Las Vegas has long been one of the nation’s top tourist destinations, and it’s the largest city in Nevada. When combined with the neighboring cities of North Las Vegas and Henderson, the Las Vegas valley is home to nearly 2 million people.
The Las Vegas valley offers something for everyone. Recreational activities — ranging from snow- and water-skiing to boating, hiking and golf — are readily available. Jobs are varied and plentiful, particularly in the service, construction and hospitality industries. Because tourism amounts to nearly one-third of the state’s annual tax revenue, residents pay no personal income tax. Taxes in other Nevada cities are minimal as well.
Las Vegas offers a wide variety of affordable housing and an equally diverse makeup of people, geography, culture and climate. New residents are attracted by the available housing choices, from sprawling ranches to sophisticated Spanish-style mansions or high-rise condos. Home prices range from $120,000 in modest communities to more than $10 million in luxurious, upscale subdivisions.
