Living in Nevada

#5 in population growth

Should you move to Nevada?

Nevada is known for its iconic city of Las Vegas, but beyond the dazzling lights, Nevada boasts award-winning neighborhoods and stunning natural landscapes, including the Great Basin National Park and Red Rock Canyon.

Plus, the secret is out. Nevada is a very business-friendly state with affordable housing and no state income tax.

Historically, the Nevada economy relied heavily on tourism and mining. But, with the financial perks, Nevada’s two major Metros, the Las Vegas Valley and Reno, have seen expansive growth in both population and a diversifying economy.

Sparks, a Reno suburb, welcomed a Tesla Gigafactory in 2016. In January 2023, the company announced a $3.6 billion expansion of the state-of-the-art battery facility adding 3,000 more jobs. After decades of trying, Las Vegas is now home to two professional sports teams, the Raiders and Stanley Cup championship winners the Vegas Golden Knights.

Living in Nevada offers incredible outdoor activities, such as hiking in the stunning Valley of Fire State Park, skiing in the picturesque Lake Tahoe region, and exploring the vast desert landscapes. Residents can access California Beaches, the Grand Canyon, Zion National Park, and Death Valley National Park within a comfortable driving distance.

With its unique blend of natural beauty, economic opportunities, and proximity to beautiful destinations, Nevada continues to attract individuals seeking an exceptional lifestyle. Just beware of the 120-degree summers in Southern Nevada.

#32 in population

Population

3,177,772

National Avg 6,652,315

#9 in population

Population Per Square Mile

28

National Avg 206.5 persons/square mile

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How Does Nevada Score?

D
Home Affordability
C
Cost of Living
A
Diversity

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Living in Nevada

Climate

How Does Nevada Compare?

#3
in Sunny Days
#50
in Annual Rainfall
#48
in Daytime Humidity

Healthcare

#41

How Does Nevada Compare?

#41
in Healthcare
#15
in Available Beds
#48
in Doctors Per Resident

1

Children's Hospitals

1

VA Medical Centers

14

VA Clinics

Nevada Marijuana Laws

Cost of Living

#32

How Does Nevada Compare?

#32
in Cost of Living
#20
in Minimum Hourly Wage
#16
in Living Wage

Nevada State Taxes

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Education in Nevada

#35

Nevada School Districts

8th Grade Proficiency (2022)

Ranked #39 in Mathematics

Basic Proficiency

56%

Proficient or Above

21%

Ranked #23 in Reading

Basic Proficiency

68%

Proficient or Above

29%

Education Attainment

High School Degree
87%
Bachelors Degree
26.1%

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Places (Cities & Towns)

Get to Know Nevada

State Capital

Carson City

Area Codes

702, 775

Time Zone

Pacific Time Zone, Mountain Time Zone

Number of Counties

17

Land Area (square miles)

109,860

Motto

All For Our Country and Battle Born

State Bird

Mountain bluebird

Housing

#38
#38 in home affordability

Median Home Value

$358,400

National $440,300

#37 in rent affordability

Median Rent

$1,238

National $1,702

Average Homeownership cost

$454

Taxes, Insurance, Utilities, HOA (no mortgage)

Total Households

1,141,952

Persons Per Household

2.65

Rent vs Own

Own 57.8%
Rent 42.2%

Economy

#27 in household income

Median Household Income

65,686

National $70,784

#26 in labor participation
% in Labor Force
63%
Poverty Rate
14.1%

Industries by Revenue

in $1,000s

Health & Social Assistance Revenue

$18,111,750

Accomodations & Food Revenue

$33,979,949

Transportation & Warehousing Revenue

$7,654,009

Per Capita Retail Sales

15,178

Counties

Diversity

#3
White alone
72.8%
Black or African American alone
10.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone
1.7%
Asian alone
9.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone
0.9%
Two or More Races
4.9%
Hispanic or Latino
29.9%
White alone, not Hispanic or Latino
46.6%

Foreign Born Persons

19.2%

Veterans

202503

Persons Under 5 years
5.7%
Persons Under 18 years
22.2%
Persons 65 years and over
16.5%

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