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Crime in Las Vegas summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Las Vegas. Key points include:
There were 272 total crimes in Las Vegas in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Las Vegas is 2,122.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Las Vegas is 655.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Las Vegas is 1,466.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Las Vegas is 0.15% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Las Vegas Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Las Vegas / 100k People |
New Mexico / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 272 | 2,122.3 | 3,468.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 84 | 655.4 | 717.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 7.8 | 10.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 5 | 39.0 | 65.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 75 | 585.2 | 587.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 188 | 1,466.9 | 2,751.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 32 | 249.7 | 500.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 142 | 1,108.0 | 1,750.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 14 | 109.2 | 499.9 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Las Vegas summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Las Vegas. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Mexico. Key points include:
The cost of living in Las Vegas is 88 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Las Vegas is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Las Vegas is $241,426.
The median income in Las Vegas is $45,125.
Las Vegas's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Las Vegas Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Las Vegas | New Mexico | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 65 | 86 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 94 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Las Vegas, NM Weather
The average high in Las Vegas is 65.8° and the average low is 35.3°.
There are 42.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 17.6 inches of precipitation each year with 26.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Las Vegas |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 35.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 42.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 17.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 26.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Las Vegas Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Las Vegas
The current population in Las Vegas is 13,000. The population has decreased 6.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,000 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 13,120 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 13,194 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 13,247 | 1.5% |
| 2020 | 13,055 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 13,176 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 13,341 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 13,445 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 13,570 | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 13,713 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 13,833 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 13,868 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 13,701 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 13,750 | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 13,845 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Las Vegas
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Las Vegas is:
16.5% White with 2,148 White residents.
1.1% African American with 148 African American residents.
1.1% American Indian with 149 American Indian residents.
0.1% Asian with 19 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.5% Other with 194 Other residents.
3.2% Two Or More with 417 Two Or More residents.
76.3% Hispanic with 9,925 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Las Vegas | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16.5% | 36.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.1% | 1.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 8.5% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.2% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 76.3% | 48.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Las Vegas
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Las Vegas is 53.3% female with 6,924 female residents.
Las Vegas is 46.7% male with 6,076 male residents.
| Gender | Las Vegas | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 50.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.7% | 49.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Las Vegas for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Las Vegas completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Las Vegas completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Las Vegas completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Las Vegas completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Las Vegas completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Las Vegas completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Las Vegas completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Las Vegas completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Las Vegas completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Las Vegas | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Las Vegas, New Mexico
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12.3% of households in Las Vegas earn Less than $10,000.
14.1% of households in Las Vegas earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.0% of households in Las Vegas earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.3% of households in Las Vegas earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.5% of households in Las Vegas earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.7% of households in Las Vegas earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.1% of households in Las Vegas earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.9% of households in Las Vegas earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.2% of households in Las Vegas earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.9% of households in Las Vegas earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Las Vegas | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.3% | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 14.1% | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.0% | 8.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.3% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.5% | 11.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.7% | 16.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.1% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.9% | 15.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.2% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.9% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
