Las Vegas Housing & Crime Explorer

The map covers the entire Las Vegas metropolitan area including the cities of Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Boulder City, and surrounding unincorporated Clark County, Nevada communities such as Summerlin, Spring Valley, Enterprise, Paradise, Whitney, and Sunrise Manor.

Crime data is from LVMPD NIBRS reporting. Census income and rent figures are from ACS 2023 5-year estimates. HUD Fair Market Rents are FY2025. Zillow ZHVI and ZORI indices are updated monthly, reflecting the most recent housing market conditions in the Las Vegas valley.

Rent burden measures the percentage of households in an area spending 30% or more of their income on rent. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) considers anything above 30% as "cost burdened" and above 50% as "severely cost burdened." In Las Vegas, many ZIP codes show rent burden above 35%, making this a critical metric for renters evaluating affordability before signing a lease.

Yes. Click the CSV button in the header to download all housing, crime, and demographic data for every ZIP code and census tract shown on the map. The export includes population, median income, rent burden, home values, rent prices, and detailed crime breakdowns.

Based on LVMPD crime data, the safest areas in the Las Vegas metro tend to be in Summerlin (ZIP codes 89134, 89135, 89138, 89144), Henderson (89052, 89074, 89012), and parts of the southwest valley (89148, 89178). These neighborhoods consistently show the lowest crime rates per 1,000 residents across both violent and property crime categories. Use the map tool to filter by crime rate and compare specific ZIP codes side by side.

The best value neighborhoods balance affordable housing with reasonable safety and amenities. Areas like North Las Vegas (89031, 89032, 89081), parts of the east side (89110, 89142), and Henderson's Anthem area offer median home values well below the metro average while maintaining moderate crime rates. Use the map to overlay median income against home values and rent prices to find areas where your budget goes furthest.

As of the latest Zillow ZHVI data, the median home value across the Las Vegas metro varies significantly by ZIP code — from under $250,000 in parts of North Las Vegas and the east valley to over $600,000 in Summerlin, Henderson's MacDonald Highlands, and the Ridges. The metro-wide median hovers around $400,000. Year-over-year appreciation varies by neighborhood, which you can visualize by selecting "Home Value YoY Change %" on the map.

Average rent in Las Vegas depends heavily on location. Census median rent ranges from approximately $900/month in older east-side neighborhoods to over $2,000/month in premium areas like Summerlin and Green Valley. The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Clark County is $1,540 for FY2025. The Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) provides the most current rental estimates, which you can explore on the map by selecting the "Zillow Rent Index" metric.

Las Vegas continues to attract homebuyers due to Nevada's no state income tax, relatively affordable housing compared to California, and strong population growth. Some ZIP codes are seeing year-over-year appreciation of 3–7%, while others are flat or slightly declining. Use the "Home Value YoY Change %" layer on the map to identify which neighborhoods are appreciating and which may offer buying opportunities. Factors like proximity to the Strip, new development in the southwest valley, and school quality also influence long-term value.

Family-friendly neighborhoods in Las Vegas typically combine low crime rates, good schools, and access to parks. Top picks include Summerlin (master-planned community with top-rated schools), Henderson's Green Valley and Anthem areas, and the Mountains Edge community in the southwest. These areas generally show crime rates below 20 per 1,000 residents, median household incomes above $75,000, and home values in the $350K–$550K range. Toggle between ZIP code and census tract views on the map for a granular look.

Las Vegas's overall crime rate is above the national average, largely driven by the high-tourism corridor around the Strip and Downtown (ZIP codes 89101, 89109, 89169). However, suburban areas like Summerlin, Henderson, and the southwest valley have crime rates comparable to or lower than average U.S. suburbs. The key is location — crime rates vary by 10x or more across different ZIP codes within the same metro. This tool helps you see exactly where crime is concentrated rather than relying on city-wide averages that can be misleading.

The most affordable ZIP codes for housing in Las Vegas include 89030 and 89101 (downtown/historic), 89110 and 89115 (east side), and 89031/89032 (North Las Vegas). These areas offer median home values under $300,000 and rents under $1,200/month. However, some of these ZIP codes have higher crime rates, so it's important to weigh affordability against safety. Use the filters on the map to set your price range and see which neighborhoods also fall within an acceptable crime rate.

The rent-vs-buy decision in Las Vegas depends on your target neighborhood and timeline. In areas with strong appreciation (3–7% YoY), buying builds equity quickly. In flat or declining markets, renting may be more flexible. Use this tool to compare rent prices (ZORI or Census median rent) against home values (ZHVI) for any ZIP code. A common rule of thumb: if the price-to-rent ratio (home price divided by annual rent) is below 15, buying often makes more financial sense. Many Las Vegas ZIP codes fall in the 16–22 range, making it a market where location-specific analysis matters.