Las Vegas, NV

Las Vegas NV scores 51/100 on safety (well below average). Crime is about 33% above the national average. Research block-level crime data and visit after dark before you commit.

Detail: overall crime index 133 (100 = avg); violent crime index 119; property crime index 147. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Las Vegas. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Las Vegas is about $1,563/month (moderate). At $1,563/month for a typical unit, you need about $56,268+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $427,900.

Median household income is $73,877, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($73,877) clears the $56,268 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 82°F (highs near 89°F, lows near 74°F).

Midafternoon outdoor time is limited most of summer without shade and water. Plan on summer electric bills around $200–$300/month for a typical apartment if you run AC hard. If you visit, go in July or August. That is the real test.

Who tends to thrive in Las Vegas: (1) Households earning $56,268+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $1,563/month (2) Movers with a locked job offer in Las Vegas who already priced rent and commute (3) Buyers comparing mid-size metros who will tour multiple ZIPs before signing (4) People who will visit on a weekday and a weekend before committing (not just a long weekend)

Who should look elsewhere: (1) People with young kids who want to let them roam freely (crime pressure is real here; safety 51/100) (2) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Las Vegas does not clear every bar) (3) People who will not research ZIP-level crime maps before leasing

Income sniff test: clear about $56,268 household income for $1,563/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Las Vegas scores 51/100 on safety with $1,563/month typical rent. Run the numbers against your income before committing.