Best places to live in Nevada
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March 31, 2021
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Best places to live in Nevada
What do you look for in an ideal town? Proximity to trails, lakes, and beaches? How about top-ranked schools for your children? Would you like a professional or college sports team nearby, or do you prefer museums and art walks?
Stacker compiled a list of the best places to live in Nevada using data from Niche. Niche ranks places to live based on a variety of factors including cost of living, schools, health care, recreation, and weather. Cities, suburbs, and towns were included. Listings and images are from realtor.com.
On the list, there’s a robust mix of offerings from great schools and nightlife to high walkability and public parks. Some areas have enjoyed rapid growth thanks to new businesses moving to the area, while others offer glimpses into area history with well-preserved architecture and museums. Keep reading to see if your hometown made the list.
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#24. Mesquite
- Population: 18,446
- Median home value: $236,700 (73% own)
- Median rent: $879 (27% rent)
- Median household income: $55,542
- Top public schools: Advanced Technologies Academy (A+), West Career & Technical Academy (A), College of Southern Nevada High School South (A)
- Pictured: 1388 Amen Ct, Mesquite ($1.4 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $236,700 (73% own)
- Median rent: $879 (27% rent)
- Median household income: $55,542
- Top public schools: Advanced Technologies Academy (A+), West Career & Technical Academy (A), College of Southern Nevada High School South (A)
- Pictured: 1388 Amen Ct, Mesquite ($1.4 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#23. Winnemucca
- Population: 7,762
- Median home value: $218,600 (59% own)
- Median rent: $821 (41% rent)
- Median household income: $66,857
- Top public schools: Winnemucca Grammar School (B-), French Ford Middle School (B-), Sonoma Heights Elementary School (B-)
- Pictured: 5545 Patrician Way, Winnemucca ($494,000, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $218,600 (59% own)
- Median rent: $821 (41% rent)
- Median household income: $66,857
- Top public schools: Winnemucca Grammar School (B-), French Ford Middle School (B-), Sonoma Heights Elementary School (B-)
- Pictured: 5545 Patrician Way, Winnemucca ($494,000, 5 bedrooms)
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#22. Gardnerville Ranchos
- Population: 11,380
- Median home value: $310,300 (62% own)
- Median rent: $1,022 (38% rent)
- Median household income: $59,511
- Top public schools: Douglas County High School (A-), Carson Valley Middle School (A-), Gardnerville Elementary School (B+)
- Top private schools: Faith Christian Academy (unavailable)
- Pictured: 1113 Centerville Ln, Gardnerville ($949,900, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $310,300 (62% own)
- Median rent: $1,022 (38% rent)
- Median household income: $59,511
- Top public schools: Douglas County High School (A-), Carson Valley Middle School (A-), Gardnerville Elementary School (B+)
- Top private schools: Faith Christian Academy (unavailable)
- Pictured: 1113 Centerville Ln, Gardnerville ($949,900, 5 bedrooms)
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#21. Sun Valley
- Population: 21,159
- Median home value: $169,000 (71% own)
- Median rent: $1,016 (29% rent)
- Median household income: $57,368
- Top public schools: Truckee Meadows Community College High School (A), Academy of Art Careers & Technology (A), Coral Academy of Science (CAS) Secondary Charter School (A)
- Pictured: 1905 Painted Sky Way, Sun Valley ($610,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $169,000 (71% own)
- Median rent: $1,016 (29% rent)
- Median household income: $57,368
- Top public schools: Truckee Meadows Community College High School (A), Academy of Art Careers & Technology (A), Coral Academy of Science (CAS) Secondary Charter School (A)
- Pictured: 1905 Painted Sky Way, Sun Valley ($610,000, 4 bedrooms)
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#20. Moapa Valley
- Population: 7,213
- Median home value: $208,200 (77% own)
- Median rent: $876 (23% rent)
- Median household income: $66,806
