{"id":94267,"date":"2025-04-23T14:30:38","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T21:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=94267"},"modified":"2025-04-30T12:29:23","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T19:29:23","slug":"best-places-to-live-in-nevada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-nevada\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Best Places to Live in Nevada in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-if-you-re-planning-on-moving-to-nevada-add-these-cities-to-your-list\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re planning on moving to Nevada, add these cities to your list.<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/state\/Nevada\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nevada<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a dry, rugged haven of tall mountains, vast desert, and endless possibilities. Most of the state lies within the unique <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/articles\/basinrange.htm\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basin and Range province<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, characterized by desert landscapes and abrupt changes in elevation, shifting between narrow mountain chains and flat valleys. Two deserts cover most of the state: the dry <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/lake\/learn\/nature\/deserts.htm#:~:text=With%20a%20breadth%20of%20almost,driest%20desert%20in%20North%20America.\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mojave Desert<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the south, and the cold <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blm.gov\/programs\/fish-and-wildlife\/wildlife\/about\/nevada#:~:text=Nevada%20is%20primarily%20defined%20by,considered%20the%20only%20cold%20desert.\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great Basin Desert<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> filling the rest.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This varied geography lends itself to an array of outdoor recreation, including hiking, skiing, river rafting, climbing, and more. And with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wrcc.dri.edu\/Climate\/narrative_nv.php\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plenty of sunshine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the state has become a popular migration destination, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lasvegassun.com\/news\/2021\/aug\/12\/census-nevada-population-grew-15-over-last-decade\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">growing by 15%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> since 2010. Southern Nevada, specifically the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/housing-migration-trends-q2-2023\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Las Vegas Valley<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewjournal.com\/business\/where-are-the-majority-of-new-nevada-residents-moving-from-2877659\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">most popular spot<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and where more than <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usgs.gov\/publications\/nevada-and-landsat#:~:text=Nevada&#039;s%20geography%20is%20colorful%E2%80%94and,south%20has%20long%2C%20hot%20summers.\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">72% of the state\u2019s population<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lives. Northwestern Nevada is the other population center, home to cities like Reno and Carson City.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nevada&#8217;s climate is predominantly arid and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drought.gov\/states\/nevada\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prone to drought<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 it\u2019s the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.unr.edu\/climate\/?page_id=112\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">driest state in the country<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 but the climate varies widely from north to south. Northern Nevada has long, cold winters, while Southern Nevada has long, dry summers. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasvegasnevada.gov\/News\/Blog\/Detail\/monsoon-season#:~:text=As%20the%20land%20heats%20up,late%20June%20to%20mid%2DSeptember.\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer monsoons<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are fairly common in the south, while more precipitation in the north falls during the winter and spring.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, which cities in The Silver State are right for you? In this Redfin article, we\u2019ve uncovered the best places to live in Nevada, ranking them on qualities such as affordability, navigability, and number of amenities. You can find more information about our methodology <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-methodology\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or at the bottom of the article.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-best-places-to-live-in-nevada-nbsp\"><b>The best places to live in Nevada&nbsp;<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#h-1-las-vegas-nv\">Las Vegas, NV<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#h-2-reno-nv\">Reno, NV<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#h-3-winchester-nv\">Winchester, NV<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#h-4-paradise-nv\">Paradise, NV<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#h-5-sparks-nv\">Sparks, NV<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#h-6-spring-valley-nv\">Spring Valley, NV<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#h-7-north-las-vegas-nv\">North Las Vegas, NV<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#h-8-whitney-nv\">Whitney, NV<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#h-9-carson-city-nv\">Carson City, NV<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#h-10-summerlin-south-nv\">Summerlin South, NV<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GettyImages-1412390687.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view of downtown city during dusk in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.\" class=\"wp-image-84241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GettyImages-1412390687.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GettyImages-1412390687-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GettyImages-1412390687-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GettyImages-1412390687-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GettyImages-1412390687-267x150.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GettyImages-1412390687-1120x630.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GettyImages-1412390687-533x300.