Las Vegas
RANK #865 / 996 NAT · POP 2,265,926
1YR FORECAST: -0.7%
5YR OUTLOOK: +13%
Clark County, Nevada, is perhaps best known for the Las Vegas Strip, a major global entertainment destination. However, beyond the bright lights, the county offers diverse communities like Henderson and Boulder City, and a landscape that includes desert, mountains, and water features. Commutes average around 25 minutes, with 93% of workers experiencing this travel time. The region boasts extensive outdoor recreation, including Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area for hiking and rock climbing, Mount Charleston for skiing, and Lake Mead National Recreation Area for boating and fishing. The Clark County Wetlands Park also provides trails and wildlife habitat.
Life in Clark County offers a mix of urban and suburban environments, with a focus on family-friendly activities and community amenities. The Clark County School District is the largest in Nevada, serving a substantial student population. The economy, while historically tied to tourism and hospitality, is diversifying. Recent economic developments show growth in sectors such as technology, manufacturing, and health and life sciences. Infrastructure improvements, including transportation projects and expanded water access for industrial areas, are also underway.
Above national median (4.7x)
Above national median
Prices declining
Above national median (13x)
Housing is fairly valued at 5.5x relative to local economic output. Climate and geography support a structural premium. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
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Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
Source: EPA Air Quality System (2021–2023). Grade based on 3-year average median AQI. Learn about AQI →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Gemini Solar + Storage Project
Primergy
|
$1,200M | Operating |
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Aoki Battery Storage (BESS) project
Undisclosed
|
$700M | Planned |
|
Mosey Solar Project
Renew Development HoldCo, LLC (Clearway Energy subsidiary)
|
$500M | Proposed |
|
Southern Nevada Supplemental Airport & New Town
Clark County
|
$500M | Planned |
|
Google Data Center Campus Expansion
Google
|
$400M | Under Construction |
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Rough Hat Clark Solar Project
Undisclosed
|
$400M | Proposed |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
The data is not encouraging — Clark County scores just 12/100 on the Boom Town Index, ranking #865 of 996 counties. Job growth at +2.4% and median household income of $69,911 reflect an economy that has been contracting or stagnating relative to the rest of the country.
Clark County leans toward the expensive side. A median home value of $368,800 against an income-to-home-value ratio of 0.19 means housing eats a bigger share of local earnings than the national norm. Renters face $1,406/month on average.
Clark County is growing on multiple fronts. Population is up +1.6% year-over-year while employers added jobs at a +2.4% clip. Home values shifted -2.5% in the past year.
Not particularly — 0.21% of Clark County's population moved in from another state, which is below the national average. Most residents are long-term locals rather than recent transplants.