- Top public schools: Advanced Technologies Academy (A+), West Career & Technical Academy (A), College of Southern Nevada High School South (A)
- Pictured: 775 Ron Ave, Logandale ($899,000, 8 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $208,200 (77% own)
- Median rent: $876 (23% rent)
- Median household income: $66,806
- Top public schools: Advanced Technologies Academy (A+), West Career & Technical Academy (A), College of Southern Nevada High School South (A)
- Pictured: 775 Ron Ave, Logandale ($899,000, 8 bedrooms)
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#19. Whitney
- Population: 42,973
- Median home value: $183,500 (52% own)
- Median rent: $1,117 (48% rent)
- Median household income: $49,699
- Top public schools: Advanced Technologies Academy (A+), West Career & Technical Academy (A), College of Southern Nevada High School South (A)
- Pictured: 3501 Spotted Sandpiper St, Las Vegas ($460,000, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $183,500 (52% own)
- Median rent: $1,117 (48% rent)
- Median household income: $49,699
- Top public schools: Advanced Technologies Academy (A+), West Career & Technical Academy (A), College of Southern Nevada High School South (A)
- Pictured: 3501 Spotted Sandpiper St, Las Vegas ($460,000, 5 bedrooms)
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#18. Yerington
- Population: 3,137
- Median home value: $122,800 (66% own)
- Median rent: $652 (34% rent)
- Median household income: $31,795
- Top public schools: Silverland Middle School (B), Smith Valley Schools (B), Fernley Intermediate School (B-)
- Pictured: 135 US Highway 95A N, Yerington ($355,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $122,800 (66% own)
- Median rent: $652 (34% rent)
- Median household income: $31,795
- Top public schools: Silverland Middle School (B), Smith Valley Schools (B), Fernley Intermediate School (B-)
- Pictured: 135 US Highway 95A N, Yerington ($355,000, 4 bedrooms)
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#17. Boulder City
- Population: 15,840
- Median home value: $287,000 (68% own)
- Median rent: $1,002 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $61,787
- Top public schools: Advanced Technologies Academy (A+), West Career & Technical Academy (A), College of Southern Nevada High School South (A)
- Top private schools: Grace Christian Academy (unavailable)
- Pictured: 401 Avenue I, Boulder City ($6.5 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $287,000 (68% own)
- Median rent: $1,002 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $61,787
- Top public schools: Advanced Technologies Academy (A+), West Career & Technical Academy (A), College of Southern Nevada High School South (A)
- Top private schools: Grace Christian Academy (unavailable)
- Pictured: 401 Avenue I, Boulder City ($6.5 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#16. Minden
- Population: 3,151
- Median home value: $344,700 (66% own)
- Median rent: $1,281 (34% rent)
- Median household income: $57,830
- Top public schools: Minden Elementary School (A-), Douglas County High School (A-), Carson Valley Middle School (A-)
- Pictured: 1709 Grandview Pkwy, Minden ($1.2 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $344,700 (66% own)
- Median rent: $1,281 (34% rent)
- Median household income: $57,830
- Top public schools: Minden Elementary School (A-), Douglas County High School (A-), Carson Valley Middle School (A-)
- Pictured: 1709 Grandview Pkwy, Minden ($1.2 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#15. Spanish Springs
- Population: 15,938
- Median home value: $378,100 (86% own)
- Median rent: $1,710 (14% rent)
- Median household income: $96,797
- Top public schools: Truckee Meadows Community College High School (A), Academy of Art Careers & Technology (A), Coral Academy of Science (CAS) Secondary Charter School (A)
- Pictured: 35 Chesney Ct, Sparks ($1.9 million, 7 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $378,100 (86% own)
- Median rent: $1,710 (14% rent)
- Median household income: $96,797
- Top public schools: Truckee Meadows Community College High School (A), Academy of Art Careers & Technology (A), Coral Academy of Science (CAS) Secondary Charter School (A)
- Pictured: 35 Chesney Ct, Sparks ($1.9 million, 7 bedrooms)