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-las-vegas-nv\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Las Vegas, NV<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><b>Population:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">660,929<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Median Sale Price:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$450,000<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Median Rent Price:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,910<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Average Commute Time:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25.8 minutes<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Unemployment Rate:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.3%<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Las Vegas tops our list as the best place to live in Nevada. Lovingly known as \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbclosangeles.com\/super-bowl-2024\/why-is-las-vegas-called-sin-city\/3327334\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sin City<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u201d Las Vegas is an internationally-renowned resort city in the middle of the Mojave Desert, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/what-is-las-vegas-known-for\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">known for<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> its bright lights, extravagance, and everything else under the sun. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/sunniest-cities-in-the-us\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunny weather<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is common, too. A relatively affordable cost of living, numerous amenities, easy outdoor access, and a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewjournal.com\/business\/weve-landed-the-plane-how-nevadas-workforce-is-changing-3024218\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diverse job market<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also helped it earn top marks.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with the Strip, popular landmarks in Las Vegas include the High Roller, Stratosphere Tower, Sphere, and the Neon Museum. Residents can also enjoy <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thenevadaindependent.com\/article\/fact-brief-does-nevada-have-no-income-tax\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">no income tax<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtuance.com\/blog\/property-tax-rates-las-vegas\/#:~:text=Las%20Vegas%20has%20some%20of,of%20the%20home&#039;s%20appraised%20value.\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">low property taxes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ktnv.com\/money\/study-nevada-residents-pay-more-than-370-a-month-on-utility-bills\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">affordable utility bills<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Utility prices like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lasvegassun.com\/news\/2024\/mar\/12\/customers-lament-soaring-bills-southwest-gas-reite\/#:~:text=The%20increase%20in%20gas%20bills,an%20increase%20of%20nearly%2070%25.\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">electricity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lasvegassun.com\/news\/2024\/mar\/12\/customers-lament-soaring-bills-southwest-gas-reite\/#:~:text=The%20increase%20in%20gas%20bills,an%20increase%20of%20nearly%2070%25.\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are rising, though, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasvegasnevada.gov\/News\/Blog\/Detail\/lake-mead-water-shortage\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">water security<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lvvwd.com\/conservation\/measures\/index.html\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drought<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are ongoing issues.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Las Vegas has seen remarkable growth in the past 20 years. In fact, the metro\u2019s population has <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/eros.usgs.gov\/earthshots\/las-vegas-nevada-usa\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nearly doubled since 2000<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. On top of this, Las Vegas was a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/housing-migration-trends-q2-2023\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">top migration destination<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during the pandemic for homebuyers seeking sunshine and affordability. However, this popularity has helped push housing costs higher; from January 2021 to March 2025, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/10201\/NV\/Las-Vegas\/housing-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">house prices rose 26.5%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite its reputation for opulence and abundance, Las Vegas is actually a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unr.edu\/nevada-today\/nevada-stories\/las-vegas-sustainability\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">testament to sustainability<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/las-vegas-water-conservation-grass\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">water reclamation and reuse<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lvwash.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Las Vegas Wash<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one example of conservation: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewjournal.com\/opinion\/opinion-columns\/victor-joecks\/victor-joecks-las-vegas-isnt-running-out-of-water-2612231\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">99% of treated indoor water<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the Las Vegas Valley gets redistributed along the Wash back to Lake Mead. Natural runoff and excess water <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snwa.com\/environment\/las-vegas-wash\/index.html\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">constitute most<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the rest of the flow. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/10201\/NV\/Las-Vegas\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Las Vegas homes for sale<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/nevada\/las-vegas-houses\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Las Vegas houses for rent<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Nevada\/Las-Vegas\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Las Vegas apartments for rent<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"945\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Reno-Nevada-945x630.jpg\" alt=\"Reno, Nevada with mountains in the background_Getty\" class=\"wp-image-81029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Reno-Nevada-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Reno-Nevada-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Reno-Nevada-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Reno-Nevada-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Reno-Nevada-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Reno-Nevada-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Reno-Nevada.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-reno-nv\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Reno, NV<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><b>Population:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">274,915<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Median Sale Price:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$550,000<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Median Rent Price:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,550<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Average Commute Time:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20.6 minutes<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Unemployment Rate:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.6%<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/what-is-reno-nv-known-for\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known as<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the \u201cBiggest Little City in the World,\u201d Reno combines a small-town atmosphere with big-city amenities and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-reno-nv\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plenty of things to do<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, leading to a wonderful place to call home. Reno is located in Northwestern Nevada near the California border, 4,500 feet high in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Outdoor recreation, casinos, large parks, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unr.edu\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a university<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and delicious cuisine are what define this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nvhistoricalsociety.org\/exhibits\/reno-history\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">historic city<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reno sees an average of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rgj.com\/story\/life\/outdoors\/2020\/09\/11\/renos-unique-weather-explained\/3470413001\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">300 days of sunshine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and 7.5 inches of precipitation per year. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncei.noaa.gov\/access\/us-climate-normals\/#dataset=normals-annualseasonal&amp;timeframe=30&amp;location=NV&amp;station=USW00023185\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some winter snow<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is common, but most falls in the nearby mountains. Reno is also just an hour outside <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tahoeactivities.com\/lake-tahoe-recreation\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lake Tahoe<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and many other lakes and mountains, meaning four-season recreation is a short drive away. Mount Rose is the nearest ski resort.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In part because of its mountainous location and hip, college-town vibe, Reno has become a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kolotv.com\/2021\/08\/13\/reno-area-grew-by-153-last-decade-7-rural-counties-lost-population\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">very popular place to live<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. As a result, however, house prices have risen steadily, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/15627\/NV\/Reno\/housing-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">climbing 21%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> since January 2021. This has led to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kolotv.com\/2024\/05\/08\/reno-receive-3-million-combat-local-housing-crisis\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increased needs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for affordable housing, even as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/business.nv.gov\/News_Media\/Press_Releases\/2024\/Labor\/Changes_coming_to_Nevada%E2%80%99s_minimum_wage,_overtime_effective_July_1,_2024\/#:~:text=The%20final%20increase%20effective%20July,employer%20offered%20qualified%20health%20benefits.\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">minimum wages rise<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> statewide.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Importantly, the outskirts of Reno sit on the edge of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reno.gov\/government\/departments\/fire-department\/fire-prevention\/wildfires-and-living-in-the-wildland-urban-interface\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wildland Urban Interface<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, meaning wildfire danger is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/riskfactor.com\/city\/reno-nv\/3260600_fsid\/fire\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">especially high<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, particularly in the dry and hot summers. Along with fires, concurrent smoke <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2021\/08\/25\/us\/reno-tahoe-wildfire-air-quality-covid-climate-change\/index.html\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can cause poor air quality<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In fact, Reno has <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thisisreno.com\/2024\/04\/reno-makes-worst-air-quality-list-in-annual-report-card\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">among the worst<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> air quality in the U.S., with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/riskfactor.com\/city\/reno-nv\/3260600_fsid\/air\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smoke and ozone<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the primary drivers. On the bright side, rainfall is slightly more frequent and drought conditions are generally less severe than around Las Vegas. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/15627\/NV\/Reno\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Reno homes for sale<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/nevada\/reno-houses\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Reno houses for rent<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Nevada\/Reno\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Reno apartments for rent<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_158509826.jpg\" alt=\"winchester-nv\" class=\"wp-image-94276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_158509826.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_158509826-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_158509826-1024x410.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_158509826-768x307.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_158509826-600x240.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-winchester-nv\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Winchester, NV<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><b>Population:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">37,531<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Median Sale Price:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$382,000<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Median Rent Price:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,215<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Average Commute Time:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25.6 minutes<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Unemployment Rate:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.7%<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewjournal.com\/local\/the-strip\/knowing-vegas-why-isnt-the-strip-in-las-vegas\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">portion of the Strip<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Winchester is just south of Downtown Las Vegas and the third-best place to live in Nevada. Winchester is one of many towns south of Las Vegas that often get lumped together. The area offers a lower cost of living than Las Vegas while retaining most of the same upscale amenities.