North Las Vegas is one of Nevada's fastest growing cities, as well as one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. The U.S. Census Bureau named North Las Vegas the second fastest growing large city in America during 2002-2007. Completely separate from Las Vegas, the City of North Las Vegas has approximately 140,000 residents, with more than 1,000 new residents moving into the city each month. Estimates put the population of North Las Vegas at more than 500,000 by the year 2015.

Known for its successful development of residential, commercial and industrial communities, the city has experienced unprecedented growth and development. North Las Vegas has been recognized as "Your Community of Choice" in Nevada. North Las Vegas is an attractive, affordable alternative to Las Vegas and Henderson. The city offers several beautiful MASTER PLANNED COMMUNITIES with homes, stores, schools, commercial development. Excellent employment opportunities are available. New to the city is Target, Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Petsmart, several new restaurants, fitness clubs, grocery/drug stores and other services. Located in the Golden Triangle, close to Las Vegas downtown and "strip" with easy access via I-15 and US 95. The community is very involved in high-tech business centers, commercial centers and new housing developments for every budget! North Las Vegas is affordable and convenient. It is surrounded by mountains, making it very picturesque. North Las Vegas is a great alternative Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada.

During recent years, air traffic into the Las Vegas valley has increased dramatically.  Las Vegas' McCarran International Airport is the 5th busiest airport in the country.  Since the Las Vegas population has more than doubled over the past 10 years, the North Las Vegas Airport has become a popular choice of private pilots, scenic airlines and tourist airplanes and helicoptors.    Originally, the North Las Vegas Airport was developed to keep smaller, private jets from clogging runways at McCarran International Airport, one of the nation’s busiest airports.  Managed by Clark County Dept of Aviation, North Las Vegas Airport was a conduit for more than 230,000 takeoffs and landings in 2006, making it the second busiest airport in the state. 

Among the amenities offered at North Las Vegas Airport is the 15,600 square-foot terminal, pilot lounge and weather station, discount jet fuel and great location with easy access to I-215 and US 95.  In addition to transient flyers, North Las Vegas Airport has 685 airplanes based in 259 hangars, 66 of which were built through public private partnerships in the past two years.  Tenants or developers typically build the hangars, leasing the land from the county for $.90 per square foot per annum.  The Aviation Dept also shares from 1-5% of the revenue of the 25 commercial operations, which include rental car companies, aircraft maintenance shops and flight instruction schools.  Las Vegas Metro Police and Bureau of Land Management both operate onsite flight support facilities.  Metro is planning to add a 38,000s square-foot facility at the airport within the next 2 years.  The airport employs 30 county workers and is responsible for more than 1,700 private sector jobs in Clark County.  The growth of this airport is another facet of the growth and popularity of the City of North Las Vegas, one of the fastest growing cities in the country during the past 3 years. 

With new Master Planned Communities such as Aliante and the future Park Highlands, as well as the new Aliante Station Resort Casino, the city of North Las Vegas has become a great choice for new residents to buy homes in the more suburban area of Las Vegas.  North Las Vegas is a great place to live!  For a list of communities and city resources, contact Las Vegas Properties at 1-888-876-8383 or email terrilvp@cox.net.

THE CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS operates under a Council-Manager form of government, with a Mayor and four Council Members serving a four year term. Elections are held every two years for two or three of the five offices. The City Council appoints the City Manager, who serves as the Chief Executive Officer overseeing daily municipal operations.

Although it has tripled in population since 1990, home prices are among the most affordable in southern Nevada.

Among its active endeavors are the North Las Vegas Planning Commission, the North Las Vegas Library District Advisory Board, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Redevelopment Advisory Committee and Citizens Advisory Committee.

Homes in North Las Vegas range from $200,000 to more than $500,000. There are beautiful new homes, as well as resale homes available. Sizes range from 1,200 to more than 3,000 square feet. Several homebuilders have chosen North Las Vegas for their new housing developments as the demand for housing in this growing area continues.

North Las Vegas will be home to the new community of Aliante, a development of Del Webb Corp. and American Nevada Corp. This Master Planned Community will offer 2 Villages - one a traditional, family village with homes from the $200,000's and the other an Age-Qualified Retirement village with homes from the $180,000's. Several builders will offer homes in the family village, while Del Webb developed the Age-Qualified village. The community will offer an 18 hole Golf Course, interconnecting trails, a Nature Discovery Park, new schools, library, fire station and new retail and commercial development. Perfectly located at the north end of the valley, Aliante will feature beautiful mountain views, convenience via I-215 and US 95 and unique recreational facilities and attractions.

One of the most prominent developer in North Las Vegas is Pardee Homes. Developer of Eldorado and Eldorado Highlands, the company has recently acquired 1,900 acres of land on which they plan to offer a new Master Planned Community in North Las Vegas. The new plan will include housing, commercial properties, community parks, schools and public facilities. The growth of North Las Vegas during the past 8 years has been tremendous, with the community offering employment opportunities, new resort properties, attractive housing, easy access to other areas of the Las Vegas valley, new schools and a variety of new community services. The new Las Vegas Beltway that will lead from North Las Vegas to Henderson, is a major factor in the city's development.

North Las Vegas is only 15 minutes from the Las Vegas "strip" and 25 minutes from McCarran Intl Airport, 5 minutes from North Las Vegas Airport - 10 minutes from downtown Las Vegas. Population is 127,000. Increase in industrial companies and employers. New Master Plan for developing several thousand acres - new companies include Federal Express, US Foods, Frito Lay, etc.

The North Las Vegas Community Services Division is responsible for crime prevention and community relations functions, Student Intern Program, building safety and master planning.

If you would like to see new homes and resale homes, golf course homes and properties in an adult community, call Las Vegas Properties today at 1-888-876-8383.  We would be happy to send you a  complimentary Relocation Package with great information about North Las Vegas and other communities and cities in southern Nevada.