Discover Las Vegas, NV: Scores, Rankings, and Comparisons

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Las Vegas is centrist with a liberal slant and has a Democratic representative in Congress

626,637

Las Vegas Population7

41,911

Median Income6

8.3

Unemployment Rate16

Taxes

92
- City income tax
  
  0.0 % (for median earners)
- City income tax
  
  0.0 % (for high earners)
- State income tax15
  
  0.0 % (for median earners)
- State income tax15
  
  0.0 % (for high earners)
- City sales tax18
  
  1.4 %
- State sales tax18
  
  6.9 %
- Property tax20
  
  0.6 %
- Vehicle tax20
  
  1.8 %
Climate

82
- Sunny days3
  
  84 days
- Rainy days10
  
  26 days
- Hot days10
  
  135 days
- Cold days10
  
  26 days
- Average humidity10
  
  28 %
- Average wind speed10
  
  9 mph
- Annual snowfall10
  
  1 inches
- Temperature in January10
  
  48 °F
- Temperature in July10
  
  91 °F
- Wildfire risk22
  
  Medium
- Hurricane risk22
  
  None
- Tornado risk22
  
  Low
- Earthquake risk22
  
  Medium
- Flood risk22
  
  Medium
Attractions

70
- Restaurants8
  
  57.7 per 100,000 residents
- Bars8
  
  39.5 per 100,000 households
- Performing arts centers8
  
  25.9 per 100,000 households
- Museums8
  
  4.7 per 100,000 households
- Music venues17
  
  140
- Historical sites
  
  1
- Golf courses19
  
  42
- Wineries
  
  1
- Casinos21
  
  254
Education

66
- Public schools rated 8+4
  
  38
- Public schools rated 8+ (%)4
  
  13.9 %
- High schools in top 25%13
  
  17
- High schools in top 25% (%)13
  
  27.0 %
- Top rated public high school13
  
  Advanced Technologies Academy
- Top rated public high school (national rank)13
  
  152
Diversity

61
- White or Middle Eastern7
  
  44.2 %
- Black7
  
  11.6 %
- Asian7
  
  6.6 %
- Hispanic7
  
  32.9 %
Air Quality

53
- Unhealthy air quality
  
  0 days per year
- Unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups12
  
  4 days per year
- High PM2.5 pollution12
  
  29 days per year
- High ozone12
  
  230 days per year
Travel Connectivity

49
- Airports
  
  1
- Train stations
  
  0
Economy

42
- Income6
  
  $31,998
- Income (full-time)6
  
  $41,911
- Income ($100,000 or more)6
  
  11.1 %
- Income ($25,000 and less)6
  
  17.6 %
- Income growth (1-year)6
  
  2.4 %
- Income growth (10-year)6
  
  4.9 %
- Employment rate16
  
  91.7 %
- Employment rate (full-time)6
  
  41.5 %
- Employment rate growth (1-year)16
  
  1.2 %
- Employment rate growth (10-year)16
  
  6.5 %
- Population growth (1-year)7
  
  0.8 %
- Population growth (10-year)7
  
  8.1 %
Internet Connectivity

41
- Access to 25+ mbps wired broadband23
  
  93.0 %
- Access to 100+ mbps broadband23
  
  91.8 %
- Average download speed23
  
  61 mpbs
- Households with broadband24
  
  78.5 %
Home Pricing

40
- Median home value5
  
  $291,534
- Median home value (sq ft)11
  
  $366
- Median rent price11
  
  $1,500
Healthcare

39
- Hospitals (<50 miles)2
  
  26
- Hospital rating (avg)2
  
  1.79 / 5
- 5-star hospitals
  
  0
- 5-star hospitals (%)
  
  0 %
- 5-star hospital (nearest)
  
  107.2 miles from city center
Local Transportation

39
- Walkability score9
  
  41
- Bikeability score9
  
  47
- Transit score9
  
  34
- Commute via public transit16
  
  4.0 %
- Commute via walking16
  
  1.6 %
- Commutes via driving solo16
  
  77.8 %
- Commute time (avg)16
  
  25.7 minutes
Outdoor Activities

37
- Beaches
  
  0
- Parks14
  
  90
- Ski resorts
  
  1
Safety

2
- Property crimes1
  
  7,448.2 per 100,000 residents
- Violent crimes1
  
  1,587.7 per 100,000 residents

Las Vegas' under 5 years old saw the steapest decline since 2010, falling by 6%, whereas the average population in that segment only declined by 1%