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One major benefit of living in Winchester is its navigability to other parts of the city. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lvmonorail.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Las Vegas Monorail<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers transportation to nearby casinos and hotels in Paradise, which is perfect for a fun night out or if you work in the area. You can also easily walk from one of the stations to nearby amenities, like Allegiant Stadium, where you can watch the NFL\u2019s Las Vegas Raiders.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like the rest of the Valley, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snwa.com\/water-resources\/where-water-comes-from\/index.html#:~:text=Colorado%20River%20water%20and%20local,Las%20Vegas%20Valley%20groundwater%20basin.\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">most of the city\u2019s water<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> comes from Lake Mead, and drought is often a major issue. Nevada actually gets the lowest portion of water from the lake out of seven states and Mexico but uses and reuses it <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uSSYPQOMjH4&amp;embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.snwa.com%2F&amp;source_ve_path=MjM4NTE&amp;feature=emb_title\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">incredibly efficiently<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/26747\/NV\/Winchester\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Winchester homes for sale<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/nevada\/winchester-houses\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Winchester houses for rent<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Nevada\/Winchester\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Winchester apartments for rent<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"946\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_2410108047-946x630.jpg\" alt=\"paradise-nv\" class=\"wp-image-94275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_2410108047-946x630.jpg 946w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_2410108047-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_2410108047-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_2410108047-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_2410108047-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_2410108047-451x300.jpg 451w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_2410108047.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 946px) 100vw, 946px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-paradise-nv\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Paradise, NV<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><b>Population:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">186,178<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Median Sale Price:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$395,000<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Median Rent Price:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,255<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Average Commute Time:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23.1 minutes<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Unemployment Rate:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.9%<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next on our list is Paradise, a large Las Vegas suburb just south of Winchester. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/what-is-paradise-nv-known-for\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known for<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> being home to half of the Las Vegas Strip and its more affordable cost of living, Paradise has it all. Similar to Winchester, the Las Vegas Monorail offers convenient access along the Strip to the most popular amenities. However, some areas <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/vitalvegas\/confirmed-most-las-vegas-restaurants-too-loud-to-hold-a-conversation\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can be quite loud<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and nightlife can make living in the area difficult.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paradise is much more than just a vacation town, though. The city stretches pretty far south past Interstate 215 and east toward Whitney, and contains many neighborhoods, parks, and public spaces along its gridded streets. Some popular hangout spots include Sunset Park, Duck Creek Park, and the Saint Rose Parkway Trail. The famous <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mandalaybay.mgmresorts.com\/en\/entertainment\/shark-reef-aquarium.html\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is also within city limits.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those who prefer outdoor excursions, everything you need is an hour away. Sloan Canyon and Red Rock Canyon are two of the most popular for quick day trips, while heading out to Charleston Peak is perfect for a longer outing. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leecanyonlv.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lee Canyon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is generally where people visit for four-season recreation, with hiking and climbing in the summer, and skiing in the winter. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/24827\/NV\/Paradise\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Paradise homes for sale<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/nevada\/paradise-houses\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Paradise houses for rent<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Nevada\/Paradise\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Paradise apartments for rent<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"945\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_2181010211-945x630.jpg\" alt=\"sparks-nv\" class=\"wp-image-94274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_2181010211-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_2181010211-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_2181010211-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_2181010211-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_2181010211-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_2181010211-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_2181010211.