North Las Vegas

Aliante is a growing, rural community with plenty of recreation just 18 miles North of Las Vegas. “People find a slower-paced lifestyle here compared to other areas,” says Nichole Teter, a Realtor for BHHS Nevada Properties, who has lived in the Las Vegas region for two decades. Over 25,000 residents call Aliante their home, many of whom are military personnel stationed nearby at the Nellis Air Force Base, which is 11 miles away. “I’ve noticed a lot of residents commute to the base daily,” says Teter. Other major employers include the North Las Vegas VA Medical Center and the Aliante Casino Hotel Spa. The area is a master-planned community built with walkable trails and parks, which attracts outdoor enthusiasts. The area is known for its many demographics, such as Filipino and Hawaiian, says Eric Hudson, a Realtor for Keller Williams Marketplace, who has been selling homes in the area for over ten years. In 2021, Las Vegas had a larger native Hawaiian population than that of Hawaii. “This is the ultimate melting pot,” he says. “You’re gonna be accepted here no matter what. The area is very welcoming.” Aliante Nature Discovery Park has tennis and volleyball courts plus a lake, waterfall and dinosaur-themed kids' area. Little ones can climb on the giant triceratops, dig for fossils in the sand pit, use the playground slides, or cool off on the splash pad. Residents head to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, which is 16 miles away, for rock climbing and scenic drives. Aviary Park is a fully equipped sports and recreation facility with baseball diamonds and basketball courts. There’s also plenty of open space for your people to play and exercise. The Aliante Golf Club is open to the public and challenges golfers with many elevations and water features. The area has modern homes ranging from $450,000 to $500,000 with Spanish-influenced architecture, Stucco exteriors, and Terracotta roofs. Most homes have 3 or 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and are spaced closely together with small trees and shrubs sprinkled in the yards. Palm trees line the streets, giving pops of color to the desert landscaping. Sun City Aliante is a 55-plus adult community of two- to three-bedroom homes ranging from $500,000 to $600,000, with garages and breathtaking golf course views. The Clark County School District serves the area and has a B from Niche. Children may attend Vincent L. Triggs Elementary, which has a B-minus, before advancing to Anthony Saville Middle, which has a B and an English Language Learners Program. Kids can move on to Shadow Ridge High, which also gains a B from Niche and offers students a specialty engineering program where they can do hands-on projects. The University of Las Vegas is 17 miles away. For a private education, children can attend The Meadows School, which earns an A-plus from Niche. Churches in Aliante include Aliante Community Baptist Church and New Antioch Christian Fellowship at Aliante. Bruce Woodbury Beltway is the main thoroughfare that residents use to get around town. The Regional Transportation Commission offers a public bus service. The North Las Vegas Airport is a regional airport located nearby, while the Harry Reid International Airport is 28 miles away. Aliante Market Mall is a shopping center that has a Smith’s grocery store and pharmacy, The UPS Store, a few banks and a pet groomer. The center is also home to Sierra Gold, a popular American eatery and Rocco's New York Pizza. Residents head to the Home Depot off Bruce Woodbury Beltway for hardware items. Residents can find entertainment at Regal Aliante, located on North Aliante Parkway, or at the Access Showroom, a concert hall that holds musical, dance, and comedy performances on the first floor of the Aliante Casino Hotel Spa. Meanwhile, the Aliante Casino Hotel is used for gambling, shopping, or spending a day at the spa. Locals visit Las Vegas, which is approximately a 20-minute drive away, for its eclectic and colorful strip of bars, restaurants, casinos and museums. But Hudson says the Aliante Casino is the place to be. “Most people don’t go to the strip. They go to the local casino,” he says.

Busy with new growth and famous for its mainstay favorites, Downtown North Las Vegas is a thriving community less than 10 miles north of the Las Vegas Strip. "It's a vibrant district," says Nick Devitte, Realtor with Real Broker who's been selling in the area since 2016, "that's really close to all the trendy bars and restaurants in the Fremont Street Experience, and it's seeing some significant growth. It's exciting and enjoyable, and the commercial zones have their share of colorful characters." Residents in Downtown North Las Vegas will be immediate neighbors to the new NLV Gateway project underway at Lake Mead Boulevard and Las Vegas Boulevard. This $200 million project is being master planned by Agora Realty to reimagine central downtown as a modern residential, business and cultural hub. The plan incorporates multifamily residential, business offices, medical services, restaurants, shops and gathering spaces. "It's a roughly 20-acre development, consisting of six sites," says Brittany West, City of North Las Vegas economic development manager. "And it's expected to bring more than 900 new jobs to the downtown core. They've thought of everything — even Tesla charging stations." The project broke ground in 2022 and expects to reach completion in 2026. Residents also have their pick of gaming entertainment. Several neighborhood casinos cater to locals, including Jerry's Nugget Casino. In addition to its slots, bingo and gaming tables, Jerry's offers a 24-hour café featuring 75 entrees. Bighorn Casino touts "the loosest machines around," where locals take their winnings into its restaurant — also open 24 hours — and order the famous bourbon burger. Movie lovers head to Maya Cinemas North Las Vegas to catch the latest blockbuster while enjoying a good meal. "You'll notice a lot of Hispanic influence here among the small businesses," says West, "and you have great access to walkable shops and family-owned restaurants." Many locals kick back with live music and tacos at Mariscos Las Islitas, a local go-to known for its big portions and brightly colored palm tree murals. Broadacres Marketplace's swap meet and fairground-style fun are always a community draw. The market spans 44 acres and brims with everything from food and apparel to music and classic fairground rides for kids. It's also a destination for live music and dancing, hosting notable musical groups such as Banda Corona del Rey, Banda Cuisillos and Banda Tora. Residents grab essentials at Mariana's Supermarket or stock up on groceries at La Bonita Supermarket. Most homes in Downtown North Las Vegas are modest ranches built in the 1950s and 1960s, with a handful of duplexes popular with investors. Several homes have seen interior renovations, including new cabinetry and granite countertops. "It's a strong appeal for many buyers," says Realtor Sam Cohen of Huntington and Ellis, broker salesperson and team lead with the Cohen Group. "I think it's a great, family-friendly, entry-level neighborhood," Cohen says. "If you want a single-family home with a decent-sized yard, you can get something for under $400,000." A small selection of condos and townhouses range from $130,000 to $200,000, and single-family homes ask between $170,000 and $450,000. Sparse trees dot the area's wide sidewalked streets, providing pops of color against sparse desert landscaping. The neighborhood gets a crime score of 6 out of 10, slightly higher than the national average of 4 out of 10. Revitalization projects from street improvements to landlord incentives to the new Gateway NLV intend to improve the city's identity and help increase residents' feeling of community. Kids attend public school in the Clark County School District, given a B on Niche. Students kickstart their education at Marion E. Cahlan Elementary, which earns a C-plus, and head to Jim Bridger Middle, which gets a C. The "school-within-a-school" model at Rancho High, the valley's second oldest high school, allows students to pursue interests in specialty magnet programs called academies. The Academy of Aviation, one of only a few of its kind in the country, prepares students for careers in aviation or aerospace. Rancho High earns a B on Niche. Neighborhood parks in Downtown North Las Vegas give residents of all ages a place to unwind. Locals often head to Hartke Park to play soccer on lighted fields, test their skills at the skate park or play on the playgrounds and splash pad. An adjacent recreation center offers indoor sports. The Petitti Park sports complex and Joe Kneip Park sports courts are popular with local athletes. "There's a great selection of concerts and events held at Craig Ranch Regional Park," says West. "It's close by, so locals can go there for Arts in the Park in June or outdoor movie nights." Downtown North Las Vegas is served by the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, known as the RTC. Several bus stops are within walking distance of most properties. Heading into the heart of downtown Las Vegas requires a 3-mile trip south. For those commuting via car, the area is easily accessible to Highways 15 and 515, opening up the valley and beyond. Says Devitte, "Great proximity to the Las Vegas Strip here is attractive to many service workers."

Deer Springs is an urban community at the northern edge of North Las Vegas. Though North Las Vegas is the smallest of the Las Vegas Valley's three cities, the area has seen a massive population increase in the last decade thanks to its proximity to major freeways and recent investments in its commercial and residential development. Woodbury Beltway and Centennial Parkway provide quick commutes to the nearby medical center and major retailers. Contemporary houses and new home builds in Deer Springs are just a short drive from nearby schools and parks. Locals live along traditional suburban avenues with the desert and the Las Vegas Mountain Range on the horizon. Single-family homes sit along major roadways and in private gated communities. Deer Springs' architectural styles mix the stucco facades and tile roofing of Spanish-revival designs with the broad shapes and modern amenities of more contemporary home styles. Common amenities include community parking, paved driveways and modern touches like roof-mounted solar panels. These houses range in price from $350,000 for a 1,200-square-foot home to as much as $650,000 for newer houses with more than 2,000 square feet. Deer Springs townhomes and condominiums are within walking distance of parks, schools and shopping centers. These home styles have a less broad price range than single-family houses, running from $290,000 for a 975-square-foot condominium to $370,000 for a 1,700-square-foot townhouse. At North 5th Street and Woodbury Beltway, Deer Springs Town Center offers a variety of well-known retailers and home goods stores. Tools, appliances and garden items are available at Home Depot. Office supplies and paper products are available at Michael's and Staples. Target has a range of clothing, home goods and other household necessities. Sprouts Farmers Market keeps local kitchens stocked with fresh produce and organic goods to stay healthy. Deer Springs also has several well-known restaurant franchises, such as the west-coast fast food chain In-N-Out in Deer Springs Town Center. Asada Mexican is a casual tabletop eatery serving tacos, enchiladas and other classic Mexican dishes. Public school students are served by the Clark County School District, beginning their academic careers at primary schools such as Don E. Hayden Elementary. According to Niche, this school has an overall C-rating and teaches from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Students move on to intermediate and secondary institutions such as Carroll M. Johnston Middle and Legacy High School. Both schools have an overall C-rating on Niche. Legacy High has excellent academic programs, including Educational Talent Search, which focuses on helping first-generation or low-income students prepare for and succeed in their endeavors after high school. Locals are just a short drive away from local parks and recreational centers. Along East Centennial Parkway is the Skyview YMCA, which hosts family-friendly events, fitness centers, and community outreach programs. The Centennial-Lawrence Trailhead is part of the Las Vegas Wash Regional Trail System, 15 miles of 10-foot-wide trails designed to accommodate joggers, cyclists, strollers and wheelchair users. Nearby Tropical Breeze Park offers locals views of the mountains, playgrounds and seasonal splash parks. East down the Woodbury Beltway is the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, which hosts high-speed NASCAR races, drag racing and seasonal events. Most condos and houses are within walking distance of Deer Springs' shopping and dining. Locals also take public transit to shopping centers, schools and the VA medical center. Commuters have easy access to major roadways leading to the VA Medical Center, Nellis Air Force Base and other Las Vegas employers. Nellis Air Force Base is less than 10 miles from Deer Springs. Noise from the base is common but minor, and the community's proximity is a plus for locals stationed there. The neighborhood is home to both the Veterans & Community Resource Center and the North Las Vegas VA Medical Center. The resource center is adjacent to Skyview YMCA along East Centennial Parkway and services the local military community. The VA Medical Center along North Pecos Road caters specifically to the needs of veterans and their families.

