Area Information

Las Vegas, the "Entertainment Capital of the World," remains among the most exciting real estate markets in America. Our population and job growth continue to lead the nation.  Our central location from Southern and Northern California, Phoenix, Denver and Salt Lake has enabled Las Vegas to be recognized as the geographic hub of the Southwest, the fastest growing region in America.  This population migration to the Southwest is expected to continue for many decades. Las Vegas' business location prominence will grow with the region's population.

In years past, Las Vegas has been somewhat immune to our nation's economic woes.  In both good times and bad times, people came to Las Vegas to escape, and they brought their disposable income to our community.  Our local economy has substantially diversified from its gaming roots.  Today, more than 1.5 million people call Southern Nevada home.  We employ more than 800,000 people.  Our lead industry is now tourism, not just gaming.  People are spending more on rooms, restaurants and in stores.  Las Vegas now offers some of the most spectacular shopping venues in the world.  Today, visitors spend less than 50% of their dollars on gambling.

Southern Nevada's success will continue to be driven by quality of life, home affordability, and low taxes.  The area remains an excellent place to invest in or develop real estate.  For businesses, we can complete a cost analysis which demonstrates total operating cost savings of having a Southern Nevada facility in comparison to any other competitive metropolitan area in the Southwest.

For more Las Vegas information, visit:

• The Center for Business and Economic Research - UNLV
• The City of Las Vegas
• The City of North Las Vegas
• The City of Henderson
• Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce
• The Las Vegas Sun
• Las Vegas Information
• State of Nevada
• Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority