Affordable & Income-Based Housing in North Las Vegas

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in North Las Vegas is $1,705 per month and the median household income is $79,542 per year. About 36% of residents rent their homes, giving a sense of the local demand for rental housing.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the North Las Vegas Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 398 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Of the 3 HUD-assisted properties in North Las Vegas tracked by Lease Lantern, none are located in a FEMA-designated high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around North Las Vegas

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in North Las Vegas scores 59 (Somewhat Walkable) for walkability, 42 (Some Transit) for public transit, and 46 for bikeability.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 13 schools across 2 districts serve North Las Vegas, including 4 elementary, 1 middle, 7 high schools, and 1 other. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Living

The median household income in North Las Vegas is $79,542 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median asking rent across all rental housing in the city is $1,705 per month, per the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing can significantly lower that cost. Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are restricted based on area income limits rather than the open market -- making them an important option for renters whose income falls below the area median.

• Median household income: $79,542/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,705/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter-occupied households: 36% (Census ACS 5-Year)

Environment & Flood Risk

All 3 affordable housing properties in North Las Vegas have been mapped for flood zone data, and none are located in a high-risk flood zone. Flood exposure appears low across these properties.