Top Cities in Nevada

Nevada at a Glance

When you think of living in Nevada, chances are you think of casinos and flashy hotels. While you can certainly find plenty of those, there is a lot more to Nevada. Red Rock Conservation Area, located just southwest of Las Vegas, offers plenty of hiking, camping, and more vegetation than you may expect. While home prices are still hurting from the 2008 housing bubble, the economy in Nevada is doing just fine, thank you. Las Vegas and other areas have boomed in part because of inexpensive quality housing, the availability of good jobs, and the benefits of living in a state that doesn't impose an income tax on its citizens. The Las Vegas and Reno metropolitan areas are the two biggest population centers in the state.

Top Cities in Nevada

• Battle Mountain  
• Boulder City  
• Carson City  
• Carson City in Douglas County  
• Dayton  
• Ely  
• Fallon  
• Fernley  
• Gardnerville  
• Hawthorne  
• Henderson  
• Incline Village  
• Las Vegas  
• Minden  
• Nellis Afb  

Why You'll Love Living in Nevada

Las Vegas was one of the hardest-hit cities of the 2008 housing bubble. The city has continued to grow since then, and you can rest assured that the Las Vegas economy is still very robust despite the hard times (in fact, the gaming industry tends to do better during hard times). But its housing market hasn't recovered as quickly as the rest of the economy. That means you can find some amazing homes for amazing prices! Everything from large homes that are much less expensive than you'd think, to luxury condominiums at a fraction of their former price, to two- and three-bedroom starter homes that run in the mid-high five figures.

Las Vegas is fun. It's been through a population explosion in the 21st century, going from a town where everyone knows everyone, to a true metropolitan area. You might assume that most Vegas residents would be touch or scheming--but you'd be wrong! Many visitors and new residents are surprised to find just how friendly most people are in this town. Being in the hospitality obviously influences this attitude somewhat, but it's also just plain hard to be in a bad mood when the economy's good and the sun's always shining! But even when the sun isn't shining, you can take care of the town's round-the-clock gyms and even day care facilities! Las Vegas is most definitely a 24-hour town. In addition to gaming and tourism, the convention and food service industries do well in the area. Construction is a major industry here as well, and the technology industry is gaining more of a foothold in Las Vegas Henderson and the Northwest corner of Las Vegas are excellent for those who want to live in the area without living in Las Vegas proper.

Reno has been dubbed "The Biggest Little City in the World," and it does still have a friendly small-town feel to it. It can almost be called a "mellow Las Vegas," but with more hiking and other outdoor activities close by. Reno is right next Tahoe National Forest, almost a million acres of hiking and camping (and yes, there are plenty of trees and greenery!). It's also home to the 350,000 square foot, 78-lane National Bowling Alley, as well as an increasing number of craft breweries. Much like Las Vegas, real estate prices in Reno and Carson City are well below the national average--you can find some serious deals in this exciting, yet pleasantly laid-back town.