Yes, the neon lights on the Las Vegas Strip are always on but there’s more to Las Vegas than the eclectic nightlife. While Sin City has been viewed as a gaming mecca and adults-only playground for decades, it has also become known as a convention hotspot and tourist destination. Residents are also drawn here for the economic opportunities and high desert lifestyle that includes plenty of outdoor activities. If you’d prefer to escape the glamour, glitz and glare of the blinking lights, take a look at our list of the top 10 suburbs surrounding Las Vegas. And before you make a decision, be sure to take note of Nevada’s safest cities.
10. Sunrise Manor
- Population: 189,372
- Median Home Value: $156,000
- Mean Travel Time to Work: 29 minutes
- School Ranking: C
- Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 4,497
- Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 998
Entertainment and professional opportunities can be found in Sunrise Manor, just 30 minutes northeast of Las Vegas, making it a magnet for new residents. The community is located at the western base of Frenchman Mountain and has plenty of outdoor activities, including golfing. If endless sunshine and little rain are appealing, you will find Sunrise Manor irresistible.
9. Winchester
- Population: 27,978
- Median Home Value: $151,300
- Mean Travel Time to Work: 24 minutes
- School Ranking: C+
- Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 3,025
- Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 671
Winchester is a smaller suburb nestled in the desert, only three miles from downtown Las Vegas and close to the Las Vegas Strip. It’s an affordable community where crime rates continue to trend downward. If a night brimming with casinos, shows and assorted culinary fare makes you feel lucky, then plan to double down in Winchester.
8. Whitney
- Population: 38,585
- Median Home Value: $165,900
- Mean Travel Time to Work: 27 minutes
- School Ranking: C+
- Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 3,353
- Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 744
Just 10 miles southeast of Las Vegas is the charming town of Whitney. Many commuters choose to live here to pull away from the busy metropolis. It offers golfing and parks for hiking and relaxing. Residents spend their weekends enjoying live music and dining at local restaurants. Whitney is a diverse city that is great for families at any stage of life.
7. North Las Vegas
- Population: 245,949
- Median Home Value: $208,100
- Mean Travel Time to Work: 27 minutes
- School Ranking: C+
- Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 5,202
- Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 2,386
North Las Vegas is the second largest suburb on our list, serving as home to the College of Southern Nevada–North Las Vegas Campus. The students keep this big city youthful and vibrant. Live music is as easy to find as fine dining. If you crave a high-intensity ATV adventure, the nearby sand dunes await you. But if you are more of an observer, you won’t want to miss the heart-stopping action at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Be sure to check out all the new homes available in North Las Vegas.
6. Boulder City
- Population: 15,977
- Median Home Value: $269,200
- Mean Travel Time to Work: 24 minutes
- School Ranking: B-
- Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 147
- Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 13
Boulder City is the smallest suburb on our list and is located near the engineering marvel of Hoover Dam. The city is billed as a small town of big adventures. Residents have a bounty of outdoor activities to fill their calendar, from white-water rafting to antiquing to touring old gold mines. The educational system in this tight-knit community boasts excellent ratings. Why live anywhere else? Start searching for your new home today.
5. Paradise
- Population: 223,167
- Median Home Value: $217,000
- Mean Travel Time to Work: 22 minutes
- School Ranking: B-
- Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 3,622
- Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 804
Paradise is perfect for the adventurous type. The largest portion of the Las Vegas Strip lies within its boundaries. It’s also home to the University of Nevada Las Vegas and McCarran International Airport. If you delight in an infinite number of dining, entertainment and shopping venues, then your new home search ends here.
4. Enterprise
- Population: 108,481
- Median Home Value: $287,200
- Mean Travel Time to Work: 23 minutes
- School Ranking: B
- Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 2,245
- Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 498
Only about 20 minutes south of Las Vegas, Enterprise offers a stimulating lifestyle with a superb school system and an affluent population. From hike and bike trails and golfing to amusement parks, escape rooms and museums, Enterprise is a great place to call home.
3. Henderson
- Population: 310,390
- Median Home Value: $293,500
- Mean Travel Time to Work: 23 minutes
- School Ranking: B
- Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 6,072
- Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 583
Located about 16 miles southeast of Las Vegas is the affluent city of Henderson. Artisan distilleries, breweries and wineries offer tours and tastings year-round, and there are plenty of dining, shopping and entertainment options. Outdoor enthusiasts will love River Mountain Loop Trail, Lion Habitat Ranch and the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve. Henderson’s motto is “A Place to Call Home,” so discover your new dream home today.
2. Spring Valley
- Population: 178,395
- Median Home Value: $241,600
- Mean Travel Time to Work: 23 minutes
- School Ranking: B
- Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 3,362
- Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 746
Spring Valley is about a 20-minute drive from downtown Las Vegas, making it a great bedroom community for commuters. The city has a panoply of attractions for residents of all ages. Some of the perks include a farmer’s market, restaurants, bars and art galleries.
1. Summerlin South
- Population: 24,085
- Median Home Value: $401,400
- Mean Travel Time to Work: 23 minutes
- School Ranking: A-
- Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 1,053
- Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 234
Las Vegas’ top suburb is the smaller, affluent Summerlin South. Located at the edge of Spring Mountains and the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Summerlin South offers natural beauty and magnificent sunsets as well as more than 150 miles of meandering walking trails. Come find your new home in Summerlin South today.
NewHomeSource pulled data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Services and the U.S. Census Bureau. In the event exact crime data was unavailable, estimates were used. These factors were entered into an algorithm to calculate a score for each suburb.
Heather Allen is a freelance writer who began her career 20 years ago at a small Texas NBC affiliate, while attending SFASU. She’s written blogs on a diverse range of topics.
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