Living in Las Vegas: neighborhood safety, home prices & data FAQs

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.

Zillow no longer offers a crime layer on its listings — it removed crime map data years ago. This tool fills that gap for the Las Vegas valley: LVMPD crime rates rendered next to Zillow home-value (ZHVI) and rent (ZORI) data for every ZIP code, so you can weigh safety and price on one screen. Explore the full interactive map to compare any ZIP code in the valley.

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. Keep in mind that Henderson is policed by its own department rather than LVMPD, so its figures here are partial — the Summerlin and southwest-valley numbers are the most directly comparable. 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 $300,000 in parts of North Las Vegas and the east valley to over $600,000 in Summerlin enclaves like The Ridges and in Henderson's 89052. 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. Some of these ZIP codes have higher crime rates, though, so weigh affordability against safety before committing. 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.

Yes — Nevada levies no state personal income tax, one of the biggest financial draws for people relocating from California and other high-tax states. Property taxes in Clark County are also low by national standards: effective rates typically land around 0.5–0.75% of market value, and Nevada law caps annual property-tax increases at 3% for owner-occupied primary residences. Rates vary by tax district and assessed value, so treat these figures as rough guides and verify with the Clark County Assessor for a specific property. One trade-off to budget for: the Clark County sales tax is roughly 8.375% on most purchases.

Henderson consistently ranks among the safer large cities in the U.S. in national comparisons. An important caveat before you compare it on this map, though: the crime layer is built from LVMPD data, and Henderson runs its own police department — so Henderson ZIP codes (89052, 89074, 89012) are only partially covered here and can look artificially quiet next to LVMPD-policed areas. Use the map for Henderson's home values, rents, income, and rent burden, and check Henderson PD's own published crime statistics before you lean on a crime number for a purchase decision.

Much of what people call "Las Vegas" — including the Strip — is actually unincorporated Clark County, not the City of Las Vegas. Communities like Paradise, Spring Valley, Enterprise, Sunrise Manor, and Whitney are county-governed "townships" rather than parts of any city. "Southern Nevada" in everyday use mostly means Clark County, home to the vast majority of the state's population. This map covers the full county footprint, so an address outside official city limits — which describes a huge share of valley homes — is still on it.