North Las Vegas, NV — Momentum Score, Home Values & Best-For

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Clark County · Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise · population 294,034

Growing fastRenter-friendlyBig-city amenities
North Las Vegas, NV
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63
Rising
Momentum score · 0–100

Where North Las Vegas stands

Population growing 2.9% per year.

Median home $407,146
1-year -1.8%
5-yr CAGR +5.5%
vs 5-yr peak -4.0%
Population +2.9%/yr

Home value trajectory · last 10 years

Zillow ZHVI · monthly
peak 2022-08$407k$172k$262k$351k$441k201620182020202220242026

Lifestyle scores

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Walkability
35/100
Car-dependent
Estimated from population density. Higher = denser, more amenities within walking distance.
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Public transit
38/100
Minimal transit
Curated list of major US transit systems + population-based estimate. Higher = real subway/rail/bus options.
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Remote work fit
95/100
Excellent for remote work
Composite of city size, housing cost, state tax structure, and region's remote-work track record.

Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.

Rent trajectory · last 5 years

Zillow ZORI · monthly
$1,843/mo$1,378$1,682$1,986202220242026

Home value vs rent · indexed to 100

Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)
Home valueRent131126100120140202220242026

Rent vs buy

Price-to-rent ratio: 18.4
Lean buy

At a 18.4 price-to-rent ratio, North Las Vegas is in the 'depends on horizon' zone. Buy if you'll be there 5+ years and value flexibility on the home; rent if you might move, want zero maintenance friction, or expect rates to drop.

How the momentum score breaks down

methodology →
Home YoY
41 · w22%
Home 5-yr CAGR
67 · w22%
Distance from peak
66 · w18%
Population growth
89 · w16%
Rent YoY
41 · w12%
Home 10-yr CAGR
82 · w10%
Long thesis

North Las Vegas has been growing population at 2.9% per year while home values compounded +5.5% annually. Demand-driven appreciation — the kind that persists as long as people keep showing up, which they currently are.

Short thesis

North Las Vegas's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.

About North Las Vegas

North Las Vegas is a city in Clark County, Nevada, with an estimated population of 294,034. It anchors the Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise metro area. The population has grown 2.9% per year on average between 2020 and 2024 — among the faster-growing communities in the state. The median home value in North Las Vegas is $407,146 as of 2026-04, down 1.8% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +5.5% annual growth (-4.0% from the 5-year peak). Rents in North Las Vegas average $1,843 per month, roughly flat year-over-year (-0.7%). The composite momentum score is 63 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.

▲ Bull case

●People are voting with their feet: population growing 2.9% per year since 2020 — that’s faster than ~80% of US cities.
●Healthy 5-year run: +5.5% annualized over 5 years, outpacing US inflation.

▼ Bear case

○Local nuance: city-level data smooths over neighborhood differences. School zones, HOA rules, and street-level character matter — visit before deciding.

About North Las Vegas (Wikipedia)

North Las Vegas is a suburban city in Clark County, Nevada, United States, in the Las Vegas Valley. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 262,527, with an estimated population of 280,543 in 2022. The city was incorporated on May 1, 1946. It is the 4th most populous city in the state of Nevada, and the 73rd most populous city in the United States.

Source: Wikipedia · this summary is contributed and licensed under CC-BY-SA.

City facts

MayorPamela Goynes-Brown
Area102.37 sq mi
Elevation2205 ft
MottoYour Community of Choice
Density2565.64/sq mi

Extracted from the Wikipedia infobox. Values may be slightly out of date relative to the latest sources.

Playbook

Buyer

You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.

Seller

Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.

Investor

Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.

Local safety & alerts

No active National Weather Service alerts for Clark County right now.

NWS active alerts (NV)Nevada Emergency ManagementHow to prepare (NWS)

Public-safety links are official .gov sources, not curated by us. Clark County routes NWS alerts; check the state EM portal for non-weather emergencies.

Neighborhoods of North Las Vegas

136 tracked · ranked by median home value
1Cortona$593,809+0.0%
2Granada Ridge$548,422-0.1%
3Centennial Clayton$530,549-0.8%
4Westwind$526,491-1.9%
5Nelson Ranch$519,391+0.1%
6Geyser Peak$519,048-0.9%
7Desert Aire Estates$507,032+0.6%
8Northstar Estates$503,927-2.2%
9Palomino Estates$499,314-0.3%
10Allen$498,499-2.4%
11American Country$494,281+1.5%
12Tropical Walnut$492,273-2.2%
13Grand Teton Valley Northwest$490,122-1.6%
14Valiente Estates$486,595-1.6%
15Donna Deer Springs$486,439-1.8%
16Riverwalk Ranch$478,430-3.1%
17The Shadows$475,911-2.2%
18Paseo Ridge$473,040-1.8%
19Eldorado$466,026-2.7%
20North Ranch$465,956-1.6%
21Fiesta del Centro$454,791-2.0%
22Madera$453,107-1.1%
23Laguna Park$451,297-2.7%
24Fiesta Del Norte$450,429-2.6%

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Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.

Climate & natural-disaster risk

Winter (Jan)
45° / 24°
avg high / low
Summer (Jul)
91° / 60°
avg high / low
Sunny days/yr
252
~69% of year
Annual precip
9″ rain
6″ snow
Disaster risk (1=very low, 5=very high)
Hurricane
Very low
Tornado
Very low
Wildfire
High
Earthquake
High
Flood
Low

State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.

Local sports teams

Major professional teams the Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.

Current weather

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Find rentals & listings

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Local news & community

Updated 2026-05-21 from Google News + Reddit RSS. Headlines link to original sources.

Local economy & environment

Humidity
38%
Very dry climate
Median household income
$71,600
Nevada state median
Top industries (state-level)
Tourism/GamingMiningLogistics

Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.

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