Las Vegas, Sin City, the entertainment capital of the world. Beyond all the glitz and glamour awaits a city of family life like everywhere else. Once you have lived in Vegas – you will always come back to Vegas, no matter how many times you move away. For me, it’s my 3rd and final move back to Vegas. I could not imagine life anywhere else.
We have the most international communities ever. But don’t just take my word for it; see what the World Population Review says about Vegas. Some of us might work in the entertainment world while others work in our local communities, for example, in our schools, our groceries stores, our hospitals. We are Las Vegas; we make this city come to life for the visitors that come in to get away from it all. They come for the glamour, excitement, and fantasy. We come for other reasons like to seek Employment, get a fresh start, retire, or to get away from snow. Whatever your reason, I want to welcome you. So, let’s get you here…
What is life like in Sunny Las Vegas?
Las Vegas (Spanish for the Meadow) officially The City of Las Vegas, and often known simply as VEGAS. The city anchors the Las Vegas Valley metropolitan area and is the largest city within the greater Mojave Desert. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city, known primarily for its gambling, shopping, fine dining, entertainment, and nightlife. The Las Vegas Valley as a whole serves as the leading financial, commercial, and cultural center for Nevada. Source of Information.
No State Income Tax
Keep more of your paycheck in your pocket. Nevada is perfect for starting a business. Just ask Google, Amazon, Zappos, Switch, and let’s not forget all the Resort Hotel Casinos. Our Sales Tax is only 8.25 %. Most of the state’s income is from tourism and hotel casinos resort fees. Have a crazy idea to build something in the Desert, come and join the rest of us, “YES” it is possible.
Affordable
Living in las Vegas is surprisingly affordable. Plenty of Money flowing in from the tourism industry- If you ever been here on vacation, you know how much fun that was. Surprisingly the cost of Electricity is well below the national average. Property taxes are also low.
Nellis Air Force Base
Home of the Thunderbirds. Nellis AFB is located Northeast part of Las Vegas. The fairly new VA Hospital is also located off of I -215 and Pecos. Nellis Air Force Base is a United States Air Force Installation in southern Nevada with more military schools and more squadrons than an any other USAF base. Nellis hosts air combat exercises such as Exercise Red Flag and close air support exercises such as Green Flag- West flown in ‘military operations Area (MOA) airspace”, associated with the nearby Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR). The base also has the Combined Air and Space operations Center -Nellis. More info
Las Vegas Weather
Las Vegas has sunshine at least 310 days out of the year. Extreme heat from July –September. Only 3 month out of the year, the rest is perfect weather for outdoor activities, BBQ, Fishing. Snowbirds find a 2nd home here or even retire here. Check here for an up to date forecast.
Las Vegas Education
The Clark County School District serves over 320,000 students. For more Information about go to the Clark County School link.
University of Las Vegas Nevada (UNLV). With 80 majors and 43 minors, UNLV does more than offer options, – they provide opportunities. UNLV offers over 125 graduate degree programs, and they have their very own law, medicine and dental medicine schools. For more information go the UNLV website.
Las Vegas Job Market
Hotels, resort casinos, restaurants, bars nightly shows, etc. It is s of course our number one employment. Technology, global trade, health care, logistics manufacturing and financial services, home building, just to mention a few are always amazing.
Great Place to Retire
Las Vegas is a great place to retire. Why? You might ask. Low cost of living, always something fun to do, our age qualified communities are not boring. They too have an amazing daily activity plan to for everyone’s needs. Our great weather makes it very attractive as well.
Outdoor Activities
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, great for hiking. Valley of Fire State Park, Lake Mead National Recreation -great for water sports. Or maybe you like the mountains, well; just a 30 minute drive takes you up to Mount Charleston to see the snow covered trees in the winter, in case you miss the cold. Also great for biking, horseback riding. A great get away from the heat in the valley. A short drive takes you also to Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Boulder City, California, and Utah.
Sports
Well, where do I begin…… Over 70 + golf courses, most priced reasonable. Las Vegas is now home to the Vegas Golden nights, ( a NHL Ice hockey team) , the WNBA las vegas Aces ( woman’s basketball) The Las Vegas Aviators( minor league baseball team) The Las Vegas Raiders, ( NFL Football Team) , The las Vegas Motor Speedway, hosting the NACAR Races, Boxing, Bowling, Rodeo, UNLV Rebels all sports events.
Living
The Las Vegas Strip and the Freemont Center is the Heart of Las Vegas. Surrounded by Master Planned Communities. Anthem, Cadence , Tuscany, Aliante, Seven Hills, Spanish Trails, Summerlin, Sun City Aliante, Sun City Anthem, just to mention a few.
Dining and Entertainment
We truly have everything, from fast food, to elegant and of course out luxury dining. You will never run out of places to try new, international and local cuisines. World chefs cook here. Our Entertainment industry has everything from the EDC festival at the Racetrack, Magic Shows to keep you entertained. Night Clubs for dancing, Concerts for all music likes.