Las Vegas, a Spanish word that means "the meadows,” is more than just a city of gaming.  It is a place where lives are created and families are raised every day.  Dubbed "the fastest growing metro­politan city in the U.S.,"   there has been a steady growth in the Valley for many years with no signs of slowing down.  Communities focus on educa­tion, community outreach   programs,    trans­portation, senior care and our youth. 

The Las Vegas valley maintains a steady climate and is not ravaged by natural disasters.  Combined with an appealing tax structure, this is enticing new companies to "set up shop"; giving Las Vegas a bursting economy that has attracted more than 750,000 new residents to the Valley since the early nineties.

Las Vegas has become a new begin­ning for many.  Come join us in our "Oasis in the Desert."

Las Vegas is the County Seat of Clark County, Nevada and rises 2,174 feet above sea level.

The city is...

            290 miles NE of Los Angeles

            378 miles NW of Phoenix

            675 miles SE of San Francisco

            447 miles S of Reno

Las Vegas sees sunshine 85% of the year (roughly 294 days) with low humidity and only 4.47 inches of rainfall per year.

Average high    80 F

Average low   58 F

Statistics for the Las Vegas Valley

Population of Clark County 

1,996,542

Average Age of Adults 

34.5

Median Household Income 

$53,704

Percent Population Married

51.8%

Population With Children

31.5%

 Why are people here?

Where do people live?

Why are people so eager to move         to Las Vegas?

New residents come from all parts of the country with 38% relocating from California.

17.5%

Like the Area

13.9%

To Live Near Relatives

13.1%

For a Better Lifestyle

13.1%

Retirement

64.7%

Single Family Homes

16.2%

Apartment

11.8%

Condo/Townhome

2.4%

Mobile Homes

1.4%

2 - 4plex

62.3%

Own Homes

37.7%

Rent

Average Apartment Rent

$857.17

Average Price Per Home

$252,093

Average Square Footage

2,059