Living in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is one of the sunniest cities in the United States --
with an average 320 days of sunshine per year and only 4.19
inches of rainfall. The winters in Las Vegas are like no other.
Many of us do not pack away our shorts because we can wear them
year round.
Las Vegas has been the fastest growing city for over a decade
now. It all started in 1993 with the opening of three
mega-resorts: MGM Grand, Treasure Island, and Luxor. For ten
years, an average of 4,000-6,000 new residents moved here each
month. In December 2003, ten years later, over 8,000 new
driver's licenses were issued.
Just as the people that live in Las Vegas are very diverse, so
is the choice of where to live. People that are not from Las
Vegas seem to believe that we all live on "The Strip." Nothing
is further from reality. The most popular areas to live, such as
Green Valley, Southern Highlands, Anthem, and Summerlin are
suburbs nowhere near The Strip. Southwest and Northwest Las
Vegas are growing at astronomical rates and, literally, housing
cannot be built fast enough to handle our growth.
Housing
Approximately 34% of the households in Las Vegas are rentals.
You will find an abundance of rental options throughout Las
Vegas, ranging from apartments and condominiums to exclusive
corporate housing to single-family homes. The average apartment
rent (for all apartments) is $738 with a vacancy rate of less
than 5%. Apartments offer some of the best lifestyles to Nevada
residents. Apartments in Nevada are different than most states.
They are new, larger than most and offer all of the amenities
that newer housing communities offer. Many of the newer
communities offer 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units, with or without
garages.
Las Vegas real estate is still reasonable. It has increased
substantially over the past year, but continues to offer some of
the most affordable housing in the country. Our diversity in
housing choices allow you to choose from town houses to
condominiums, gated living to planned communities, high rises to
manufactured homes.The quality of life in Las Vegas is generally
better than in most areas. Las Vegas offers top-notch exercise
facilities, excellent restaurants, the advantages of any other
city, plus much more. The average homeowner is 22 years old, so
there is plenty of opportunity to advance in your career.
Wages
Nevada ranks in the upper 25 percentile of wages offered
throughout the United States. This coupled with our low cost of
living makes Nevada very attractable to all professionals. Some
media outlets have talked about the lower level of education in
Las Vegas, but our average median income continues to topple
most major markets.
Working in Las Vegas
Casinos are no longer just gaming; they are entertainment,
dining, retail and hospitality. It also is home to many
financial institutions such as Citibank, Household Credit
Services and First Bank of Marin. Technology companies have
recently discovered the benefits of relocating to Nevada, as the
infrastructure is new, reliable, and expandable so our
technology sector has experienced substantial growth.
Healthcare, education, and professional services have maintained
a rapid level of growth just to keep up with the booming
population.
Churches
Las Vegas has nearly 600 churches, temples, and synagogues
representing more than 63 faiths.
Transportation
Public Transportation has also become a priority. A monorail
system launched operations in July 2004.
Parks and Recreation
As communities are being developed, so are community parks that
offer soccer fields, baseball diamonds, swimming pools,
skateboard parks, manmade lakes, volleyball courts, and a
variety of other types of recreation.
For more information, go to: http://www.LasVegasInfoHelp.com