Located at the northern tip of the Las Vegas Valley, North Las Vegas is one of Nevada’s fastest growing cities. North Las Vegas is characterized by its friendly atmosphere, development opportunities, civic pride and responsive government. Located in Clark County, the City is surrounded by majestic mountains, desert valleys and an underlying current of dynamic growth. North Las Vegas has something for everyone including vacation, recreational, cultural and historical attractions. This is an exciting time in the history of North Las Vegas. North Las Vegas is a unique community to live, work and play. North Las Vegas is "Your Community of Choice."

Many people do not realize that North Las Vegas is a separate city from Las Vegas.  While it doesn’t have the famous Las Vegas Strip, there are several hotels and casinos that call North Las Vegas home.  You can gamble, see a movie, bowl, ice skate, and golf, just to name a few activities available in the city recently named as the fastest growing city in the country. 

North Las Vegas is an attractive, affordable alternative to Las Vegas and Henderson. The city offers several beautiful Master Planned Communities with homes, stores, schools, commercial development. Excellent employment opportunities are available. New to the city is Target, Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Petsmart, several new restaurants, fitness clubs, grocery/drug stores and other services. Located in the Golden Triangle, close to Las Vegas downtown and "strip" with easy access via I-15 and US 95. The community is very involved in high-tech business centers, commercial centers and new housing developments for every budget! North Las Vegas is affordable and convenient. It is surrounded by mountains, making it very picturesque. A great alternative Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada. Although it has tripled in population since 1990, home prices are among the most affordable in southern Nevada.

A 30-year economic redevelopment plan, launched in 1990, has already begun to pay dividends. The city is already home to the bulk of Southern Nevada's manufacturing, distribution, and industrial facilities, and more companies are on the way, particularly in the older areas of the city, where an effort is under way to attract new business with an expanded redevelopment zone and public beautification efforts. Since 1990, more than $79 million in private investment and $28.2 million in public investment have occurred. With more than 1,300 acres of industrial parks, North Las Vegas is known as a business-friendly city, but residential development is also on the rise. In 2000, the city purchased a 1,200-acre parcel of land from the federal government, to be used for a Summerlin-style development of six upscale villages.

Housing Cost

North Las Vegas condominiums and town homes for sale typically range from $210,000 to $320,000, whereas North Las Vegas single family homes for sale typically range from $225,000 to $1,200,000. On the low end, North Las Vegas housing can start as low as $100,000 and go up as high as $1,700,000. Land for sale in North Las Vegas typically averages from $450,000 to $750,000 per acre.

Demographics

Estimated population in July 2006: 197,567. North Las Vegas covers 78.5 square miles.  It sites at an elevation of 1,845 feet above sea level.

Climate

North Las Vegas, NV climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 99.99 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is December with an average minimum temperature of 27.80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be relatively big during summer with a difference that can reach 39 degrees Fahrenheit, and relatively big during winter with an average difference of 33 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at North Las Vegas is 4.05 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is January with an average rainfall of 0.59 Inches.

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