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Demographics

DiverseSimpson's Diversity Index: 69
Population3,141,000
Foreign Born8.9%
Population Density29people per mi²
Median Age38.9 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2000, this state has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
C+
Average

A livable area that tracks near national norms for affordability, walkability, and neighborhood health.

Quality of Life measures an area by evaluating factors like cost of living, nearby amenities, country club access, airport proximity, socioeconomic signals and neighborhood character. For large states, this is a general average — quality of life can vary dramatically between metro areas, suburbs, and rural communities within the same state.

Cost of Living

134/100

34% above national average

B+
Affordability Ratio

65%

The Real Cost of Living in Nevada

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $24k$45k
Comfortable $79k$116k
Luxury $136k+$212k+
Elite (Top 5%) $167k+$258k+

Economics

Overall Economy Grade
B-
Good

Solid upper-middle-class performance. The area runs slightly ahead of national economic benchmarks.

Median HHI
$76k+5.5%
1% above US avg
Avg Net Worth
$922k
41% above US avg
WFH
10.5%
27% below US avg
Homeownership
59.3%
9% below US avg
Median Home
$406k
44% above US avg
Avg HH Debt
$16k
10% below US avg
Poverty Rate
12.6%
10% above US avg
Public Assistance
13.7%
17% above US avg
Unemployment
6.8%
84% above US avg
Median Rent
$1k
28% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C-
Elevated

Higher crime rates than 57% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
23.5
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−12.8%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−13.7%
Homicide
0.05 / 1k Residents27% below US avg
Robbery
0.55 / 1k Residents17% below US avg
Aggravated Assault
2.62 / 1k Residents2% below US avg

Property Crime

5yr−11.9%
Burglary
3.08 / 1k Residents14% above US avg
Larceny-Theft
12.68 / 1k Residents10% below US avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
3.89 / 1k Residents38% above US avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+1Tilts Conservative
State Legislature of Nevada
Nevada Senate13D · 8R
Nevada House27D · 15R
Presidential Voting Trends for Nevada
Dem Rep
40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C+
Fair9.6% of income
Property Rights
C
FairIJ Grade C
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (15% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
A+
Fully OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season149 daysstatewide average
Annual Rainfall13.3"statewide average
Elevation6,922 ftstatewide average

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C+
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

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* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-16T01:51:34.000Z

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