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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Top Employers in Nevada
Casinos, Nellis AFB, two school districts highlight this list.
Take a look at Nevada's most budget-friendly cities, which also happen to be great places to live.
Quality of life hotspots include Sparks, Elko, Summerlin South
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Quick Facts about NV
| Population | 2,798,636 |
| Latest Population Increase | 0.00% |
| Median Household Income | $51,847 |
| Median Home Price | $173,700 |
| Median Property Tax | $1,442 |
| Median Rent | $55 |
Employment Rate in NV
| Employed | 94.8% | |
| Unemployed | 5.2% |
Featured Cities/Population in NV
| Spring Valley, NV | 186,632 |
| Paradise, NV | 226,957 |
| Elko, NV | 19,709 |
| Whitney, NV | 40,165 |
| Sparks, NV | 93,437 |
| Henderson, NV | 271,725 |
| Carson City, NV | 54,482 |
| Sunrise Manor, NV | 191,464 |
| Reno, NV | 234,161 |
| Enterprise, NV | 125,498 |
Race in NV
| Ethnicity White | 69% | |
| Ethnicity Black | 8.4% | |
| Ethnicity Asian | 7.7% | |
| Ethnicity Hawaiian | 0.6% | |
| Ethnicity Hispanic | 27.5% | |
| Ethnicity Indian | 1.1% | |
| Ethnicity Other | 8.8% |
Employment Rate in NV
| Employed | 94.8% | |
| Unemployed | 5.2% |
Educational Levels in NV
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.2% | |
| Associate's Degree | 7.8% | |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 7.9% | |
| High School Graduate | 28.2% | |
| Some College, No Degree | 26% | |
| Percent Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23% | |
| Percent High School Graduate or Higher | 85.1% |
Industry in NV
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting and Mining | 1.7% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 4.2% |
| Wholesale Trade | 2.1% |
| Retail Trade | 12% |
| Transportation and Warehousing, and Utilities | 5.1% |
| Information | 1.7% |
| Finance and Insurance, and Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 5.7% |
| Professional, Scientific and Management and Administrative and Waste | 10.9% |
| Educational Services and Health Care and Social Assistance | 15.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment and recreation and Accommodation and food Services | 25.9% |
| Other Services, Except Public Administration | 4.6% |
| Public Administration | 4.7% |
Housing in NV
| Homes Rent | 55.1% | |
| Homes Owned | 44.9% |
Data Sources : U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census, 2011-2015 American Community Survey, 2010 Census Gazetteer, GreatSchools, WalkScore, Bureau of Labor and Statistics, County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service, Veterans Administration (VA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Nevada Rankings
Best places to Live in Nevada
| Title | Population | Median Home Price | Median Household Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 605,097 | $168,800 | $50,202 |
| Henderson | 271,725 | $219,400 | $63,120 |
| Reno | 234,161 | $210,700 | $47,012 |
| Paradise | 226,957 | $158,800 | $43,911 |
| North Las Vegas | 226,860 | $150,500 | $52,511 |
| Sunrise Manor | 191,464 | $102,800 | $39,586 |
| Spring Valley | 186,632 | $170,700 | $50,192 |
| Enterprise | 125,498 | $221,900 | $68,137 |
| Sparks | 93,437 | $184,100 | $52,795 |
| Carson City | 54,482 | $186,000 | $47,668 |
| Whitney | 40,165 | $111,600 | $46,541 |
| Pahrump | 34,902 | $112,700 | $41,229 |
| Winchester | 28,365 | $119,300 | $36,986 |
| Summerlin South | 25,338 | $349,600 | $89,167 |
| Elko | 19,709 | $209,600 | $73,843 |
| Sun Valley | 19,663 | $99,700 | $44,013 |
| Fernley | 19,185 | $136,800 | $52,001 |
| Mesquite | 16,533 | $185,700 | $44,103 |
| Spanish Springs | 15,789 | $248,000 | $78,604 |
| Boulder City | 15,266 | $197,900 | $56,405 |