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-sparks-nv\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Sparks, NV<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><b>Population:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">110,323<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Median Sale Price:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$522,000<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Median Rent Price:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,800<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Average Commute Time:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23.1 minutes<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Unemployment Rate:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.9%<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located just east of Reno, Sparks comes in at number five on our list of the best places to live in Nevada. Sparks and Reno are often lumped together due to their similar amenities, but they have some distinct differences. For example, Sparks is generally quieter, more suburban, and a bit more affordable for homebuyers. Both cities have easy access to the outdoors and plenty of amenities, but <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/travelnevada.com\/cities\/sparks\/#:~:text=Sparks%2C%20Nevada,-The%20city%20of&amp;text=Originally%20a%20swathe%20of%20Truckee,outlet%20capital%20of%20Washoe%20County.\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sparks is particularly known<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for its outlet malls. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddevelopment.com\/outlets-at-legends\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outlets at Legends<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the most popular.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interestingly, one of the city\u2019s largest parks, Sparks Marina Park Lake, began as a gravel pit but <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sparks-Marina-AIG-2023_ADA.pdf\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">filled when the Truckee River flooded<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 1997. It\u2019s now a well-used marina for kayaking, rushing, and more. You can head south to see the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=reno+rodeo&amp;rlz=1C1GCEU_enUS987US988&amp;oq=reno+rodeo&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqDQgAEAAYgwEYsQMYgAQyDQgAEAAYgwEYsQMYgAQyDQgBEAAYgwEYsQMYgAQyEwgCEC4YgwEYrwEYxwEYsQMYgAQyBwgDEAAYgAQyDQgEEC4YrwEYxwEYgAQyBwgFEC4YgAQyBwgGEAAYgAQyBggHEEUYQNIBCDI5MDlqMGo0qAIAsAIB&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reno Rodeo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, too.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like many cities in the west, Sparks <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.up.com\/aboutup\/train_town\/sparks_nv\/index.htm\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">was born as a railroad town<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which helped give it its nickname of \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/artrail.washoecounty.us\/sites\/rock-park.php#:~:text=Sparks%20was%20given%20the%20nickname,official%20Sparks%20High%20School%20mascot.\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rail City<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d As more people moved in, the city <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nevadaappeal.com\/news\/2019\/nov\/27\/no-mystery-about-the-history-of-sparks\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">expanded east<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into the floodplains and hills. Trains still regularly chug through town.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Truckee River flows through the heart of the city and is the site of numerous parks, the most famous of which is Rock Park. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tahoepyramidtrail.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tahoe Pyramid Trail<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also runs through the city and follows the river for nearly 114 miles, consisting of dirt, paved, and historic roads. The trail terminus is still being extended and will eventually run all the way to Pyramid Lake. Be sure to purchase a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pyramidlake.us\/permits\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">day-use pass<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to ride the final stretch starting in Wadsworth.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Nevada\/Paradise\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Sparks homes for sale<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/nevada\/sparks-houses\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Sparks houses for rent<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Nevada\/Sparks\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Sparks apartments for rent<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"945\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_1025428045-945x630.jpg\" alt=\"spring-valley-nv\" class=\"wp-image-94273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_1025428045-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_1025428045-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_1025428045-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_1025428045-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_1025428045-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_1025428045-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_1025428045.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-spring-valley-nv\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Spring Valley, NV<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><b>Population:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">219,913<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Median Sale Price:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$455,000<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Median Rent Price:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,600<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Average Commute Time:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22.6 minutes<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Unemployment Rate:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4%<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spring Valley is beloved as a quiet refuge just five minutes west from Las Vegas, but it has a lot going for it beyond that. There are golf courses, casinos, and all the grocery stores and restaurants you would expect within a short drive from home. Rainbow Springs, The Arroyo Market Square, and the Grand Canyon Parkway are some popular shopping centers.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like the rest of the valley, Spring Valley has been undergoing a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewjournal.com\/business\/housing\/how-fast-is-the-southwest-las-vegas-valley-growing-3046446\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tremendous amount of growth<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recently, as people look to spread out around Las Vegas. While people flock there for its affordability, this popularity has pushed <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/25785\/NV\/Spring-Valley\/housing-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">house prices up 27%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> since January 2021. You can commonly find new retail and housing construction throughout the area.