Climate
Weather in the Las Vegas region is hot, windy, and dry, with mild winters.
Geography
Paradise is adjacent to Las Vegas, in one of the Las Vegas Valley’s most densely populated areas.
Cultural Attractions
Paradise is home to most of Las Vegas’s major casinos, hotels, and resorts, as well as McCarran International Airport.
Economy
Tourism is the area’s economic driving force.
Fun Fact
Many Las Vegas tourists unwittingly spend much of their time in Paradise.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 214,305
- Population under 55:
- 78.4%
- Population over 55:
- 21.6%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- Henderson
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Average
- Temperature:
- 86°F July High, 20°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $43,888
- Median home price:
- $129,000
- Average property tax:
- $1,624
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 14.9%
- High
- Cost of living:
- Average
Employment Projections
Education
K–12
- Elementary schools:
- 26
- Middle schools:
- 14
- High schools:
- 10
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 0
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 1
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 1
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 0/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 30/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 31/0
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 371
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