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Southern Nevada Jurisdictions
All areas incorporated and unincorporated within the Clark County borders
Boulder City
An incorporated city located on the southeast side of Clark County.Boulder City is home to the historic Hoover Dam.
City of Las Vegas
An incorporated city located on the northwest side of Clark County. The world-famous Fremont Street Experience, Cashman Center, and The Smith Center for Performing Arts are all located in the City of Las Vegas.
City of North Las Vegas
An incorporated city located on the north side of Clark County.The City of North Las Vegas is known for its flourishing industrial climate and lush golf courses with mountain views.
Henderson
An incorporated city located on the southeast side of Clark County.The City of Henderson received the National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation from the National Recreation and Park Association in 2014.
Mesquite
An incorporated city located on the northeast side of Clark County, bordering Arizona.Mesquite is home to a growing retirement community, as well as several casino resorts and golf courses.
Unincorporated Clark County
All area within Clark County borders that do not include the following incorporated cities; Boulder City, City of Las Vegas, City of North Las Vegas, Henderson, and Mesquite. The Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas Convention Center, McCarran International Airport, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas are all located in Unincorporated Clark County.
Laughlin
An unincorporated town that is on the Colorado River. Laughlin is a renowned destination for RV enthusiasts seeking the crystal blue banks of the Colorado River.
Resort Corridor
Includes non-restricted casinos and prominent hotels in all areas of Clark County
Las Vegas Strip
The world-famous 4.2-mile-long playground of America. Tourists from all over the world venture to see the spectacular neon lights and stunning casinos. Locals enjoy the perks of living just minutes away from five-star dining and entertainment.
Downtown Las Vegas
Known for its old-school charm and old-school prices, Downtown is a glimpse of classic Las Vegas culture. The area is home to the Mob Museum, Neon Graveyard, and dive bars locals know and love.
Major Casinos & Hotels
Large, non-restricted casinos and prominent hotels. Each casino has its own unique personality. From the modern, crystalline décor of the Cosmopolitan to the tranquil sandstone fountains of Red Rock, each is a sight to behold.
Education
Includes primary, secondary, and post-secondary teaching institutions.
Colleges & Universities
- Public
Includes accredited intuitions: University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada State College and the three College of Southern Nevada campuses. College tuition in Nevada is one of the most affordable in the country.
- Private
Southern Nevada is home to several private schools catering to a wide-variety of aptitudes including Roseman University of Health Sciences, Touro University of Nevada, and The Art Institute of Las Vegas.
K-12 Schools
- Public
All institutions supported by the Clark County School District (CCSD), not including charter schools. The District extends through Unincorporated Clark County and all incorporated cities. CCSD proudly hosts multiple magnet schools that offer specialized tracks of study including robotics, aviation, law, and medical science.
- Elementary Schools
- Middle Schools
- High Schools
- Other Schools
- Private
All institutions not supported by the Clark County School District. Las Vegas is home to some of the most prestigious secular and denominational private schools including The Meadows School which boasts sending 100 percent of its graduating seniors to college every year.
Community
Essential aspects of health, safety, and recreation within the southern Nevada community.
Hospitals
Includes full-service hospitals, most of which are members of The Valley Health System, Sunrise Health System, or Dignity Health. The University Medical Center is Nevada’s Level I Trauma Center and anchor for the new UNLV School of Medicine.
Law Enforcement
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department serves the City of Las Vegasand Unincorporated Clark County. Sheriff Joseph Lombardo has been repeatedly recognized for his transparency and integrity at Metro. Boulder City, Henderson, Mesquite, and North Las Vegas maintain independent police departments.
Parks
Clark County is home to over 100 parks hosting community events and a wide variety of sports complexes. The parks displayed are only those the most prominent parks and/or have a designated community center.
Community Centers
Clark County is home to over 100 parks hosting community events and a wide variety of sports complexes. The parks displayed are only those the most prominent parks and/or have a designated community center.
Transportation
Southern Nevada is home to modern, efficient means of transportation. Due to the desert climate, pavement stays pristine through many seasons.
Airports
Clark County is home to a diverse array of air traffic from the Executive Airport in lofty Seven Hills to Nellis Airforce Base in the north. The flagship McCarran International Airport is among the top 10 busiest airports in the nation.
