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Living in Las Vegas
By David Chandler
Las Vegas is one of the sunniest cities in the United States -- with
an average 320 days of sunshine per year and only 4.19 inches of
rainfall. The winters in Las Vegas are like no other. Many of us do
not pack away our shorts because we can wear them year round.
Las Vegas has been the fastest growing city for over a decade
now. It all started in 1993 with the opening of three mega-
resorts: MGM Grand, Treasure Island, and Luxor. For ten years, an
average of 4,000-6,000 new residents moved here each month. In
December 2003, ten years later, over 8,000 new driver's licenses
were issued.
Just as the people that live in Las Vegas are very diverse, so is the
choice of where to live. People that are not from Las Vegas seem
to believe that we all live on "The Strip." Nothing is further from
reality. The most popular areas to live, such as Green Valley,
Southern Highlands, Anthem, and Summerlin are suburbs nowhere
near The Strip. Southwest and Northwest Las Vegas are growing
at astronomical rates and, literally, housing cannot be built fast
enough to handle our growth.
Housing
Approximately 34% of the households in Las Vegas are rentals.
You will find an abundance of rental options throughout Las Vegas,
ranging from apartments and condominiums to exclusive corporate
housing to single-family homes. The average apartment rent (for
all apartments) is $738 with a vacancy rate of less than 5%.
Apartments offer some of the best lifestyles to Nevada residents.
Apartments in Nevada are different than most states. They are
new, larger than most and offer all of the amenities that newer
housing communities offer. Many of the newer communities offer
1, 2 and 3 bedroom units, with or without garages.
Las Vegas real estate is still reasonable. It has increased
substantially over the past year, but continues to offer some of the
most affordable housing in the country. Our diversity in housing
choices allow you to choose from town houses to condominiums,
gated living to planned communities, high rises to manufactured
homes.The quality of life in Las Vegas is generally better than in
most areas. Las Vegas offers top-notch exercise facilities,
excellent restaurants, the advantages of any other city, plus much
more. The average homeowner is 22 years old, so there is plenty
of opportunity to advance in your career.
Wages
Nevada ranks in the upper 25 percentile of wages offered
throughout the United States. This coupled with our low cost of
living makes Nevada very attractable to all professionals. Some
media outlets have talked about the lower level of education in Las
Vegas, but our average median income continues to topple most
major markets.
Working in Las Vegas
Casinos are no longer just gaming; they are entertainment, dining,
retail and hospitality. It also is home to many financial institutions
such as Citibank, Household Credit Services and First Bank of
Marin. Technology companies have recently discovered the
benefits of relocating to Nevada, as the infrastructure is new,
reliable, and expandable so our technology sector has experienced
substantial growth. Healthcare, education, and professional
services have maintained a rapid level of growth just to keep up
with the booming population.
Churches
Las Vegas has nearly 600 churches, temples, and synagogues
representing more than 63 faiths.
Transportation
Public Transportation has also become a priority. A monorail
system launched operations in July 2004.
Parks and Recreation
As communities are being developed, so are community parks that
offer soccer fields, baseball diamonds, swimming pools, skateboard
parks, manmade lakes, volleyball courts, and a variety of other
types of recreation.
About the Author
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