Just north of all the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas is the quiet neighborhood of Northridge. Though North Las Vegas is the smallest of the valley’s three cities, the area has seen a massive population increase in the last decade thanks to its ideal location in relation to major freeways. The I-15 and 215 Beltway provide quick and easy commutes to other parts of the valley, while Northridge’s schools and parks are just a short walk or drive from the elegant homes that line its streets.<br><br>Locals live along wide suburban streets fringed by landscaped shrubs and desert flora. The desert environment provides clear skies, beautiful sunrises and sunsets and sweeping views of the Sheep Mountain range. Planned communities with tracts of single-family houses make up the entirety of the residential landscape in Northridge. The architecture of these homes is mainly inspired by Spanish revival designs, with stucco facades featuring smooth arches covered by red terracotta tile roofing. "These homes also feature spacious interiors and outdoor patio spaces perfect for entertaining friends and family. Northridge also has several townhouses that reflect similar architectural stylings, and overall home prices range from $250,000 for more established houses to as much as $640,000 for larger homes.<br><br>Public school students are served by the Clark County School District, starting their academic careers at primary schools like D.L. Dusty Dickens Elementary. This school has an overall B-minus rating according to Niche and teaches from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Students move on to intermediate and secondary institutions such as Carroll M. Johnston Middle and Legacy High School. Both schools have at least a C-rating on Niche and the latter high school offers a range of career and technical education courses in fields such as culinary arts, cybersecurity and teaching.<br><br>Locals are just a short drive away from local parks and recreational centers. Tropical Breeze Park is between East Tropical Parkway and El Campo Grande Avenue, offering views of the mountains as well as playgrounds and splash parks for the kids to enjoy. The Centennial-Lawrence Trailhead is just up the road from there, which is a part of the Las Vegas Wash Regional Trail System, 15 miles of 10-foot-wide trails designed to accommodate a variety of users such as joggers, cyclists, strollers and wheelchairs. Walk under leafy pergolas at Craig Ranch Regional Park, a former golf course that was saved from development and now features a vast skate park, four civic plazas, lighted athletic fields, community gardens and an amphitheater that plays host to season events and live performances.<br><br>Plenty of retail and restaurant options are also available along Northridge’s commercial thoroughfares. Regional supermarkets like Smith’s offer bulk foodstuffs and pharmaceutical essentials, while national franchises like Sprouts Farmer’s Market have a range of natural and organic grocery products. Stop in for some boba at No.1 Boba Tea. Las Vegas chains like PT’s Tavern are popular in Northridge, sporting a friendly atmosphere and dishing out cold drinks and simple American fare. Grab a booth at Asada Mexican Restaurant, a straightforward spot offering classic Mexican dishes in a casual Vegas-themed dining room.<br><br>Major freeways like the I-15 and the Woodbury Beltway give Northridge locals access to the best Las Vegas has to offer.

In the heart of the Mojave Desert, away from the neon glow of the Las Vegas Strip, lies Craig Ranch. Part of North Las Vegas, Craig Ranch is a master-planned community centrally located near shopping and dining, the Nellis Air Force Base and highways. “The area has had quite a bit of expansion; new hospitals, new parks and new homes, all making it a super convenient place to live,” says Blake Bonvicin, Realtor for RE/MAX, a Las Vegas native working in the area for over 10 years. Winning “Best Planned Community” in 2020 in the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s Best of Las Vegas annual contest, Craig Ranch’s appeal extends beyond its strategic location and luxury modern homes. It’s also home to 5 miles of trails, is a short drive to Lake Las Vegas and the Frenchman Mountains and its tight-knit community is united around Craig Ranch Regional Park, the beating heart of activity and celebrations for the area. Whether newcomers are looking for leisurely outings with the family or rugged treks through the mountains, Craig Ranch is central to a variety of outdoor activities. The community is home to seven parks in the area, one 3-acre private park, and 5 miles of interconnecting trails with exercise stations. The community's crown jewel is the 170-acre Craig Ranch Regional Park, within walking distance of residents’ front doors. The expansive space offers three dog parks, a 65,000-square-foot skate