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many green spaces are reserved for golf courses and private neighborhoods, like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/neighborhood\/108367\/NV\/Spring-Valley\/Rhodes-Ranch\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rhodes Ranch<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/neighborhood\/108509\/NV\/Spring-Valley\/Spanish-Trail\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spanish Trail<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but there are parks in the area, too. Charlie Frias Park and Desert Breeze Park are two well-known spots. And remember, you\u2019re just minutes away from open mountain trails, lakes, and more. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/25785\/NV\/Spring-Valley\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Spring Valley homes for sale<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/nevada\/spring-valley-houses\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Spring Valley houses for rent<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Nevada\/Spring-Valley\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Spring Valley apartments for rent<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"728\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_86205688.jpg\" alt=\"north-las-vegas-nv\" class=\"wp-image-94272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_86205688.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_86205688-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_86205688-1024x621.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_86205688-768x466.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_86205688-247x150.jpg 247w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_86205688-1038x630.jpg 1038w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_86205688-495x300.jpg 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-north-las-vegas-nv\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. North Las Vegas, NV<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><b>Population:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">284,771<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Median Sale Price:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$420,000<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Median Rent Price:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,590<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Average Commute Time:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26.9 minutes<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Unemployment Rate:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5%<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As its name implies, North Las Vegas (NLV) is just north of Las Vegas, spreading into the vast Mojave Desert. Development generally ends at the Bruce Woodbury Beltway. Affordability has long been one of the top selling points of NLV, with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/13363\/NV\/North-Las-Vegas\/housing-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">median sale prices<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> below Las Vegas. Recently, though, NLV\u2019s prices have begun to catch up.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Las Vegas was fairly unknown until it began undergoing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com\/our-city\/about-north-las-vegas\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tremendous growth<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> starting in the early 2000s. Since then, it\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewjournal.com\/business\/how-north-las-vegas-went-from-near-bankruptcy-to-fast-growing-city-3047224\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">attracted large employers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like Amazon and Kroger and welcomed tens of thousands of people to its many neighborhoods. Paired with its favorable tax environment and relative affordability, the city can be a great place to buy a home and start or continue your career.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Four-season recreation is popular in the area, with parks and trails weaving through the city. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.traillink.com\/trail\/lower-las-vegas-wash-trail\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower Las Vegas Wash Trail<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com\/things-to-do\/parks-and-recreation\/parks\/craig-ranch-regional-park\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Craig Ranch Regional Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are some of the most popular spaces for walking, cycling, and enjoying the endless sunshine. You can even discover ancient history at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/parks.nv.gov\/parks\/ice-age-fossils\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ice Age Fossils State Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and compare yourself to Pleistocene life. Summertime recreation can be hard, as the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/19january2017snapshot.epa.gov\/sites\/production\/files\/2016-09\/documents\/climate-change-nv.pdf\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">climate continues to warm<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, though.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those looking for some catered entertainment, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lvms.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Las Vegas Motor Speedway<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is in the far northeast of town and holds events ranging from NASCAR races to concerts. Casinos, cinemas, and restaurants are generally located closer to the Strip or in shopping centers. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/13363\/NV\/North-Las-Vegas\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>North Las Vegas homes for sale<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/nevada\/north-las-vegas-houses\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>North Las Vegas houses for rent<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Nevada\/North-Las-Vegas\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>North Las Vegas apartments for rent<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_1873602502.jpg\" alt=\"whitney-nv\" class=\"wp-image-94271\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-whitney-nv\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Whitney, NV<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><b>Population:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">46,268<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Median Sale Price:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$345,000<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Median Rent Price:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,200<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Average Commute Time:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28.8 minutes<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Unemployment Rate:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5.4%<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located along the Las Vegas Wash southeast of Las Vegas, Whitney is the eighth-best place to live in Nevada on