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Long touted as "The Entertainment Capital of the World", the City of Las Vegas is the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas real estate includes unincorporated Clark County areas surrounding the actual city of Las Vegas, including the world famous Las Vegas strip.
Las Vegas' Incredible Past
The first white man to stumble across the Las Vegas area was John Fremont in 1844, while leading a group of observers and scientists for the US Army Corps of Engineers on a scouting expedition. At that time, it was within Mexico's borders. By 1855, after the United States laid claim to the land, Brigham Young sent some of his Mormon missionaries to convert the local Paiute tribe of Indians. A fort was constructed, creating a major stopover for travelers from Salt Lake City to San Bernardino in California on what was known as the "Mormon Corridor". Las Vegas was made into a railroad town in 1905, when what is now the downtown area was auctioned off. However, Las Vegas real estate did not become officially incorporated until 1911.
With the legalization of gambling in Las Vegas in 1931 and the construction of Hoover Dam in 1936, Las Vegas began its conversion from a simple railroad town to a mecca for gambling, drinking and other "sins". Bugsy Siegel opened the Flamingo Hotel on a lonely strip of land in 1946. This started what would become known as the Las Vegas Strip. The opening of The Mirage hotel/casino in 1989 began a trend of megaresort casinos that now number in the dozens in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas' Desert Climate
Las Vegas real estate is located on an arid desert floor in Clark County. This causes mild winters and hot summers, with hardly any rainfall. July and August tend to be the hottest months of the year, with temperatures usually over 100o F. In the wintertime, temperatures usually tend to stay close to 60o F during the daytime.
Transportation In and Around Las Vegas
Most people that come to Las Vegas use the McCarran International Airport. As Las Vegas has grown, so has the airport. Many of the local Las Vegas hotels offer free shuttle service from the airport. Car rentals are available at the airport as well as around town. Taxis are always available all over the city. For those interested in a more upscale way to get around town, there are almost 50 limousine companies.
The Citizens Area Transit (CAT) is the bus system in Las Vegas. They have almost 40 scheduled routes around the Las Vegas Valley as well as offering service in Laughlin and Mesquite. The routes outside of the strip operate from 5:30am-1:30 am seven days a week. The buses running on the strip operate 24/7 for $2.00 per person. There are also trolleys that operate up and down the strip via the North Loop (Mandalay Bay to the Stratosphere) and the South Loop (Mandalay Bay to Grandview). They run every 15 minutes and cost $2.00 per trip or $5.00 for a full day pass.
Some of the casinos offer trams between them. These include the Mirage/Treasure Island, Mandalay Bay/Luxor/Excalibur and Bellagio/Monte Carlo trams. These are free services available to the public. The Strip Monorail is a pay service running along the east side of the strip. Rides are available for $5 for a single ride, $9 for two ride pass, $35 for 10 ride pass, $15 for a 24 hour pass or $9 for a 24 hour pass in the summer. Local residents with ID get a special discount.
Schools in Las Vegas
Being one of the largest cities in the US, the Las Vegas school system is an extensive one. The Clark County School District oversees the public education of students living in Las Vegas real estate. The Clark County School District is the fifth largest district in the United States. There are 156 elementary schools, 50 middle schools, 40 high schools and four charter schools operating under Clark County School District. In addition to the public schools, parents have 75 private schools to choose from for their child's education.
For secondary education, there are 11 colleges and universities located in Las Vegas real estate: University of Nevada at Las Vegas (UNLV), Heritage College, Community College of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas College, University of Phoenix, Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, High-Tech Institute, Nevada School of Massage Therapy, Northwest Health Careers, Professional Fitness Institute and TechSkills.
Fun in Las Vegas
Vegas tourism is a huge part of the economy. Besides the Las Vegas Strip, there are great places to play in downtown, northeast, north, southwest and southeast Las Vegas as well as nearby Summerlin and Henderson. There are 65 parks, 14 golf courses and 16 public swimming pools occupying Las Vegas real estate. Las Vegas has long been known as a haven for entertainment of all sorts, including gambling, live musical, comedy and magic acts, animal exhibits and shows and, of course, weddings. There are amazing places to shop, dine and even unwind in a spa all around the city of Las Vegas, no matter what your money situation entails.
Las Vegas real estate is truly a city that never sleeps. Las Vegas real estate has so much to offer anyone who lives or visits here. Come see what makes Las Vegas such an exciting town.
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Las Vegas Demographics
Population: 552,539
Med Household Income: $47,863
Med Home Value: $285,200
Med Age: 34.5 yrs old
Las Vegas Taxes
Personal Income Tax = 0%
Inheritance Tax = 0%
Corporate Income Tax = 0%
Estate/Gift Tax = 0%
Franchise Tax = 0%
Inventory Tax = 0%
Clark County Taxes
Sales Tax = 7.125%
Property Tax (per $100
assessed value) = $2.038
to $2.9307
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