park, an amphitheater with seating for over 10,000, two basketball courts, a community garden and plenty of open green space. At one of two playgrounds, kids can climb on a giant rabbit or fiberglass tarantula, go down a rattlesnake slide, run among plastic 6-foot-tall flowers or hang in a treehouse that plays forest sounds. There’s also a nature discovery area at the edge of the park’s pond for them to explore. With the park running along a major thoroughfare, residents can easily walk from their houses to the park and then grab a bite or a sweet treat at one of the shops and restaurants nearby. The community’s 14-acre Sandstone Ridge Park also provides plenty of recreation, like baseball, lit basketball courts and a trailhead leading to the North Las Vegas Regional Trail System. Avid hikers looking to trek deeper into nature are only 11 miles from the Frenchman Mountain Trailhead and 18 miles from Lake Mead National Recreation Area to the east. Most shopping and dining options are along West Craig Road, the community’s southern boundary. “Craig Road is now known as Restaurant Row in North Las Vegas, and we’ve seen more than 25 restaurants open in just the last two years,” says Greg Bortolin, communications director for the City of North Las Vegas. Here, residents can get sandwiches and burgers at the log cabin-themed Lumberjack Restaurant, authentic Mexican specialties at El Nopal or Korean BBQ in a cup at Cupbop. Pinkbox Doughnuts is also located along this road for a little something sweet. The main thoroughfare provides a variety of shopping options, including North Mesa Plaza, which offers PetSmart, Walmart and more. Residents can also get essentials in the center of town along West Ann Road. At Simmons Center, shoppers will find Albertson’s and another Walmart. The shopping plaza also offers eateries like Amazing Thai and Sean Patrick’s Pub & Grill, a 24-hour Irish bar with Dublin-style fish and chips and slot and video poker machines. Craig Ranch residents can head to the Cannery Casino Hotel for entertainment, a perk for those who want the Vegas Strip experience without battling the tourist crowds. “The Cannery Casino is one of the most popular places in the area,” Bonvicin says. “Even people who don’t like to gamble go there for dinner and to have a good time.” Developed by homebuilder Century Communities, the gated neighborhood consists of six subdivisions. Most homes were built in the early 2000s and are priced between $370,000 and $1.8 million, and Bonvicin says there are plenty of available properties. “It has seen quite a bit of growth,” he says. Newcomers will find primarily Spanish and Mediterranean-style single-family homes here, along with condos. Jasmine Ranch subdivision offers two-bedroom condos starting at $260,000, and Centennial Crossing has more upscale condo options, offering four-bedroom 3,400-square foot properties topping out at $420,000. Craig Ranch gives newcomers a wide variety of single-family layouts, from three-bedroom, 1,500-square-foot homes to five-bedroom, 5,000-square-foot properties. Almost all homes come with multi-car garages, covered patios and trees, and many enjoy desert landscaping accented with fruit trees and towering palms. Higher-end homes, like those in the Seabreeze subdivision, come with guesthouses, garages with space for up to 10 cars, half-acre lots and private RV parks. A quiet suburb, Craig Ranch’s mature tree-lined streets have spacious sidewalks, and with the nearby walking trails, parks and schools, residents can easily walk to most amenities. Clark County School District serves the area, and local students attend Eva G. Simmons Elementary, Clifford O. Pete Findlay Middle School and Mojave High School. The elementary school holds a B ranking on Niche and offers family picnics and a book bus. The middle and high schools earned a C on Niche, and Mojave High offers a guitar club, a bowling team and its boys’ basketball team won back-to-back state championships in 2022 and 2023. Craig Ranch Regional Park is the community hub for most events, gatherings and festivals, hosting over 40 a year. In the summer, its amphitheater is a hot spot for outdoor concerts, but the park also draws crowds with 5K runs, movie nights, a spring campout, a Pirate Fest and a Fiesta in the Park in May. The annual Color Run and National Xball League Las Vegas Open paintball tournament draw thousands each year. “The amphitheater provides residents with lots of family-friendly entertainment options,” says Bortolin. The San Gennaro Feast, held every May, is also widely popular. A day of Italian cuisine, music and vendors, the event attracts over 50,000 attendees a year. The neighborhood offers easy access to Route 95 and proximity to Interstate 15. Residents can quickly reach the Las Vegas Strip in 11 miles, North Las Vegas Airport in 6 miles and the Harry Reid International Airport is about 15 miles away.