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Growth of North Las Vegas Houses

Most newer North Las Vegas real estate was built after the NLV airport was built. The airport coincided with the building boom on the Strip in the late 1980s. The area south and east of the airport is mostly older houses, possibly built in the 1960s. Development started on the north side of the runway and west of 5th Street in the late 1980s. We call the new part “New North Las Vegas.”

Homes for sale in the North Las Vegas area expanded in the late 1980s and 1990s. By 2000, NLV’s vertical growth maximized the east-to-west North Las Vegas boundaries. Vacant land was being filled in, and developers bought up all available lots for sale. Auctions of BLM land sold land sparingly, so wealthy national builders were squeezing out (buying) the city’s local builders to get their land.

Realtors consider the west side of I-15 and the area north of Cheyenne “The New North Las Vegas.” As prices for land went up in the last 10 years, vacant lots were purchased, and new communities were built. The line between the old and new is no longer black and white.

Businesses and North Las Vegas Schools

Businesses in the area continue to utilize the executive and cargo services now available at North Las Vegas Airport. The North Las Vegas airport is the 3rd busiest airport in Nevada.

Since the late 1980s, growth on the Las Vegas Strip has exploded. With needed commercial development, affordable homes were built for construction workers and Strip employees. The Las Vegas Area boom created a need for infrastructure, flood control, and various buildings, and growth has been a constant ever since. In the 1990s, over $6 Billion was spent just on flood control.

Large office warehouse complexes are near the train tracks and along the I-15 freeway. Affordable homes are attractive to talented and skilled workers relocating. The sports teams have increased the demand for merch and arena supplies. It’s a continuous motion machine. 

New schools open every month. School buses are provided until the demand for new schools slows. Schools in North Las Vegas include Charter and Magnet Schools. There is always more demand than openings. Sign up for the lottery early. 

The History of North Las Vegas, Nevada

North Las Vegas, Nevada, was established in 1919 and became an incorporated city in 1941. There’s an older section of the city located on the east side of I-15, just north of Downtown and Cashman Field. Cashman Field is across the street from the Old Mormon Fort, the oldest building in Las Vegas. It is now a 10,000-seat soccer stadium and convention area after almost 80 years as a baseball stadium.

At the beginning of the 20th century, North Las Vegas was the country suburb for many casino employees. You could buy an inexpensive plot of land and build a home.

Today, the situation is the same. Build a custom home on your own personal plot of land or buy a beautiful North Las Vegas condo or new home for sale from a national builder. Resale homes in North Las Vegas are in established neighborhoods near schools and shopping.

A Time Of Historic Change

During a time of racial segregation, West Las Vegas was built just north of downtown. Today, many of the original dwellings and churches still exist. As with any downtown area, crime in the intercity is higher because buildings are older, so prices and rent are lower, and density is higher.

Then, new construction builders in North Las Vegas started buying land and building small communities. After and during the financial recession, small new construction builders in North Las Vegas sold out to the big guys. There are now 16 main national builders in North Las Vegas.

Today, big businesses are building factories and warehouses in North Las Vegas. Homes for sale in all North Las Vegas zip codes are in high demand. North Las Vegas townhomes and homes for sale are also in beautiful gated master planned communities. These neighborhoods are attracting retirees, families, singles, and workers alike.

Crime Rate In North Las Vegas

Crime in North Las Vegas, NV, is highest in the oldest part of the city. The first home in North Las Vegas that I listed on the east side of I-15 was built in 1960. The neighborhood was rough. There are definitely different areas of North Las Vegas. Check crime maps before buying a property to “be on the safe side.”

• Crime Report for North Las Vegas
• Las Vegas Crime Report
• Henderson Crime Report

Use these links to investigate all areas of the valley. You can revisit our site and find them in our menu bar under “Buyer.”

Each Crime Map will fill in if you hover for a minute. Henderson’s crime map is searchable for a particular address. Much of North Las Vegas’ crime is along the southern half of the 1-15 corridor. Of course, Las Vegas’ highest crimes are crimes of opportunity and sexual assaults reported on the Strip. They had a ton of car thefts that dramatically reduced when they started charging for parking.

Keep crime in mind when looking at homes for sale in the North Las Vegas area. Houses for sale in newer areas have lower crime rates. Most homes west of I-15 have been built since 1990, with a housing age average of 20+ years old. My observation is that the further west and north you go away from the Downtown areas, the lower the crime rate is. North Las Vegas condos. townhomes, and homes for sale are smart, and many include alarms, further reducing vulnerability.

Resale Homes and Foreclosures In N. Las Vegas

Hotel and casino employees and the related industries took a big hit in 2020. Many employees of these businesses call N. Las Vegas home. The good news is that the entire valley has bounced back since then, only to have immigration and international tourism and travel affect our industries since 2025.

For anyone struggling right now, message us anytime to ask about your home’s value and the current market conditions for all areas of town. We answer our texts day and night.

