What BestPlaces Users Say about Pahrump
Pahrump is a town located in Nye County, Nevada with a population of around 37,000. It is known for its desert landscapes, outdoor activities, and affordable cost of living. However, as with any place, there are mixed opinions about living in Pahrump. We will take a closer look at some user reviews to gain a better understanding of what it's like to live in this particular place.
According to user reviews on BestPlaces, there are both positive and negative aspects to living in Pahrump. Some users enjoy the small-town feel and friendly community, while others mention concerns about crime and lack of job opportunities. One user, Jessica, says, "I love living in Pahrump, it's a small town where everyone knows each other and it feels like a big family." Another user, John, shares a different experience, stating, "Pahrump has a high crime rate and there are not many job options."
The cost of living in Pahrump is often mentioned by users. Some appreciate the low cost of housing and overall affordability, such as Sara who says, "Pahrump is great for people on a budget, you can find affordable housing and still have access to all the amenities you need." However, others mention the high cost of groceries and gas as downsides to living in Pahrump. User Jack states, "The cost of groceries and gas is much higher than in neighboring towns, which can be a struggle for some residents."
Another aspect that has mixed reviews is the climate. Many users mention the hot desert summers as a downside to living in Pahrump, while others appreciate the mild winters and lack of snow. User Karen shares, "The summers here are unbearable, but the winters are great. I love not having to deal with snow or freezing temperatures." On the other hand, user Mark says, "The heat in Pahrump is just too much for me, I can't handle it and it's a big reason why I am looking to move."
Overall, the user reviews about living in Pahrump are varied, with some highlighting the positives of small-town living and affordable costs, while others mention concerns about crime, job opportunities, and extreme heat. It's important to gather a range of perspectives when considering a place to live, and these user reviews can provide valuable insights for those considering making Pahrump their home.
based on 28 ReviewsGet to know Pahrump with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Pahrump
From San Francisco and love it here. - 8/21/2018
I've live here in Pahrump for over 15 years. My wife and I moved from San Francisco and have never regretted it. You can not put a price on quality of life and Pahrump offers it all to you. With Las Vegas an hour away, you're never to far from the experience of a world class
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Don't believe the negative reviews. - 7/16/2017
Pahrump is a nice little town with a big future.....we've been here since 2009 from Las Vegas....and since we bought our house in 2012 our equity has went up 8% a year ever since.....and we are taking that equity and moving up north, not because anything is wrong with Pahrump the town its self.....for it is a nice, quite, safe place to live, and i have no reason to lie about it.....we lived in Vegas all of our life, it used to be nice in the '70's but unless you're rich Vegas is full of crime, drugs, and gangs.....except for the tourist areas, for they do a pretty good job at keeping a lid on most of the crime.....but it is a loud, busy traffic nightmare for the regular working man or woman.....Pahrump is not what people say it is, the traffic is very low, the crime is very low.....and i hear about these meth heads, and all the crime....i have never seen it, but of course my wife and i don't go looking for it either....but we have never felt unsafe out here, and i hear that the
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Pahrump the Dump - 6/10/2017
I lived in Las Vegas for 18 years and moved to Pahrump 7 years ago. In that time I have seen Pahrump go down hill fast. Seven years ago there was little or no traffic to deal with except maybe Friday afternoon. Now I can't even go down a back road without either someone doing 10 mph under the speed limit or some jerk behind me so far up my ass I need to take a date rape drug the next day just to be safe.
The people on drugs in this town is out of control. The number of homeless people has increased to. My neighborhood I moved in 7 years ago was nice middle class people, mostly retired. Now the weekend comes and it looks like Mexico City on half the street and Kenya on the other half. Everyone here is on welfare, so the 1st and the 3rd of every month don't go shopping because all the scum bags with thier 10 kids each running around buying up all the Fruit Loops and Mt Dew they can handle.
The school system is horrible, all the kids are thugs because thier parents just
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Crime - 10/31/2016
Crime is very very low in Pahrump NV please add this city to one of the vest places to
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Farming - 10/6/2016
Looking to be a farmer Pahrump NV is the city for you real good places to be a cactus farmer, Chicken farmer, cotton Farmer, rabbit farmer also quail farmer, Bee farmer because their is wild rose and other plants that grow here.
This is the climet you can do this in all year long and not get wet doing your farming 98% of the time.
Also has a great farmer Market to sell some of your food and honey weekly
We need more farmer's in The United
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Best city to live in - 10/6/2016
If you want a nice place to live with your family then Pahrump Navada is the place to being your children up in. The Public schools are great here if you want the best for your children.
Good place to ride your dirty bike and nice weather 97% of the time have nice city park's and Skateboard lovers will like the Skateboard park.
Family will have fun riding their bike here.
Loss of wildlife to see.
1 hour away from Las Vegas Pahrump has a 4-H nice Library great places to eat and lots of grocery stores.
If you like to swim it a good place to build a swimming pool in your yard 90% of the time in the year you can swim.
Does not snow much at all, Good place to have a farm and dogs will like to go for walks here rodeo comes once a year,much more to do in this town.
Also a great place to homeschool because you can study outside in nice weather.
Come live here!!
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First Pahrump visit - 5/30/2013
During a recent trip to Las Vegas we decided to take the drive to Pahrump. It is a few years before retirement and looking for a low cost area, but close enough to a large metro for health care.
The drive was nice enough on a Saturday morning and the town seemed OK. We looked at a few houses for sale just to get an idea and prices were good. We stopped and had a soft serve ice cream at a little place on the Hwy to Kali, a quite busy little place.
Pahrump at first glance seemes like an OK place, reminded us of the little town of Pueblo West, CO only a bit bigger. We didn't talk to too many folks, everyone we saw seemed to be focused on getting somewhere.
As we drove out of town my wife said, "Pahrump seems like a decent place, but it is way too remote for my taste." Unfortunately that is the best part about the place IMHO.
The casinos, bars, and brothels did not bother us at all as we don't partake in those things. The lack shopping was OK for my wife because
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Weather - 2/1/2010
I have only been here a few months but this winter has been wetter and colder than I thought it would be. If this is the norm I may be moving
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