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#14. Las Vegas
- Population: 634,773
- Median home value: $258,600 (53% own)
- Median rent: $1,102 (47% rent)
- Median household income: $56,354
- Top public schools: Advanced Technologies Academy (A+), West Career & Technical Academy (A), Coral Academy Of Science Las Vegas Centennial Hills (A)
- Top private schools: The Meadows School (A+), The Adelson Educational Campus (A), Trinity International School (A-)
- Pictured: 6629 S Pecos Rd, Las Vegas ($28.3 million, 7 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $258,600 (53% own)
- Median rent: $1,102 (47% rent)
- Median household income: $56,354
- Top public schools: Advanced Technologies Academy (A+), West Career & Technical Academy (A), Coral Academy Of Science Las Vegas Centennial Hills (A)
- Top private schools: The Meadows School (A+), The Adelson Educational Campus (A), Trinity International School (A-)
- Pictured: 6629 S Pecos Rd, Las Vegas ($28.3 million, 7 bedrooms)
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#13. Winchester
- Population: 28,231
- Median home value: $162,400 (36% own)
- Median rent: $933 (64% rent)
- Median household income: $39,020
- Top public schools: Advanced Technologies Academy (A+), West Career & Technical Academy (A), College of Southern Nevada High School South (A)
- Pictured: 2930 Augusta Dr, Las Vegas ($1.4 million, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $162,400 (36% own)
- Median rent: $933 (64% rent)
- Median household income: $39,020
- Top public schools: Advanced Technologies Academy (A+), West Career & Technical Academy (A), College of Southern Nevada High School South (A)
- Pictured: 2930 Augusta Dr, Las Vegas ($1.4 million, 3 bedrooms)
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#12. Indian Hills
- Population: 6,104
- Median home value: $309,900 (74% own)
- Median rent: $1,254 (26% rent)
- Median household income: $68,611
- Top public schools: Jacks Valley Elementary School (A-), Douglas County High School (A-), Carson Valley Middle School (A-)
- Top private schools: Sierra Lutheran High School (A-)
- Pictured: 201 Redding Way Lot 255, Carson City ($6.9 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $309,900 (74% own)
- Median rent: $1,254 (26% rent)
- Median household income: $68,611
- Top public schools: Jacks Valley Elementary School (A-), Douglas County High School (A-), Carson Valley Middle School (A-)
- Top private schools: Sierra Lutheran High School (A-)
- Pictured: 201 Redding Way Lot 255, Carson City ($6.9 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#11. Gardnerville
- Population: 6,121
- Median home value: $304,000 (50% own)
- Median rent: $972 (50% rent)
- Median household income: $55,603
- Top public schools: Minden Elementary School (A-), Douglas County High School (A-), Carson Valley Middle School (A-)
- Top private schools: Mount Sierra Christian School (unavailable)
- Pictured: 263 Sierra Country Cir, Gardnerville ($5.9 million, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $304,000 (50% own)
- Median rent: $972 (50% rent)
- Median household income: $55,603
- Top public schools: Minden Elementary School (A-), Douglas County High School (A-), Carson Valley Middle School (A-)
- Top private schools: Mount Sierra Christian School (unavailable)
- Pictured: 263 Sierra Country Cir, Gardnerville ($5.9 million, 6 bedrooms)
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#10. Sparks
- Population: 100,589
- Median home value: $301,500 (59% own)
- Median rent: $1,138 (41% rent)
- Median household income: $64,645
- Top public schools: Truckee Meadows Community College High School (A), Academy of Art Careers & Technology (A), Coral Academy of Science (CAS) Secondary Charter School (A)
- Top private schools: Excel Christian School (B), Imagination Station Learning Center (unavailable), Pebbles Preschool - the Rock Church (unavailable)
- Pictured: 35 Chesney Ct, Sparks ($1.9 million, 7 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $301,500 (59% own)
- Median rent: $1,138 (41% rent)
- Median household income: $64,645
- Top public schools: Truckee Meadows Community College High School (A), Academy of Art Careers & Technology (A), Coral Academy of Science (CAS) Secondary Charter School (A)