Highways & Freeways
The City of Las Vegas innovates the highway system with the $1.5 billion initiative, Project Neon. The largest public works project in the state will increase efficiency and safety on Nevada’s roadways.
Bus Transportation
The Regional Transportation Commission oversees public transportation, traffic management, roadway design and construction funding, and transportation planning for Southern Nevada.
Traffic Counts
A count of vehicular or pedestrian traffic, which is conducted along a particular road, path, or intersection. Usefully for determining the total amount of foot-traffic at a particular site.
Land Use Zoning
The designation of permitted uses for certain parcels of land by local governments.
Redevelopment Areas
All tax districts that received a distinct designation of being classified as a redevelopment area in Clark County.A portion of the tax revenues levied by the entities in a tax district is dedicated to funding projects within a redevelopment area. Redevelopment is a tool used by cities and counties to revitalize certain neighborhoods and business districts. Projects may include property improvement, construction of buildings, and street, sidewalk and utility improvements.
Zoning
Unincorporated Clark County Zoning
The designation of permitted uses for certain parcels of land by the State of Nevada that is not part of any municipality. The Current Planning Division of the Clark County Comprehensive Planning Department regulates zoning in this area.
- Apartment Residential District
- Multiple-Family Residential District
- City Jursidiciton
- Multiple-Family Residential District (High Density)
- Commercial Residential Transitional District
- Office And Professional District
- Designed Manufacturing District
- Open Space District
- General Commercial District
- Public Facility District
- General Commercial District (Title 29 - Major Projects)
- Recreational Vehicle Park District
- General Highway Frontage District
- Residential Agriculture District
- Industrial District
- Residential Urban Density District
- Light Manufacturing District
- Rural Estate Residential District
- Limited Resort and Apartment District
- Rural Open Land District
- Local Business District
- Single Family Residential District
- Manufactured Home Residential District
- Single Family Residential District, Summerlin
- Medium Density Residential District
- Suburban Estates Residential District
- Multi-Layer Zoning
- Urban Village (Mixed Use) District
Boulder City Zoning
The designation of permitted uses for certain parcels of land in an incorporated city located on the southeast side of Clark County. The City of Boulder City Planning and Zoning Office regulates zoning in this area.
- Special Agricultural Zone
- Business Center Zone
- Neighborhood Commercial Zone
- General Commercial Zone
- Commercial Manufacturing Zone
- Corral Zone
- Energy Resource Zone
- Government Flood Control
- Government Municipals
- Government Open Land
- Government Park
- Hospital Zone
- Mobile Home Estate Zone
- Mobile Home Park Zone
- Open Space
- Single-Family Residential Zone
- Two-Family Residential Zone
- Multiple-Family Residential Zone
- Recreational Vehicle Zone
- Interim Study Zone
- Special Recreation Zone
City of Las Vegas Zoning
The designation of permitted uses for certain parcels of land in an incorporated city located on the northwest side of Clark County.The Current Planning Division of the City of Las Vegas Comprehensive Planning Department regulates zoning for this area.
- Residential Planned Development
- Undeveloped District
- Limited Commercial District
- General Commercial District
- Designed Commercial District
- Commercial/Industrial District
- Planned Business Park District
- Civic District
- Industrial District
- Neighborhood Service District
- Office District
- Planned Community
- Professional Office and Parking
- Planned Development District
- Single-Family Residential District
- Medium-Low Density Residential District
- Medium Density Residential and Apartment District
- High Density Residential and Apartment District
- Apartment District
- Ranch Acres District
- Single-Family Compact-Lot District
- Single-Family Residential -Restricted District
- Residence Estates District
- Mobile/Manufactured Home
- Residential Mobile/Manufactured Home Park
- Town Center District
- Traditional Development
- Undeveloped District
City of North Las Vegas Zoning
The designation of permitted uses for certain parcels of land in an incorporated city located on the north side of Clark County.The City of North Las Vegas Planning and Zoning Division regulates zoning in this area known for its competitive industrial rents and generous tax structure.
