I don't like it here - 11/30/2014

I got stationed at Nellis AFB in North Las Vegas about a year ago, and I have to say that I'm not a fan of this area. So many areas are run down around here and the crime rate is unbelievable. A baby was abducted on a street just around the corner from me and this seemed like a nice neighborhood on the outskirts of North Las Vegas. We're going to try to find a safer neighborhood in this area if that's even possible. Even the nicest neighborhoods in Summerlin aren't safe. A friend lives in a gorgeous neighborhood in Summerlin and her neighbor was robbed at gunpoint, then shot. I have a 6 month old baby girl and I keep asking myself how I'll ever be able to feel comfortable letting her playing outside. Keep in mind that this is the perspective of a 30yo active duty woman who grew up in a small town in western PA and has lived in central NY, Texas and Oahu. I love the outdoors but I love green and I'm not used to these extreme temperatures. I keep hearing that dry heat isn't that bad but I was so uncomfortable that I stayed indoors all summer rather than hiking, camping and all of the other activities I normally enjoy during the summer months. Also I've been told that the school system is horrible here. I'm going to try to PCS my family out of here as soon as possible.

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North Las Vegas – an upscale neighborhood with low - 3/18/2011

North Las Vegas borders Las Vegas and West Las Vegas. Because of this, oftentimes many crimes are attributed to North Las Vegas but actually occur in either West Las Vegas or Las Vegas proper. This mistake is often made even on the news. The cost of living in North Las Vegas can be a little expensive because it is filled with mostly private homes and very few apartment buildings. Most of the apartment buildings are located in neighboring areas such as Las Vegas proper or West Las Vegas. But, since it is a buyers’ market the cost of purchasing a home is less than it has been in the past. However, during the housing crisis North Las Vegas experienced fewer foreclosures than most areas in Nevada. My guess is because most of the homes do not have home owner associations who add exorbitant fees on top of the regular mortgages. The homes are not extravagant but they are beautiful and well maintained by folks who care about their community. You don’t see a lot of Mercedes and other extravagant cars because the folks in North Las Vegas put their money into upgrading and maintaining their homes. I believe that lifestyle and other ways of living within our means helped keep the community strong even during the worst crisis. The neighbors really care about each other… most communities in North Las Vegas have vigilant neighborhood watch programs. Some might call them nosy neighbors, but it’s great to know your neighbor is looking out for you. For our family, North Las Vegas is our little slice of heaven. We wouldn’t want to live anyplace else.

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Climate - 2/7/2010

The most positive thing about this area is the climate. I find it to be enjoyable most of the time with a great deal of sun to keep you in a positive mood. There are periods of rain which sometimes can be heavy to a flood stage but these periods are sparse and can be dealt with by staying home or by being extra careful in your travels outdoors. It is funny as it can rain in one neighborhood while a few blocks away, in another neighborhood, it will be completely dry. North Las Vegas and Las Vegas proper is in a valley much like Phoenix and will at times have smog without the benefit of a breeze to blow it out. As everywhere else, there are pros and cons of climate here and you learn to live with the cons and emphazise the SUN!!!

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Sunny Skies - 9/11/2009

8 of 12 months are livable in Las Vegas. The other four you should have a cabin or second home in a cooler climate. It can feel cold in the winter, but all it takes is a drive north to somewhere else and you realize how mild we have it.

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low, not a great sence of community - 2/4/2008

This place is not a place to be for raising kids or trying to get started as a young couple.

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What's Going on in N. Las Vegas - 5/24/2007

I have only lived in N. Las Vegas for seven months, but have enjoyed all of it. There is so much growth in the area it is amazing. New homes, a new casino, retail, food, apts., community center, schools, etc. The weather is beautiful, blue skies everyday, it does get hot, "but it's a dry heat". Coming from the Midwest, I see a big difference in alot, it's a much faster pace, more people and traffic, but the population is over twice as many, so you would expect that. I love Las Vegas, and know most people only think about the "Strip", but there is a much larger city than just Las Vegas Blvd. and there is a big community of normal people living in it, come and see!!

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out of control - 2/19/2007

It is so out of control I have no ideal how people can make it in this town unless they have been here for more then 6 years

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Valerie - 9/10/2006

I currently live in N Las Vegas, NV. The cost of living here is pretty expensive, the housing market is finally slowing down and becoming more of a buyer's market. I am renting as there is no way my husband and I could afford a house. We are military and move quite frequently. Crime is a lot higher than we are accustomed to: shootings, murders, kidnappings, robberies and fatal accidents are a daily happening. Originally from Las Cruces, NM--one of my favorite places to have lived. Year-round awesome weather, picturesque landscapes, affordable housing, the friendliest people you'll ever meet--the downsides are low-income jobs and less jobs due to the size of the community. If you want to live in a tight-knit community, this is the place. For all those who wish to complain and not help improve where you live--you'll never be happy as long as you look for a handout. Lived also in Omaha, NE. After leaving, I realized how much I didn't hate it. The winter can be a brutal surprise if you were raised in the desert southwest! However there are plenty of lakes, scenery and green to go around. The humidity is what made the winters so cold and the summers a little hard to take in the upper 80s. Missed the mountains of the desert that you can find in NM and NV however NE had its own hills of charm. The people have their own kind of friendly--the leave you alone; this was the most heart-wrenching culture shock I had growing up in a town where people went out of their way to help--Las Cruces, NM.

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North Las Vegas - 4/13/2006

Growing too fast. Too many people and running out of space to live. Crime was very prevalent (4 years ago), and is still running wild. Seems to attract alot of very negative people.

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