Living In Las Vegas: A Comprehensive Guide
If you’re thinking about moving to Las Vegas, most locals will answer with a resounding YES you should! With great weather, no state income tax, low cost of living, world-class entertainment and cultural experiences, abundant outdoor activities, professional sports and really nice people, Las Vegas isn’t just a good place to live, it’s fantastic!
And one of the best things about moving to Las Vegas is choosing a location for your new home in one of the Las Vegas’ amenity-rich master-planned communities and family-friendly neighborhoods. Whether you’re looking to personalize a ready-to-build home or purchase a move-in-ready home, the Tri Pointe Homes’ New Home Advisor team can help you find the perfect neighborhood and the right home for you.
Tri Pointe Homes has nearly a 70-year legacy in the valley and has built tens of thousands of homes in the Las Vegas and surrounding areas. We know Vegas. Here are a just a few things you’ll love about living in the Las Vegas valley.
Las Vegas enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine every year and has an average annual temperature around 80 degrees, plus lower humidity.
By in large the cost of living in Las Vegas is only three percent higher than the national average, which is remarkable for a metropolitan area with more than two million residents. Consider similar sized cities. Portland Oregon’s cost of living is 29% higher than the national average. Overall, , Los Angeles, California is 58.7% more expensive than Las Vegas.
If you like to save money, then you’ll love living in Las Vegas. Nevada has no state income tax. The minimum combined 2022 sales tax rate for Las Vegas, Nevada is 5.5 percent. This is the total of state, county and city sales tax rates.
With National Parks and Conservation Areas within a short drive of Las Vegas, there’s an abundance of opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, camping, boating and more. Plus, you’ll find world-class snow skiing in Nevada and a ski resort just minutes from Las Vegas on Mt. Charleston.
Even off the Las Vegas Strip you’ll find something to do 24/7. Since a large portion of the population works during off hours, businesses stay open later to serve their clientele at different times, making even simple things like going to the grocery store incredibly convenient. And, when you feel like indulging, you can live it up enjoying access to the city’s abundant world-class entertainment and dining options. Plus, families will be happy to know that there are plenty of options for things to do in Las Vegas with kids.
Living in Las Vegas means you’ll soon be cheering for the hometown teams including the beloved NHL’s Las Vegas Golden Knights, NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders, and the city’s Triple-A baseball team, the Las Vegas Aviators. There’s also the WNBA Las Vegas Aces, USFL’ Las Vegas Lights and AHL’s Henderson Silver Knights. As Las Vegas plans for the 2024 Super Bowl, we’re already looking back at the great Las Vegas 2022 NFL Draft extravaganza and celebrating the annual NBA Summer League Series
For those who treasure an amenity-filled suburban lifestyle, there are award-winning master-planned communities throughout the Las Vegas valley. Notable for their tremendous number of resident-focused amenities and conveniences, these communities boast extensive recreational amenities like expansive parks, bike paths, jogging trails, golf courses, and more.
Airports in many major cities are pain to deal with. Not so in Las Vegas. Harry Reid International Airport (Formerly McCarran Airport) is centrally located so it’s easy to get to and from the airport. And even though it’s the tenth busiest airport in the world, it’s extremely manageable and parking is abundant at the airport if you need to leave your car.
Whether you’re looking to live in the award-winning master planned community of Summerlin, Henderson, North Las Vegas or a location in the southwest part of the valley, there’s a Tri Pointe Homes’ community and home to fit your lifestyle and dreams. Connect with our New Home Specialists today at 702-623-3627.