North Las Vegas : Nevada

North Las Vegas is located, as might be expected, north of Las Vegas.  For more details about this community and the area see our review of Las Vegas.  There are some active adult communitieshere, see North Las Vegas Active Communities link at right.  Picture of Aliante Golf Club courtesy of Wikipedia and Meridethmyers; picture of City Hall at Night courtesy of Wikipedia and David Starner.

According to Zillow.com, the median home value was $229,500 in early 2018;

North Las Vegas is one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S.  It offers many recreational activities and is only 15 minutes from the glamour of the Las Vegas Strip.

Crime rate is high;  winter temperature can be cool.

Retirees who enjoy living in a growing city, and close to all Las Vegas has to offer.

Construction, tourism, manufacturing

North Las Vegas is located in the Mojave Desert with an arid climate and is one of the driest places in the U.S.  Summers are hot with the average July temperature 92 degrees, the average January temperature is 47 degrees.

North Las Vegas is only a few minutes away from the glimmer of Las Vegas all the cultural activities offered there.