retail, food,... (read more)Valerie: I currently live in N Las Vegas, NV. The cost of living here is pretty expensive, the housing market is finally slowing down and becoming more of a buyer's market. I... (read more)Have an opinion about North Las Vegas? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for North Las Vegas Click Here
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Voting
51.66% of the people in North Las Vegas, NV are registered as Democrats. 46.82% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.52%.
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