Las Vegas, Nevada

What's the cost of living in Las Vegas, NV?

Las Vegas offers many affordable options for those looking to rent instead of buy a home, but housing costs have increased in recent years and are higher than the national average. 

What's the best way to get around Las Vegas, NV?

Many Las Vegas residents choose to get around by car. Although traffic can be heavy at the "spaghetti bowl" interchange (where Interstate 15 intersects with U.S. Route 95) in the heart of the metro area, congestion eases at night, except on the Strip. Both downtown and in the suburbs, many streets feature separate bike lanes, and cyclists will find bike-friendly trails to help guide them safely through the valley.

The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) offers bus service throughout the Las Vegas valley, including Las Vegas proper and the neighboring city of Henderson. On the Strip, residents and tourists alike can take the Las Vegas Monorail from one end of the Strip to the other. Meanwhile, the smaller Aria Express Tram makes several stops near CityCenter. And thanks to Las Vegas' popularity as a tourist destination, cabs are plentiful (though you can't hail them from the street).

McCarran International Airport serves 30 airlines and is one of North America's busiest airports. Amtrak no longer serves the area by rail, but a Greyhound bus station is located in downtown Las Vegas.

Who lives in Las Vegas, NV?

Thanks to its mild winters and ample sunshine, Las Vegas appeals to a variety of age groups, from retirees to millennials. Despite its reputation as Sin City, Las Vegas encompasses many neighborhoods that are surprisingly family-friendly, particularly in the master-planned community of Summerlin and in the nearby town of Henderson. Meanwhile, more than half of Las Vegans are not married.

Las Vegas residents are more religious than some might expect given its nickname of Sin City, with roughly 36 percent of the metro area claiming affiliation. The majority of religious residents are Catholic or Evangelical Protestant.

What is there to do in Las Vegas, NV?

Residents of Las Vegas get to experience the best of both worlds: They can enjoy the larger-than-life personality of the Strip, or they can retreat to the more subdued parts of town.

While some people might balk at the idea of raising children in Las Vegas, there are plenty of kid-friendly activities available to keep families busy. For instance, Springs Preserve offers family-friendly events, in addition to its museum exhibits, botanical gardens and unique, desert-themed playground.

For residents who crave cooler temperatures and snow, the Lee Canyon ski and snowboard area in the Spring Mountains near Mount Charleston (where temperatures are roughly 20 degrees cooler) is a just over an hour's drive from downtown Las Vegas.