- Neighborhood Commercial
- General Commercial
- General Service Commercial
- Industrial District
- Rural Estates Residential District
- Rural Open Land District
- Professional Office Commercial
- Freeway
- Business Park Industrial
- General Industrial
- Heavy Industrial
- Master Plan Community
- Master Plan Community Neighborhood Commercial
- Master Plan Community General Commercial
- Master Plan Community Professional Office Commercial
- Master Plan Community Mixed Use Zone
- Master Plan Community Public/Semi-Public
- Master Plan Community Planned Unit Development
- Master Plan Community Single Family Low Density (or MPC RZ6)
- Master Plan Community Multifamily Residential (or MPC RZ25)
- Master Plan Community Medium Density (or MPC R-1) (up to 10 du/acre)
- Master Plan Community Medium-High Density (up to 13 du/acre)
- Master Plan Community Multifamily Residential (or MPC R-3)
- Master Plan Community High Density Residential (up to 50 50 du/acre)
- Master Plan Community Low Density Residential (or MPC R-1)
- Community Center Mixed Use
- Regional Center Mixed Use
- Open LAND
- Open Land / Development Agreement
- Planned Infill Development
- Public/Semi-Public District
- Not a Zoning Category
- Planned Unit Development
- Single Family Low Density
- Residential Medium Density
- Multifamily Residential
- High Density Residential
- Redevelopment Area Casino / Hotel / Entertainment SubDistrict
- Redevelopment Area Commercial / Retail SubDistrict
- Redevelopment Area Focus Area SubDistrict
- Redevelopment Area Office SubDistrict
- Redevelopment Area Public / Semi-Public SubDistrict
- Redevelopment Area MEdium High Density Residential SubDistrict
- Redevelopment Area High Density Residential SubDistrict
- High Density Residential
- Single Family Compact Lot Residential
- Ranch Estates
- Ranch Estates Limited
Henderson Zoning
The designation of permitted uses for certain parcels of land in an incorporated city located on the southeast side Clark County. The Current Planning Department of Henderson regulates zoning in this area.
- Auto-mall Commercial
- Community Commercial
- Highway Commercial
- Mixed-Use Commercial
- Neighborhood Commercial
- County
- Office Commercial
- Tourist Commercial
- Downtown Core Commercial
- Development Holding
- Downtown Highway Commercial
- Downtown Public
- Downtown High-Density Residential
- Downtown Low-Density Residential
- Downtown Medium-Density Residential
- General Industrial
- Limited Industrial
- Industrial park
- Corridor/Community Mixed-Use
- Regional Mixed-Use
- Planned Community
- Public and Semi-public
- High-Density Multifamily Residential 24
- High-Density Multifamily Residential 36
- Medium-Density Residential 10
- Medium-Density Residential 16
- Mobile/Manufactured Home Residential
- Low-Density Single-Family Residential 1
- Low-Density Single-Family Residential 2
- Low-Density Single-Family Residential 4
- Low-Density Single-Family Residential 6
- Low-Density Single-Family Residential 8
Mesquite Zoning
The designation of permitted uses for certain parcels of land in an incorporated city located on the northeast side of Clark County. The City Council and Planning and Environmental Resources Department regulate zoning in this area.
- Agricultural
- Commercial - Neighborhood
- Commercial - General
- Commercial - Central Business District
- Commercial - Hospital Services
- Hotel / Tourist
- Industrial - Light
- Industrial - Heavy
- Land Reserve
- Multi-Family Attached Housing
- Multi-Family Low Density
- Multi-Family Medium Density
- Multi-Family High Density
- Manufactured Housing
- Professional / Business Office
- Public Facility
- Parks, Recreation and Open Space
- Planned Unit Development
- Rural Ranch
- Rural Estates
- Rural Residential
- RV / Motor Home
- Single Family Residential
Clark County
2.3M
1.2M
$365.0K
| Indicator | current value | VS . PRIOR PERIOD | Vs. One Year Ago | Trend | Spark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Population | 2.3M | -2 | |||
Labor Force | 1.2M | -2 | |||
Labor Force Employment | 1.1M | +1 | |||
Unemployment | 64.8K | -2 | |||
Unemployment Rate | 5.4% | -2 | |||
Gross Casino Gaming Revenue | $1.2B | +1 | |||
Visitor Volume | 3.4M | -2 | |||
Consolidated Tax Distribution (Tier 2) | $134.7M | +1 | |||
Existing Home Closings | 2.0K | -7 | |||
Existing Home Median Closing Price | $365.0K | -3 | |||
Existing Home Average Price Per Square Foot | $237.95 | -2 | |||
New Home Closings | 960 | +2 | |||
New Home Median Closing Price | $504.7K | +1 | |||
New Home Average Price Per Square Foot | $246.89 | -2 |