Since 2020, there have been very few foreclosures among homes for sale in the North Las Vegas surrounding area. The image below shows the July 2024 increase in areas of the Vegas Valley where Notice of Default filings increased from 2023. Most people have equity, and there are government assistance programs. It’s rare for a property to reach a foreclosure sale.

We are home retention counselors and also work with investors. Put us on your team and let’s find you a house or get you great value when selling your home. In 2025, continuing into 2026, foreclosure filings increased in the area. North Las Vegas homebuyers are more cautious, as tourism is down.

Employment in North Las Vegas

According to the LV Convention Authority, every hotel room creates 2.6 jobs as a direct result of the tourist/hotel/casino industry and 1.6 jobs for sustaining the employee and his/her family.

Being only 10-15 minutes away from the strip, North Las Vegas condo-townhomes and homes for sale became a hot commodity. The growing residents had retail and commercial needs, and 4 good-sized hotels and casinos were built within the city.

In 2012, North Las Vegas, Nevada, became home to a 1 million square foot VA Hospital Campus. The empty desert surrounding this amazing resource has been a construction boom-town for many years.

Services at the VA Hospital include pretty much everything. Emergency and hospital services are similar to those of most VA hospitals. However, basic extensive medical departments include dental, vision, mental health, and long-term care.

Employers in N. Las Vegas

 When the Las Vegas Valley hit the 2,000,000 population mark, more corporate giants noticed our little town. A great tax structure has attracted both smaller and larger companies.

The relocating business employee base loves the homes for sale in and near North Las Vegas and the affordable pricing. Las Vegas has a workforce capable of filling positions of these companies where employees did not relocate. With every relocating company, the city grows.

Bigelow Aerospace is a large, skilled worker-employer in North Las Vegas. The Las Vegas Motor Speedway keeps getting new neighbors.

In 2019, Amazon North Las Vegas opened a 2.4 million sqft.
The distribution fulfillment center is creating 1000 jobs, hiring more people in 2020. The French make-up company, Sephora, opened a 714,000 sq ft. manufacturing facility that employs over 400 people.

Industrial Businesses In North Las Vegas

Apex, a large Industrial Center, which is about 10 miles north and on the other side of I-15, is growing. NASCAR continues to anchor our racetrack. Many drivers and racing teams have warehouses near the track, too.

In May of 2020, North Las Vegas became home to a solar energy plant that will produce enough energy each day to power 260,000 houses. The plant is being built between Apex and the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. This will create employment opportunities within both construction and operational job positions.

Florence McClure Women’s Correctional Center (FMWCC) is also located in NLV. It is the only Women’s Correctional Facility in the state.

Nellis Air Force Base

Not only is having Nellis Air Force Base in NLV cool, but Nellis AFB is also a major employer. The best part of being near the base is that it is the official Home of the Thunderbirds. We get frequent unscheduled air shows.

It’s also quite common to see an F-16 or two flying overhead. Every other year, they open the base to the public for “Aviation Nation,” showing off our fabulous airmen and their toys.

Neighborhoods, Amenities, Library and Schools

Growth also creates a need for both commercial businesses and medical facilities. All of this development created more demand for affordable places to live in North Las Vegas, NV. Homes for sale near and in North Las Vegas started being built in master planned communities, attracting more families to the area. Living in Las Vegas is a big part of the perpetual motion machine fueled by the Las Vegas Strip.

Clark County School District is the public school system in Las Vegas. They cover all ages and have magnet high schools in all directions of the valley. Schools are continuously being built to cover the new construction areas. The Las Vegas Clark County Library District has beautiful, incredible branches and extensive online resources and books.

North Las Vegas has excellent parks, including a few State Parks with historic features and splash pad water features. The city prides itself on catering to the families in the area as well as the senior citizen retirement community. Community centers that offer events and get-togethers are very popular.

Tax Benefits In Nevada

Tax rates in The Silver State are low. There is no state income tax, no corporate tax, or excise tax. The retirement tax is waived for all residents after 3 years of residency. Retirement living has become a welcome addition to the businesses of North Las Vegas. With the addition of the VA Hospital, retirees have flocked to live in North Las Vegas.

Property tax for a new construction North Las Vegas home is 1% of the sales price or less. All Clark County dwellings and vacant land had their properties reassessed in 2011, lowering property taxes. A cap was put on tax increases, which were limited to 3% a year for owner-occupied properties and 8% per year for investment properties.

Since house prices appreciated at a high rate in 2020-2022, property taxes for a resale property will be considerably less than for a new construction home for sale. An owner-occupied dwelling that was assessed at $150,000 in 2011 would currently be assessed at approx $210,000.

There is a 3% annual cap on raising property taxes and 6% on investment properties. In reality, many properties are worth 2-3 times that value. Looking at resale properties can save you many thousands of dollars each year in property taxes.