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If you play your cards right, you, too, can live in one of Las Vegas, Nevada's best neighborhoods.
That's right, The Gambling Capital of the World is known for its larger than life casinos, electric entertainment, and, yes, some pretty cool neighborhoods. And because HomeSnacks does not want you to take a gamble with one of Sin City's' worst neighborhoods, we've created a list of the best neighborhoods in Las Vegas for 2021 and listed them below.
But before you hit your down arrow, you should probably know a little bit about how we ranked these Vegas gems. In order to determine the best, we had to give each neighborhood an actual concrete score: we call this a neighborhood's overall 'Snackability'. To get this score, we looked at the latest census data on income levels, unemployment rates, crime, and home prices for 26 Las Vegas neighborhoods with over 3,000 residents. Incidentally, this is our seventh time ranking Las Vegas' best neighborhoods, so trust us when we say that these are the best of the best.
And, surprisingly, you won't have to blow your entire bankroll if you choose one of Las Vegas' best neighborhoods because not one of these neighborhoods comes with a $100,000 median income price tag. More importantly, if you're into the whole outdoor hiking thing, Summerlin North is your best bet, if you're looking for the quiet, middle of nowhere desert vibe, the odds will be in your favor if you choose North Cheyenne, and if you're a high roller, definitely give Tule Springs a look.
So, want to know what Las Vegas neighborhoods you should double down on before it's too late? Keep reading.
The Best Neighborhoods In Las Vegas For 2021
HomeSnacks is also happy to report that Las Vegas' best neighborhoods have great schools, parks, and programs to keep its residents happy, healthy, and you guessed it, safe.
So, what's the best neighborhood in Las Vegas for 2021: the one that will make you feel like you've won the jackpot? That would be, The Lakes.
If you want to know where you won't have to play roulette with your living situation, take a look below at our list of the best neighborhoods in Las Vegas. If you don't see your favorite there, head to the bottom.
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The 10 Best Neighborhoods To Live In Las Vegas
Population: 29,173
Rank Last Year: 1 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $305,152 (Second best)
Median Income: $69,754 (Seventh best)
More on The Lakes: Homes For Sale | Data
Population: 19,044
Rank Last Year: 2 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $253,160 (Fifth best)
Median Income: $84,977 (Second best)
More on Tule Springs: Homes For Sale | Data
Population: 50,163
Rank Last Year: 3 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $224,867 (Eighth best)
Median Income: $72,338 (Fourth best)
More on Lone Mountain: Homes For Sale | Data
Population: 14,557
Rank Last Year: 4 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $238,073 (Sixth best)
Median Income: $70,640 (Sixth best)
More on Kyle Canyon: Homes For Sale | Data
Population: 12,542
Rank Last Year: 5 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $228,717 (Seventh best)
Median Income: $53,685 (12th best)
More on Sun City Summerlin: Homes For Sale | Data
Population: 17,572
Rank Last Year: 6 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $266,047 (Fourth best)
Median Income: $83,885 (Third best)
More on Sheep Mountain: Homes For Sale | Data
Population: 48,606
Rank Last Year: 7 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $328,923 (best)
Median Income: $91,080 (best)
More on Summerlin North: Homes For Sale | Data
Population: 45,680
Rank Last Year: 8 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $216,567 (Ninth best)
Median Income: $71,867 (Fifth best)
More on Centennial Hills: Homes For Sale | Data
Population: 15,013
Rank Last Year: 10 (Up 1)
Median Home Value: $291,008 (Third best)
Median Income: $54,754 (Tenth best)
More on Buffalo: Homes For Sale | Data
Population: 17,179
Rank Last Year: 11 (Up 1)
Median Home Value: $194,779 (Tenth best)
Median Income: $61,355 (Eighth best)
More on Desert Shores: Homes For Sale | Data
How We Determined The Best Las Vegas, NV Neighborhoods In 2021
In order to rank the best neighborhoods in Las Vegas, we had to determine what criteria defines a "best".
Using crime, census, and extrapolated BLS data, we arrived at the following set of criteria:
- High incomes
- Low unemployment rates
- Low crime
- High home prices
- High population densities (A proxy for things to do)
We then ranked each neighborhood with scores from 1 to 26 in each category, where 1 was the best.
Next, we averaged the rankings for each neighborhood to create a best neighborhood index.
And finally, we crowned the neighborhood with the lowest best neighborhood index the "Best City Neighborhood In Las Vegas." We're lookin' at you, The Lakes.
Read on below to learn more about what it's like to live in the best places Las Vegas, Nevada has to offer. Or skip to the end to see the list of all the neighborhoods in the city from best to worst.
Putting A Bow On Our Analysis Of The Best Neighborhoods In Las Vegas
If you're measuring the neighborhoods in Las Vegas where crime is low and everyone wants to live, this is an accurate list.
As we mentioned earlier, the neighborhoods in Las Vegas aren't all good. Cultural Corridor takes the title of the worst neighborhood to live in Las Vegas.
We ranked the neighborhoods from best to worst in the chart below.
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Detailed List Of The Best Neighborhoods To Live In Las Vegas For 2021
Rank | Neighborhood | Population |
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1 | The Lakes | 29,173 |
2 | Tule Springs | 19,044 |
3 | Lone Mountain | 50,163 |
4 | Kyle Canyon | 14,557 |
5 | Sun City Summerlin | 12,542 |
6 | Sheep Mountain | 17,572 |
7 | Summerlin North | 48,606 |
8 | Centennial Hills | 45,680 |
9 | Buffalo | 15,013 |
10 | Desert Shores | 17,179 |
11 | North Cheyenne | 40,202 |
12 | Angel Park Lindell | 13,653 |
13 | Pioneer Park | 14,970 |
14 | Twin Lakes | 12,178 |
15 | Huntridge | 16,115 |
16 | Charleston Heights | 38,504 |
17 | Sunrise | 19,066 |
18 | Rancho Charleston | 28,767 |
19 | Downtown | 10,896 |
20 | East Las Vegas | 34,490 |
21 | Meadows Village | 3,097 |
22 | Michael Way | 51,496 |
23 | West Las Vegas | 20,217 |
24 | Umc | 3,994 |
25 | Downtown East | 7,843 |
26 | Cultural Corridor | 12,643 |