- Top private schools: Excel Christian School (B), Imagination Station Learning Center (unavailable), Pebbles Preschool - the Rock Church (unavailable)
- Pictured: 35 Chesney Ct, Sparks ($1.9 million, 7 bedrooms)
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#9. Carson City
- Population: 54,773
- Median home value: $273,800 (57% own)
- Median rent: $940 (43% rent)
- Median household income: $55,718
- Top public schools: Grace Bordewich Mildred Bray Elementary School (B+), Carson High School (B+), Carson Middle School (B)
- Top private schools: St. Teresa Elementary School (unavailable), Bethlehem Lutheran School (unavailable), Capital Christian School (unavailable)
- Pictured: 2170 Highway 28, Carson City ($25.0 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $273,800 (57% own)
- Median rent: $940 (43% rent)
- Median household income: $55,718
- Top public schools: Grace Bordewich Mildred Bray Elementary School (B+), Carson High School (B+), Carson Middle School (B)
- Top private schools: St. Teresa Elementary School (unavailable), Bethlehem Lutheran School (unavailable), Capital Christian School (unavailable)
- Pictured: 2170 Highway 28, Carson City ($25.0 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#8. Paradise
- Population: 235,087
- Median home value: $239,400 (39% own)
- Median rent: $978 (61% rent)
- Median household income: $48,312
- Top public schools: Advanced Technologies Academy (A+), West Career & Technical Academy (A), College of Southern Nevada High School South (A)
- Top private schools: Calvary Chapel Green Valley Christian Academy (B-), St. Viator Catholic School (unavailable), Challenger School - Silverado (unavailable)
- Pictured: 6629 S Pecos Rd, Las Vegas ($28.3 million, 7 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $239,400 (39% own)
- Median rent: $978 (61% rent)
- Median household income: $48,312
- Top public schools: Advanced Technologies Academy (A+), West Career & Technical Academy (A), College of Southern Nevada High School South (A)
- Top private schools: Calvary Chapel Green Valley Christian Academy (B-), St. Viator Catholic School (unavailable), Challenger School - Silverado (unavailable)
- Pictured: 6629 S Pecos Rd, Las Vegas ($28.3 million, 7 bedrooms)
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#7. Enterprise
- Population: 171,108
- Median home value: $315,300 (61% own)
- Median rent: $1,434 (39% rent)
- Median household income: $81,461
- Top public schools: Advanced Technologies Academy (A+), West Career & Technical Academy (A), Doral Academy Cactus (A)
- Top private schools: Southern Highlands Preparatory School (unavailable), Good Samaritan Christian Academy (unavailable), Creative Kids - Blue Diamond (unavailable)
- Pictured: 48 Augusta Canyon Way, Las Vegas ($12.0 million, 9 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $315,300 (61% own)
- Median rent: $1,434 (39% rent)
- Median household income: $81,461
- Top public schools: Advanced Technologies Academy (A+), West Career & Technical Academy (A), Doral Academy Cactus (A)
- Top private schools: Southern Highlands Preparatory School (unavailable), Good Samaritan Christian Academy (unavailable), Creative Kids - Blue Diamond (unavailable)
- Pictured: 48 Augusta Canyon Way, Las Vegas ($12.0 million, 9 bedrooms)
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#6. Mogul
- Population: 1,334
- Median home value: $404,900 (89% own)
- Median rent: $1,513 (11% rent)
- Median household income: $113,583
- Top public schools: Truckee Meadows Community College High School (A), Academy of Art Careers & Technology (A), Coral Academy of Science (CAS) Secondary Charter School (A)
- Pictured: 242 Courtney Ln, Reno ($1.1 million, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $404,900 (89% own)
- Median rent: $1,513 (11% rent)
- Median household income: $113,583
- Top public schools: Truckee Meadows Community College High School (A), Academy of Art Careers & Technology (A), Coral Academy of Science (CAS) Secondary Charter School (A)
- Pictured: 242 Courtney Ln, Reno ($1.1 million, 3 bedrooms)
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#5. Reno
- Population: 246,500
- Median home value: $335,000 (48% own)
- Median rent: $1,029 (52% rent)
- Median household income: $58,790
