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Living in
Whitney.
Whitney 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 Whitney
Living in Whitney means being part of the greater Las Vegas metro area without necessarily being in the thick of it—your commute to most jobs will run about 29 minutes on average. Housing is moderately priced for the region at around $300,000 for a median home, with rent averaging $1,574 monthly, which is reasonable if you're coming from coastal cities but worth noting if you're budget-conscious. The job market here is relatively stable with unemployment around 5.6%, though median household income sits at $67,155, so you're not getting wealthy here but can build a solid middle-class life.
Whitney at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.6%
Foreign-Born
26.2%
Broadband Internet
90.6%
of households
Population Growth
+7.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics26.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Whitney: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Whitney, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (38.9%), and 29.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.7%
of residents
65 and Older
14.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.3%
of households
Married Couples
40.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.90
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 about average for NV
Rent, home values, and income in Whitney
In Whitney, home values are 24% below the NV average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,219
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
55.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2002
median year built
Vacant Homes
12.4%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NV
Unemployment in Whitney and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Clark County, which includes Whitney, is close to the NV average.
Unemployment rate
Whitney: Clark County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Clark County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Whitney is about 2% of Clark County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Whitney 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
Commute28.4 min avg
How Whitney residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Whitney, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 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 Whitney, 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 Whitney, 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.
39 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Clark County, county-wide
Whitney is about 2% 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 Whitney, 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
Whitney is about 2% of Clark County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate102°F summers, 41°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Whitney 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
6.5"
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" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Whitney
Uninsured
15.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Whitney's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Henderson Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2 mi away · Henderson
Harmon Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 4.3 mi away · Las Vegas
Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals - Rose De Lima
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.3 mi away · Henderson
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.
Education19.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Whitney
Whitney's student/teacher ratio is 19.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 18.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
18.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Whitney (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
5.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 24,622 students · in-state tuition $10,279 · 55% graduate · median earnings $62,536 (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
12.9 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 1,222 students · in-state tuition $24,600 · 34% graduate · median earnings $41,223 (10 yrs after entry)
Roseman University of Health Sciences
1.9 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, 25 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Whitney
Whitney has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument (25 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
25 mi awayLake Mead National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
40 mi awayCastle Mountains National Monument
National Monument
56 mi awayMojave National Preserve
National Preserve
72 mi awayGrand Canyon-Parashant National Monument
National Monument
80 mi awayPublic Libraries in Whitney
Whitney Library
5175 East Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas
Cities Near Whitney
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Whitney?
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Whitney FAQ
Is Whitney, Nevada affordable?⌄
Whitney's median rent is $1,574/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $67,155/year. Median home value is $329,000.
Is Whitney, Nevada safe?⌄
Whitney 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 Whitney, Nevada?⌄
Clark County, which includes Whitney, has an unemployment rate of 5.6%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Whitney, Nevada?⌄
The cost of living in Whitney is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,574/month and median household income is $67,155/year. The median home value is $329,000. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Whitney, Nevada?⌄
The average commute in Whitney is 28 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