Why Live in Meadows
Meadows, located about 5 miles from the Las Vegas Strip, is an established urban community known for its spacious backyards and lack of a homeowners association. The neighborhood features wide streets lined with sidewalks and well-established desert trees and palms. Residents have convenient access to several nearby restaurants, stores, and major highways. Hyde Park Middle School, which has a high rating, is within a few blocks of many homes. Meadows offers plenty of green spaces, including Essex/West Charleston Lions Park and Cragin-Hinson Park, which provide playgrounds, picnic areas, and sports facilities. The nearby Springs Preserve features a desert botanical garden and the Nevada State Museum. For recreation, the Bill and Lillie Heinrich YMCA offers an outdoor water park, weight room, and track, while the Las Vegas Golf Club is less than 3 miles away. Dining options include Lou’s Diner, Mississippi Mary’s Soul Food Café, and Farmer Boys. Shopping is convenient with Velvet Underground for comic books, Momma’s Attic for antiques, and the Meadow Mall for department stores. The Las Vegas Premium Outlets are just over 2 miles away. Most homes in Meadows are single-story ranch-style built between 1950 and 1970, with some updated to include additional living space. Public transportation is accessible via RTCSNV buses, and the neighborhood is bordered by U.S. Route 95, providing quick access to Interstate 15. Despite the proximity to highways, which can result in high noise levels, Meadows is safer than the national average. However, residents should be aware of the high risk of heat waves, earthquakes, and poor air quality in the Las Vegas Valley.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Meadows a good place to live?
Meadows is a good place to live. Meadows is considered somewhat walkable and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Meadows has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 8.9 people per acre and a median age of 37. The average household income is $63,261 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 16.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Meadows are home owners, with 34.7% of residents renting and 65.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Meadows can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Meadows neighborhood guide.
Is Meadows, NV a safe neighborhood?
Meadows, NV is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Meadows?
The median home price in Meadows is $375,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $75,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,940 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $83K a year to afford the median home price in Meadows. The average household income in Meadows is $63K.
What are the best public schools in Meadows?
The best public schools that serve Meadows are:
What are the best private schools in Meadows?
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Home Trends in Meadows, NV
On average, homes in Meadows, Las Vegas sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Meadows, Las Vegas over the last 12 months is $369,950, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$369,950
Median Single Family Sale Price
$372,999
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$276,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$245
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
34
Median List Price
$375,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
12%