Age

37.7

Median Age7

8.1

Population Growth Since 20107

Proportion of Population by Age Group vs. United States average7

Las Vegas residents are predominantly white; however, the city is becoming more diverse as the white community has shrunk by 32.0% since 2010, while the Hispanic community, 2nd largest in the city, has grown by 15.0%

Race

49.9

Nevada Population, White7

61.1

United States population, White7

Population Distribution by Race/Ethnicity7

Las Vegas is hot and dry. The temperature reaches 90°F or above 135 days per year and there is some rain 26 days a year and an average humidity of 28%

Weather

Chance of Rain10

Chance of Sunshine3

Average Temperature37

The average home value in Las Vegas increased by 97% since 2010 which is 55% higher than the national average and 4% higher than the state average

Rent

1,500

Monthly Average11

Renters38

Average Home Value5

Las Vegas is a very low tax location with no state or local income tax and property tax 43% lower than the national average, but sales tax 20% higher than the national average.

Other

0.64

Property Tax20

8.25

Sales Tax18

1.8

Vehicle Tax20

Effective Income Tax Rate at Various Income Levels (Married, Filing Jointly)39

Las Vegas has a low employment rate of 92% which is 2% lower than the national average. The largest employers are MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment

Income

17.6

<$25,0006

11.1

$100,000+6

Distribution by Industry16

Las Vegas is centrist with a liberal slant and has a Democratic representative in Congress

2016 Presidential Election Results40

Representatives

Mayor27	Carolyn Goodman Independent
House of Representative27	Dina Titus Democratic

The nearest 5-star hospital, Dixie Regional Medical Center, is 107.2 miles from the center of Las Vegas, the nearest Veterans Affairs medical center, VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System - North Las Vegas VA Medical Center, is 2.8 miles away, and the nearest top-rated hospital for cancer care, Loma Linda University Medical Center, is 190.5 miles away

Medicare-Rated Hospitals (<50 Miles)2

Is Marijuana Legal?

Medical28	Yes
Decriminalized28	Yes

In Nevada, 32.9% of adults live in a household with at least one gun, which is a significant decrease from 2000 when 47.1% of adults lived in households with guns

Gun Laws

Universal Background Checks29

Permit to Purchase Law29

Property Crimes and Violent Crimes per 100,000 Residents

#52	2020 Best Cities to Retire by U.S. News & World Report30
#49	2020 Best Cities to Retire by Niche31
#71	2019 Best Cities to Live by U.S. News & World Report32
#15	2019 Best Cities to Retire by WalletHub33

1	2018 Offenses Known to Law Enforcement \| FBI
2	Medicare-certified hospitals \| Medicare.gov
3	Sunshine - Average Percent of Possible
4	School Rankings & Reviews for Public and Private Schools \| Great Schools
5	Zillow Housing Data
6	2018 Earnings in the Past 12 Months \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
7	2018 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
8	2017 County Business Patterns \| United States Census
9	2020 City & Neighborhood Scores \| Walk Score
10	Comparative Climatic Data \| National Centers for Environmental Information
11	United States Home Prices & Home Values
12	AirData \| United States Environmental Protection Agency
13	Best High Schools in the US \| U.S. News & World Report's
14	Parks \| Yelp
15	State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets for 2020 \| Tax Foundation
16	2018 Economic Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
17	Music Venues \| Yelp
18	2020 State and Local Sales Tax Rates \| Tax Foundation
19	Golf Courses \| Yelp
20	2020 Property and Vehicle Taxes by State \| WalletHub
21	Casinos \| Yelp
22	Natural Center for Disaster Preparedness \| Columbia University
23	Internet Service Providers: Availability & Coverage \| Broadband Now
24	2018 Social Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
25	Largest Cities of U.S. States \| Wikipedia
26	Zippia, The Career Expert
27	Who represents me \| Ballotpedia
28	State Policy \| Marijuana Policy Project
29	State-Level Estimates of Household Firearm Ownership \| The RAND Corporation
30	2020 Best Cities to Retire \| U.S. News & World Report
31	2020 Best Cities to Retire \| Niche
32	2019 Best Cities to Live \| U.S. News & World Report
33	2019 Best Cities to Retire \| WalletHub
34	2010 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
35	Elevations and Distances \| U.S. Geological Survey Publications Repository
36	Normal Precipitation, Inches
37	Normal Daily Minimum Temperature, °F
38	2018 Selected Housing Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
39	Federal Income Tax Calculator \| smartasset
40	2016 Presidential Election Results \| Politico

Las Vegas, NV

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