As Nevada’s population continues to swell, it’s no surprise that many Gen Xers are making their way to the Silver State and looking for housing.
Based on data from USAFacts , Nevada has seen an overall population increase of 57% since 2000, and 1% bumps for both 2021 and 2022 — the most recent figures available. Nevada was the tenth most popular state for out-of-state movers in 2022, per a recent Zillow study of U.S. Census data.
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Generation X — the demographic born between 1965 and 1980 — has certainly contributed. As an example, the city of Henderson, Nevada, was the 12th most popular landing spot for Gen X movers in the entire nation for 2022, according to SmartAsset .
Why the influx? Nevada’s lack of a state income tax, along with a low property tax rate and general affordability compared to many other states are often cited. As an example, average monthly rental costs in Nevada’s largest cities land in the $1,200 to $1,700 range — substantially lower than in many other large U.S. cities.