our list. Formerly known as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/clark.granicus.com\/player\/clip\/2356?view_id=17&amp;redirect=true\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">East Las Vegas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Whitney is a small, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/news3lv.com\/news\/local\/east-las-vegas-among-most-affordable-places-to-live-in-nevada-study-finds\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">affordable suburb<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with numerous amenities and easy access to the outdoors. Importantly, Whitney has seen a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.family-to-family.org\/communities\/whitney-nevada\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rise in poverty rates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> since the early 2000s, but <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lasvegassun.com\/news\/2024\/feb\/13\/las-vegas-developers-affordable-housing-plans-face\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">affordable housing developments<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are in progress.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boulder Highway runs through the center of town all the way to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/8147\/NV\/Henderson\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Henderson<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and is where most amenities are located. Of course, you can easily drive 20 minutes (depending on traffic) to the Strip for everything you might need. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rtcws.rtcsnv.com\/routepdf\/bhx.pdf\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boulder Highway Express<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is your best public transportation option into Downtown Las Vegas.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most popular attractions in the city is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarkcountynv.gov\/government\/departments\/parks___recreation\/wetlands_park\/index.php\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clark County Wetlands<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Created by the restorative Las Vegas Wash, the Wetlands is a desert oasis that features trails, scenery, and plenty of wildlife. The area is especially popular during the hot summer months. Other parks include the Hollywood Regional Park and Whitney Mesa Nature Preserve.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also just about hike your way to Lake Las Vegas and its serene views, and you\u2019re not far from Boulder City, the Hoover Dam, and Lake Mead. Lake Mead actually offers some of the region\u2019s best boating, fishing, and summertime recreation, as long as it has <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mead.uslakes.info\/level.asp\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sufficient water supply<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/26709\/NV\/Whitney\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Whitney homes for sale<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/nevada\/whitney-houses\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Whitney houses for rent<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Nevada\/Whitney\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Whitney apartments for rent<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"945\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_743678713-945x630.jpg\" alt=\"carson-city-nv\" class=\"wp-image-94270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_743678713-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_743678713-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_743678713-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_743678713-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_743678713-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_743678713-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_743678713.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-carson-city-nv\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Carson City, NV<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><b>Population:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">58,036<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Median Sale Price:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$535,000<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Median Rent Price:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,310<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Average Commute Time:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21.3 minutes<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Unemployment Rate:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.8%<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The capital of Nevada and closest city to Tahoe, Carson City is the ninth city on our list. Carson City is a small town that has seen steady growth over the years due to its desirable location, small-town feel, and easy access to the outdoors. Plus, you\u2019re just 30 minutes from shops and restaurants in Reno.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like most cities in Nevada, housing prices have skyrocketed in recent years, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/carsonnow.org\/story\/06\/21\/2022\/while-market-may-be-cooling-current-available-housing-still-statistically-unafforda\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pricing out<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> many long-time residents. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/2499\/NV\/Carson-City\/rental-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rent prices<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are more affordable, fortunately.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoor recreation is a breeze in Carson City. Two massive lakes, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.recreation.gov\/camping\/gateways\/2025\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lake Tahoe<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/parks.nv.gov\/parks\/washoe-lake\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Washoe Lake<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, are within a 30-minute drive from downtown and provide all of the year-round recreation you could need. Plenty of hikes, climbing spots, golf courses, riverine trails, and gorgeous viewpoints are on your doorstep, too. Kings Canyon Waterfalls and Carson River Park are good spots for a quick jaunt.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The climate in Carson City is similar to Reno but with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncei.noaa.gov\/access\/us-climate-normals\/#dataset=normals-annualseasonal&amp;timeframe=30&amp;location=NV&amp;station=USC00261485\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">less snow<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and more precipitation overall. Temperatures are also generally mild year-round, averaging 3.3\u00b0F cooler.