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Summerlin South.
Summerlin South 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 Summerlin South
Summerlin South offers a comfortable, well-established suburban lifestyle on the western side of Las Vegas, with direct access to Red Rock Canyon and relatively easy connections to outdoor recreation. The median household income of $117,000 and college-educated population (nearly 50%) reflect an educated, middle-to-upper-middle-class community. However, you're paying for that stability—median home prices sit at $672,400, and rent averages $2,500 per month, which is notably high for Nevada.
Summerlin South at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
47.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Foreign-Born
19.8%
Broadband Internet
96.3%
of households
Population Growth
+7.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics19.8% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in Summerlin South: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Summerlin South, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (20.4%), and 5.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.6%
of residents
65 and Older
26.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.2%
of households
Married Couples
53.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.35
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 57% above NV average
Rent, home values, and income in Summerlin South
In Summerlin South, rent runs 57% above the NV average, and home values are 54% above the NV average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,711
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
70.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2006
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.4%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NV
Unemployment in Summerlin South and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Clark County, which includes Summerlin South, is close to the NV average.
Unemployment rate
Summerlin South: Clark County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Clark County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Summerlin South is about 1% of Clark County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Summerlin South 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
Commute23.4 min avg
How Summerlin South residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Summerlin South, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 11 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 Summerlin South, 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 Summerlin South, 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.
42 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Clark County, county-wide
Summerlin South is about 1% of Clark County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality61 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Clark County, which includes Summerlin South, 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
Summerlin South is about 1% of Clark County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate102°F summers, 40°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Summerlin South has hot summers (avg high 102°F) and mild winters (avg low 40°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/56°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
102°/77°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
81°/58°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/40°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
5.8"
Annual Snowfall
2.6"
Hot Days/Year
136
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
11
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
23
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 39°F | 0.67" |
| Feb | 62°F | 43°F | 0.82" |
| Mar | 71°F | 49°F | 0.51" |
| Apr | 78°F | 55°F | 0.23" |
| May | 88°F | 64°F | 0.08" |
| Jun | 99°F | 74°F | 0.01" |
| Jul | 104°F | 80°F | 0.13" |
| Aug | 102°F | 78°F | 0.22" |
| Sep | 94°F | 70°F | 0.24" |
| Oct | 81°F | 58°F | 0.35" |
| Nov | 67°F | 46°F | 0.29" |
| Dec | 56°F | 38°F | 0.44" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Summerlin South
Uninsured
5.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Summerlin South's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Summerlin Hospital Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1 mi away · Las Vegas
Spring Mountain Treatment Center
Psychiatric · 5.2 mi away · Las Vegas
Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services
Psychiatric · 5.6 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.
Education22.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Summerlin South
Summerlin South's student/teacher ratio is 22.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 52.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
52.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Summerlin South (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 27,252 students · in-state tuition $4,575 · 25% graduate · median earnings $44,658 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
11.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 24,622 students · in-state tuition $10,279 · 55% graduate · median earnings $62,536 (10 yrs after entry)
Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas
6.7 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)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 536 students · in-state tuition $19,073 · 59% graduate · median earnings $39,277 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 396 students · 67% graduate · median earnings $42,597 (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, 16 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Summerlin South
Summerlin South has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument (16 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
16 mi awayLake Mead National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
56 mi awayCastle Mountains National Monument
National Monument
61 mi awayMojave National Preserve
National Preserve
72 mi awayGrand Canyon-Parashant National Monument
National Monument
94 mi awayCities Near Summerlin South
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Summerlin South FAQ
Is Summerlin South, Nevada affordable?⌄
Summerlin South's median rent is $2,509/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $117,035/year. Median home value is $672,400.
Is Summerlin South, Nevada safe?⌄
Summerlin South 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 Summerlin South, Nevada?⌄
Clark County, which includes Summerlin South, has an unemployment rate of 5.6%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Summerlin South, Nevada?⌄
The cost of living in Summerlin South is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,509/month and median household income is $117,035/year. The median home value is $672,400. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Summerlin South, Nevada?⌄
The average commute in Summerlin South 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