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Living in
Paradise.
Paradise is an unincorporated community in Clark County, NV. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Paradise
Living in Paradise means being part of a massive, sprawling urban area with nearly 200,000 people that's constantly reinventing itself—you're technically in an unincorporated town with Las Vegas addresses, which can feel confusing administratively but also means you're embedded in the broader metro economy. The real draw for residents isn't the casinos and Strip tourism (though those jobs exist), but rather the surprisingly affordable housing market with median home values around $384,200 and rents averaging $1,372 a month, plus a legitimate job market anchored by UNLV, Harry Reid International Airport, and the growing sports economy that's brought the Golden Knights, Raiders, Aces, and soon the Athletics. The main trade-offs are car dependency (average commute is 23 minutes), sprawl that can feel endless, and the reality that this is still very much a transient place where people come and go—what keeps locals here is usually either job stability, affordable housing compared to other major metros, or deep ties to the sports and entertainment industry.
Paradise at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.6%
Foreign-Born
26.1%
Broadband Internet
89.4%
of households
Median household income
Demographics26.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Paradise: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Paradise, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (29.9%), and 26.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.7%
of residents
65 and Older
15.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
37.1%
of households
Married Couples
32.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.42
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 14% below NV average
Rent, home values, and income in Paradise
In Paradise, rent runs 14% below the NV average, and home values are 12% below the NV average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
57.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,553
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
41.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1988
median year built
Vacant Homes
19.5%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NV
Unemployment in Paradise and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Clark County, which includes Paradise, is close to the NV average.
Unemployment rate
Paradise: Clark County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Clark County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Paradise Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV metro area
Commute23.2 min avg
How Paradise residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Paradise, most residents drive alone to work (65%), and 72% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 1 mi
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
Major hub26.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 25% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, which covers Paradise, runs 25% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
412.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,424
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHeat most common — 52 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Clark County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Clark County, which includes Paradise, the most common type is heat, with 52 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 52 | Heat | $1.2M |
| 2024 | 50 | High Wind | $139,000 |
| 2023 | 58 | High Wind | $25.9M |
| 2022 | 65 | High Wind | $350,000 |
| 2021 | 45 | Excessive Heat | $1.7M |
| 2020 | 25 | Excessive Heat | $218,000 |
| 2019 | 57 | Heat | $115,000 |
| 2018 | 65 | Heat | $4.0M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
41 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Clark County, county-wide
Air Quality61 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Clark County, which includes Paradise, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
61
Good Days
113
per year
Moderate Days
226
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Clark County, county-wide
Climate102°F summers, 41°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Paradise has hot summers (avg high 102°F) and mild winters (avg low 41°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/58°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
102°/79°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
81°/60°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/41°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
4.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
137
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
10
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
26
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 41°F | 0.56" |
| Feb | 63°F | 44°F | 0.80" |
| Mar | 71°F | 51°F | 0.42" |
| Apr | 79°F | 57°F | 0.20" |
| May | 89°F | 66°F | 0.07" |
| Jun | 99°F | 76°F | 0.04" |
| Jul | 105°F | 82°F | 0.38" |
| Aug | 103°F | 81°F | 0.32" |
| Sep | 95°F | 72°F | 0.32" |
| Oct | 81°F | 60°F | 0.32" |
| Nov | 67°F | 47°F | 0.30" |
| Dec | 57°F | 40°F | 0.45" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Paradise
Paradise has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
15.2%
of residents
Harmon Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, Llc
Psychiatric · 2.2 mi away · Las Vegas
Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.3 mi away · Las Vegas
Thrive Behavioral Hospital, Llc
Psychiatric · 4.1 mi away · Las Vegas
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education21.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Paradise
Paradise's student/teacher ratio is 21.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 24.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
40
within city limits
Private Schools
7
within city limits
College Degree Rate
24.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Paradise
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Public · 4-year · 24,622 students · in-state tuition $10,279 · 55% graduate · median earnings $62,536 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 396 students · 67% graduate · median earnings $42,597 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 27,252 students · in-state tuition $4,575 · 25% graduate · median earnings $44,658 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 3,762 students · in-state tuition $7,290 · 42% graduate · median earnings $58,648 (10 yrs after entry)
Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas
7.3 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 1,222 students · in-state tuition $24,600 · 34% graduate · median earnings $41,223 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 652 students · in-state tuition $21,250 · 69% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Roseman University of Health Sciences
5.1 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 536 students · 96% graduate · median earnings $108,902 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 536 students · in-state tuition $19,073 · 59% graduate · median earnings $39,277 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument, 22 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Paradise
Paradise has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument (22 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
22 mi awayLake Mead National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
46 mi awayCastle Mountains National Monument
National Monument
56 mi awayMojave National Preserve
National Preserve
71 mi awayGrand Canyon-Parashant National Monument
National Monument
85 mi awayPublic Libraries in Paradise
Clark County Library
1401 E. Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas
Cities Near Paradise
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Paradise?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Paradise FAQ
Is Paradise, Nevada affordable?⌄
Paradise's median rent is $1,372/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $59,190/year. Median home value is $384,200.
Is Paradise, Nevada safe?⌄
Paradise is policed by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 412 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2424 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Paradise, Nevada?⌄
Clark County, which includes Paradise, has an unemployment rate of 5.6%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Paradise, Nevada?⌄
The cost of living in Paradise is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,372/month and median household income is $59,190/year. The median home value is $384,200. About 57% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Paradise, Nevada?⌄
The average commute in Paradise is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from