North Las Vegas, Nevada

Say it with me: “Not all Las Vegas Metro cities are built the same.” Yes, they’re all desert climates, and yes, they’re all within driving distance of the party that is Las Vegas, but they are quite different. The biggest benefit to North Las Vegas versus Henderson or even Summerlin is going to be price. Compared to other parts of the metro area, North Las Vegas is going to be the biggest bang for your buck. Within the city, you can choose to stay on the southern end and be closer to the Strip or escape the crazy tourist traps and go even further north, but no matter where you go, the houses are going to be larger than you expect for cheaper than you thought possible, especially when you factor in HOA fees, as is common with the planner communities that are in any Las Vegas-adjacent suburb.

North Las Vegas is home to Nellis Air Force Base. That proximity creates one notable challenge: the noise. In certain parts of the city, the noise from Nellis can be deafening; some residents say it’s even enough to set off car alarms. It’s fairly common to hear several of the base’s practice runs during the day, and while most locals swear that there aren’t any at night, it’s still something you should consider when researching neighborhoods.

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There are a ton of young professionals as well as families in North Las Vegas. The area is heavily influenced by both Nellis Air Force Base and the Strip. Despite the low median age of just above 30, there isn’t a ton to do at night. The main reason is that North Las Vegas is going through a bit of a growth spurt. The city is moving quickly to build enough homes, apartments, and condos to accommodate the rapid growth it’s seeing. The families and young professionals that are there now benefit from the low cost of living and the knowledge that there is the promise of mom-and-pop shops and independent stores on the horizon.

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For being so close to the Strip, North Las Vegas doesn’t have a booming retail economy like it’s metro-area counterparts. Manufacturing, industrial, and warehouse distribution companies dominate the local economy over the past few decades. The most recent economic development has come as a result of the tech companies moving out of the Bay Area and finding smaller cities to call home. North Las Vegas is seeing an influx of solar and green tech moving into the area, which bodes well for the city's future.