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similar to Reno, a majority of Carson City is at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/riskfactor.com\/city\/carson-city-nv\/3209700_fsid\/fire\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">severe risk of wildfires<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dcnr.nv.gov\/news\/air-quality-expected-to-reach-unhealthy-to-very-unhealthy-levels-in-carson-city-douglas-co\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">poor air quality<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The combination of the region\u2019s dry climate and the tall, forested mountains west of the city make for prime wildfire conditions. If you\u2019re thinking of moving to the area, make sure you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-a-wildfire\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prepare your home for a wildfire<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/indoor-air-pollution\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">protect your indoor air quality<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/2499\/NV\/Carson-City\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Carson City homes for sale<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/nevada\/carson-city-houses\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Carson City houses for rent<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Nevada\/Carson-City\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Carson City apartments for rent<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"945\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_1485452477-945x630.jpg\" alt=\"summerlin-nv\" class=\"wp-image-94269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_1485452477-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_1485452477-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_1485452477-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_1485452477-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_1485452477-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_1485452477-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_1485452477.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-summerlin-south-nv\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. Summerlin South, NV<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><b>Population:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30,075<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Median Sale Price:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$775,000<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Median Rent Price:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$2,015<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Average Commute Time:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23.8 minutes<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Unemployment Rate:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.3%<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summerlin South rounds out our list as the tenth-best place to live in Nevada. Not to be confused with the nearby <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/neighborhood\/767374\/NV\/Las-Vegas\/Summerlin\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summerlin neighborhood<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Summerlin South is a small, upscale suburb west of Las Vegas. The town is known for its many golf courses, laid-back lifestyle, and easy access to downtown Las Vegas and outdoor recreation.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its many neighborhoods, including Peccole Ranch and The Lakes, offer master-planned, secluded communities that allow you to unwind. And you don\u2019t have to travel far for most amenities, either; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/summerlin.com\/downtown-summerlin\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Downtown Summerlin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/canyon-pointe-las-vegas\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canyon Pointe<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have everything you need, including grocery stores, restaurants, ice skating rinks, shopping centers, and casinos.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoor recreation should be your top-ticket item. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redrockcanyonlv.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is right on the town\u2019s doorstep and is one of the most popular spots in the entire Las Vegas Valley. Red Rock contains 195,819 acres of trails, roads, campsites, climbing routes, red rock sandstone peaks, and ancient <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/petr\/learn\/historyculture\/what.htm#:~:text=Petroglyphs%20are%20rock%20carvings%20(rock,stone%20chisel%20and%20a%20hammerstone.\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">petroglyphs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, providing something for everyone to enjoy.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One downside of the area is its lack of affordability. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/25923\/NV\/Summerlin-South\/housing-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Housing prices<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are 42% higher than Las Vegas, pricing most people out of an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewjournal.com\/business\/housing\/most-homes-sold-in-las-vegas-are-unaffordable-3015628\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">already strained regional market<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Wildfire risks are also a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/riskfactor.com\/city\/summerlin-south-nv\/3270900_fsid\/fire\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">major concern<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/25923\/NV\/Summerlin-South\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Summerlin South homes for sale<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/nevada\/summerlin-south-houses\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Summerlin South houses for rent<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Nevada\/Summerlin-South\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Summerlin South apartments for rent<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-methodology\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Methodology<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redfin\u2019s Best Places to Live rankings are meant to help home searchers make an informed decision when choosing where to live. To attempt to measure the overall quality of a metro area, each ranking takes into account several key factors, including access to healthcare, open outdoor space, navigability, housing trends, employment statistics, income, and travel time to work. Only metros with a population of 20,000 or greater were considered for our Nevada list. <\/span><b>More information about our methodology can be found <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-methodology\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>here<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data valid April 2025. This article is for informational and educational purposes only.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re looking to move somewhere new or are just curious about what the state has to offer, read on to discover the best places to live in Nevada in 2025. 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