Nevada

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From affordability to job opportunities to world-famous entertainment options, Nevada residents win big. 

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Nevada: What You Need To Know

Nearly three quarters of the people living in Nevada live in the Las Vegas area, but the Silver State offers many other great places to live. The best places to live in Nevada include Reno, Henderson and Paradise. Beyond the many casinos that Nevada is known for, the state offers beautiful natural areas such as Lake Mead, Cathedral Gorge State Park and Lake Tahoe. Tourism, mining and cattle ranching anchor the economy in Nevada. There is no personal income tax or corporate income tax in Nevada.

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Places We Love In Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada

Reno, Nevada

Carson City, Nevada

Henderson, Nevada

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Affordable Places To Live In Nevada

Median Household Income
$59,239
Median Home Price
$280,424
Housing Affordability Index
108
Total State Sales Tax
6.85%
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Education & Career Opportunities In Nevada

Unemployment Rate
4.80%
Fortune 500 Companies
2
Student-per-Teacher Ratio
22
Students per teacher
Number of Colleges & Universities
46
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Food Scene in Nevada

Number of Breweries
43
Restaurants Per Capita
25.30
Percent of Adults who Dined Out in Last 12 Months
50.70%
Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out
$1096.00

Love Where You Live In Nevada

16.1%
Percent of Adults Who Volunteered Last Year
49.40%
Voted in Last Election
5.50%
Of Citizens Served on a Local Committee
Diversity Index
77.50

Health in Nevada

86.0%
Percent of Population with Health Insurance
12.60%
Of Adults Jogged Regularly Last Year
2.30
Clinics or Hospitals per Capita
1.30
Farmers' Markets per Capita

Where to Live Now In Nevada

Average Original Mortgage Amt
$916.71
Median Rent
$864
Percentage of Homes Owned
56.80%
Percentage of Homes Rented
43.20%
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Experiences & Adventures In Nevada

Public Parks
477
Sunny Days Per Year
158
Average Summer Temperature
69.0°F
Average Winter Temperature
32.2°F
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