- Top public schools: The Davidson Academy (A+), Truckee Meadows Community College High School (A), Reno High School (A)
- Top private schools: Our Lady of the Snows School (unavailable), Little Flower School (unavailable), St. Albert the Great School (unavailable)
- Pictured: 631 California Ave, Reno ($13.9 million, 7 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $335,000 (48% own)
- Median rent: $1,029 (52% rent)
- Median household income: $58,790
- Top public schools: The Davidson Academy (A+), Truckee Meadows Community College High School (A), Reno High School (A)
- Top private schools: Our Lady of the Snows School (unavailable), Little Flower School (unavailable), St. Albert the Great School (unavailable)
- Pictured: 631 California Ave, Reno ($13.9 million, 7 bedrooms)
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#4. Henderson
- Population: 300,116
- Median home value: $318,800 (64% own)
- Median rent: $1,292 (36% rent)
- Median household income: $74,147
- Top public schools: Advanced Technologies Academy (A+), Coral Academy Of Science Las Vegas Windmill (A+), Coral Academy of Science - Las Vegas Sandy Ridge (A+)
- Top private schools: Lake Mead Christian Academy (A), American Heritage Academy (A-), GV Christian School (B-)
- Pictured: 10131 Arkell Ct, Las Vegas ($999,999, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $318,800 (64% own)
- Median rent: $1,292 (36% rent)
- Median household income: $74,147
- Top public schools: Advanced Technologies Academy (A+), Coral Academy Of Science Las Vegas Windmill (A+), Coral Academy of Science - Las Vegas Sandy Ridge (A+)
- Top private schools: Lake Mead Christian Academy (A), American Heritage Academy (A-), GV Christian School (B-)
- Pictured: 10131 Arkell Ct, Las Vegas ($999,999, 5 bedrooms)
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#3. Spring Valley
- Population: 207,127
- Median home value: $262,000 (45% own)
- Median rent: $1,191 (55% rent)
- Median household income: $58,388
- Top public schools: Advanced Technologies Academy (A+), West Career & Technical Academy (A), College of Southern Nevada High School South (A)
- Top private schools: Calvary Chapel Christian School (A-), Cornerstone Christian Academy (A-), Las Vegas Day School (unavailable)
- Pictured: 93 Spanish Gate Dr, Las Vegas ($12.5 million, 9 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $262,000 (45% own)
- Median rent: $1,191 (55% rent)
- Median household income: $58,388
- Top public schools: Advanced Technologies Academy (A+), West Career & Technical Academy (A), College of Southern Nevada High School South (A)
- Top private schools: Calvary Chapel Christian School (A-), Cornerstone Christian Academy (A-), Las Vegas Day School (unavailable)
- Pictured: 93 Spanish Gate Dr, Las Vegas ($12.5 million, 9 bedrooms)
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#2. Incline Village
- Population: 8,669
- Median home value: $869,900 (72% own)
- Median rent: $1,528 (28% rent)
- Median household income: $99,006
- Top public schools: Truckee Meadows Community College High School (A), Incline High School (A), Academy of Art Careers & Technology (A)
- Top private schools: Lake Tahoe School (unavailable)
- Pictured: 949 Lakeshore Blvd, Incline Village ($26.5 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $869,900 (72% own)
- Median rent: $1,528 (28% rent)
- Median household income: $99,006
- Top public schools: Truckee Meadows Community College High School (A), Incline High School (A), Academy of Art Careers & Technology (A)
- Top private schools: Lake Tahoe School (unavailable)
- Pictured: 949 Lakeshore Blvd, Incline Village ($26.5 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#1. Kingsbury
- Population: 2,144
- Median home value: $520,800 (73% own)
- Median rent: $1,189 (27% rent)
- Median household income: $62,296
- Top public schools: Zephyr Cove Elementary School (A-), Jacks Valley Elementary School (A-), Douglas County High School (A-)
- Pictured: 360 Abbey Rd, Stateline ($9.0 million, 9 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $520,800 (73% own)
- Median rent: $1,189 (27% rent)
- Median household income: $62,296
- Top public schools: Zephyr Cove Elementary School (A-), Jacks Valley Elementary School (A-), Douglas County High School (A-)
- Pictured: 360 Abbey Rd, Stateline ($9.0 million, 9 bedrooms)
