Exploring Sin City: The Bright and Dark Sides of Las Vegas
Las Vegas is known as Sin City. A city of lights, casinos, endless entertainment, but not every neighborhood in Vegas is like hitting the jackpot when it comes to livability and safety. There’s plenty of thriving areas with great jobs, night life, and family friendly amenities, but other neighborhoods struggle with high crime, lower incomes, and property values that don’t quite match the “Vegas Dream.”
Choosing the Right Neighborhood: A Guide for Newcomers
If you’re thinking of moving to Las Vegas, which neighborhoods are the best, and which ones are the roughest around the edges? RoadSnacks dug deep into the data, looking at violent crime, property crime, home values, and income.
THE MOST DANGEROUS NEIGHBORHOODS IN LAS VEGAS:
10. Michael Way
Population: 52,421Violent Crimes Per 100k: 1,390Property Crime Per 100k: 6,406Median Home Value: $203,972 (11th worst)Median Income: $50,869 (10th worst)
9. Sunrise
Population: 17,856Violent Crimes Per 100k: 1,535Property Crime Per 100k: 6,051Median Home Value: $161,646 (7th worst)Median Income: $40,863 (7th worst)…