Best Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in Las Vegas, NM
25 neighborhoods ranked by walkability, transit access, bikeability, job market, and affordable rent — the metrics that matter most to young professionals starting their careers.
Young Professional Neighborhoods in Las Vegas — Key Takeaways
The best neighborhood for young professionals in Las Vegas is Mesquite CDP with a YP Score of 100/100. The most affordable rent is in Doña Ana CDP at $705/month.
The unemployment rate in Las Vegas is 7.9%, 114% above the national average of 3.7%. The citywide median rent is $714/month (national average: $1,163). Median household income is $39,558.
Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, Walk Score, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and BLS. Last updated: March 2026.
Top 3 Neighborhoods for Young Professionals
| # | Neighborhood | YP Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesquite CDP | 100 | ||
| Las Tusas CDP | 100 | ||
| Canova CDP | 100 | ||
4 | Rowe CDP | 100 | |
5 | High Rolls CDP | 100 | |
6 | Sunshine CDP | 100 | |
7 | La Huerta CDP | 100 | |
8 | Mimbres CDP | 100 | |
9 | Sedillo CDP | 100 | |
10 | Carnuel CDP | 100 | |
11 | Cedro CDP | 100 | |
12 | Los Luceros CDP | 97 | |
13 | Boles Acres CDP | 95 | |
14 | Doña Ana CDP | 88 | |
15 | Tome CDP | 87 | |
16 | Atoka CDP | 83 | |
17 | Paa-Ko CDP | 79 | |
18 | Sandia Knolls CDP | 73 | |
19 | Las Maravillas CDP | 69 | |
20 | Mesita CDP | 63 | |
21 | Thoreau CDP | 36 | |
22 | Happy Valley CDP | 34 | |
23 | Keeler Farm CDP | 0 | |
24 | Pinedale CDP | 0 | |
25 | Salem CDP | 0 |
Rankings by Category
Top 5 neighborhoods in Las Vegas for each young professional metric.
Lowest unemployment rate
- 0.5%
- 0.7%
- 2.0%
- 2.6%
- 3.1%
Lowest median rent
- $705
- $869
- $940
- $972
Lowest violent crime rate
- 7.2 per 1K
- 8.0 per 1K
- 9.5 per 1K
- 9.9 per 1K
- 10.6 per 1K
Highest median household income
- $199,583
- $100,781
- $100,694
- $98,298
- $90,708
Lowest median home value
- $39,000
- $44,400
- $50,700
- $62,100
- $97,000
Neighborhoods are ranked using the Young Professional (YP) Score, a composite index that prioritizes the metrics most important to early-career professionals choosing where to live:
- Walkability (Walk Score)
- 25% weight
- Transit Access (Transit Score)
- 20% weight
- Job Market (Unemployment Rate)
- 20% weight
- Affordable Rent (Median Rent)
- 20% weight
- Bikeability (Bike Score)
- 15% weight
Walkability is weighted highest because young professionals tend to prefer neighborhoods where daily errands, dining, and entertainment are accessible on foot. Transit and bikeability scores reflect commute flexibility without car ownership. The job market factor rewards low unemployment, while affordable rent ensures neighborhoods are financially accessible to early-career earners.
Data Sources: Walk Score (walkability, transit, and bike scores), US Census Bureau American Community Survey (median rent, unemployment rate), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (crime rates), and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). All data is updated on a rolling basis as new releases become available.