Best Neighborhoods in Las Vegas, NV
Comprehensive data on Las Vegas, NV including safety, walkability, affordability, and quality of life metrics.
Best Neighborhoods in Las Vegas, NV — Key Takeaways
Neighborhood-level ranking data for Las Vegas, NV is not yet available. Below is a comprehensive overview of Las Vegas as a whole.
Las Vegas has a population of 641,903, a median household income of $54,143, an unemployment rate of 5.2%, and a poverty rate of 14.7%. The median home value citywide is $350,000, which is 24% above the national average of $281,900.
Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.
Las Vegas at a Glance
Detailed neighborhood-level data for Las Vegas is coming soon. In the meantime, here is a comprehensive overview.
Median Home Value
$350,000
Nat'l avg: $281,900
Median Income
$54,143
Nat'l avg: $74,580
Population
641,903
Walk Score
94/100
Violent Crime
4.7 per 1K
Nat'l avg: 3.6 per 1K
Air Quality
AQI 40
Climate Risk
Relatively High
Unemployment
5.2%
Nat'l avg: 3.7%
Explore Nearby Cities in Nevada
Neighborhoods are ranked using the Kurby Score, a composite quality-of-life index that evaluates seven weighted categories based on publicly available data:
- Affordability
- 20% weight
- Walkability & Transit
- 15% weight
- Safety
- 15% weight
- Environment
- 15% weight
- Housing Market
- 15% weight
- Education
- 10% weight
- Economy
- 10% weight
Each category incorporates multiple data points. For example, Safety uses both violent and property crime rates; Environment considers air quality (AQI), noise levels, climate risk, and flood zone status; Housing Market factors in vacancy rates, homeownership rates, and effective tax rates.
Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, DOT National Transportation Noise Map, FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and EIA Electricity Data. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.
Based on nearby amenities, noise levels, and quality of life factors