Paradise, Nevada is situated in a very advantageous location, approximately 10 miles southeast from the center of culture and entertainment, Las Vegas, in Clark County.While outside of the Las Vegas, Nevada city limits, it contains most of the Las Vegas Strip, as well as McCarran International Airport. Therefore, many tourists visiting "Las Vegas" actually spend all of their time in Paradise. The township was created primarily to prevent the City of Las Vegas from annexing the Strip. Paradise appeals to those who wish for a quiet, suburban lifestyle as well as those who want to be within driving distance of the world-famous entertainment, casinos and excitement of the Las Vegas area.

Covering a large area and located on the Nevada Plateau, Paradise is also within a short drive of the mountains, Lake Mead, Lake Havasu and the mighty Colorado River. Like much of the rest of Clark County, Paradise is supported in large part by the strong economy flowing out of Las Vegas. Transportation, lodging and entertainment all contribute heavily to the town's thriving economic base.

Like any family-friendly community, Paradise also features libraries, centrally located shopping centers, parks and more. Lest you worry about scorching heat, it should be pointed out that Paradise and the surrounding area actually enjoy quite mild weather for most of the year, with the yearly average temperature only 68 degrees.

For residents with families, the large Clark County School District provides public education for students from pre-kindergarten through high school. Many continuing educational opportunities are nearby, including the outstanding University of Nevada at Las Vegas.

If having fun is your idea of heaven, then you will find yourself in paradise in Paradise! With everything from themed casino malls, to family entertainment to "ghost towns" not far away, with the strip, and the all the hands-on museums for the kids, there is something to do and see every hour of the day or night.

Paradise truly is a paradise! Come and check it out - you'll be glad you did!

Housing Cost

Home choices are almost limitless as well, from apartments, condos, cluster homes and large single-family homes, condominiums and townhouses, as well as some undeveloped land, there is something for everyone. Homes in this area are very reasonable with a large 2,500 square foot home in a gated community, with full amenities (like pool, basketball and tennis courts) for $200,000.

There are older, more established neighborhoods and subdivisions as well. Many people make the mistake of thinking that Vegas is all lights and action all the time, but Paradise is really a good place to raise a family, with safe streets and excellent, all year round education.

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $276,500

Demographics

Population (year 2000): 186,070. Paradise covers 47.1 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 2,055 feet above sea level.

Zip codes: 89119

Weather

Paradise, NV climate is very hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 90'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 36.60 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 26 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 21 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Paradise is 4.49 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is February with an average rainfall of 0.69 Inches.

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