City safety & data profile

North Las VegasNV

North Las Vegas, NV is a 235K-resident city in Clark County with a median household income of $79,542.

Clark County, Nevada. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for North Las Vegas, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. North Las Vegas has a population larger than 98% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $404,400, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-22

235K
Population
Top 2%
By size
$79,542
Median income
$404,400
Median home
12.1%
Poverty rate

The read on North Las Vegas

North Las Vegas posts a median household income higher than 49% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the North Las Vegas area.

Top 51%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near North Las Vegas

Where North Las Vegas income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$79,542 Bottom 49% higher than 49% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NV $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading North Las Vegas, NV beyond the headline numbers

North Las Vegas sits inside Clark County, Nevada, at roughly 36.20°N, -115.12°W. Population 234,807, $79,542 median household income. Median home value $404,400, median rent $1,705. Poverty rate 12.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: North Las Vegas's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 43.6%, then obesity at 33.8%. 2 hospitals in/around North Las Vegas, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for North Las Vegas from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
234,807
North Las Vegas
Median Income
$79,542
+17% vs avg
Median Home Value
$404,400
+78% vs avg
Median Age
34.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Clark County) - North Las Vegas's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
2.3M+18%
Median Income
$76,472+45%
Median Home Value
$431,000+161%
Poverty Rate
13%-14%
Unemployment
7.5%-40%

Economics

Economics indicators for North Las Vegas, NV
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,705/mo
Poverty Rate
12.1% -15% vs avg
Unemployment 8.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 18.9%
Work From Home 8.1%
Public Transit 1.7%

Population

White 31.3%
African American 21.3%
Asian 7.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
43.6%
Obesity
33.8%
High Blood Pressure
33.1%
Physical Inactivity
29.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
20.7%
Lack of Health Insurance
19.6%
Current Smoking
16.1%
Binge Drinking
15.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.4%
Diabetes
12.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 52.4%
Annual Checkup 71.9%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.4%
Stroke
3.3%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
NORTH VISTA HOSPITAL
NORTH LAS VEGAS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of North Las Vegas, NV? ▼
North Las Vegas, NV has a population of 234,807 people, located in Clark County, Nevada.
What is the median household income in North Las Vegas? ▼
The median household income in North Las Vegas, NV is $79,542 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 12.1%.
What is the median home value in North Las Vegas? ▼
The median home value in North Las Vegas, NV is $404,400. Median rent is $1,705/month.
What are the top health concerns in North Las Vegas? ▼
The top health indicators in North Las Vegas include Short Sleep Duration (43.6%), Obesity (33.8%), High Blood Pressure (33.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in North Las Vegas? ▼
North Las Vegas has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in North Las Vegas? ▼
The median age in North Las Vegas, NV is 34.2 years. 18.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

North Las Vegas, NV is located in Clark County, Nevada. With a population of 235K and a $79,542 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the North Las Vegas area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using North Las Vegas's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Clark County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.