Paradise, NV

Paradise, Nevada

Introduction to Paradise, Nevada

Most people who visit the Las Vegas Strip don’t realize that they are technically not within the Las Vegas City limits at all, but instead are spending their time and money in the unincorporated township of Paradise, Nevada. Also included within the boundaries of Paradise is McCarran International Airport. As an unincorporated township (also known as a “Census-Designated Place”), Paradise does not have its own municipal government. Instead, all government functions and town services for Paradise are provided by Clark County, within which Paradise is located. The city of Las Vegas is also part of Clark County. Other nearby cities include North Las Vegas, Henderson, Spring Valley, Sunrise Manor, Whitney, and Winchester, all of which are within 15 miles of Paradise.

Things to do in Paradise

Visitors to Paradise are not lacking in things to do, places to stay, or sights to see. There are literally hundreds of lodging options in the area, including many world-class hotels located on the Las Vegas Strip and in nearby surroundings. In addition, there are almost unlimited dining, gaming, and entertainment options located nearby. Dozens of golf courses and seven lakes are located within 20 miles of Paradise. Among the many other attractions in the area are the following:

• Liberace Museum
• Gondola Rides (Venetian Hotel)
• Circus Circus Adventuredome Theme Park
• Stratosphere Tower
• Las Vegas Ski ski area
• Lake Mead/Hoover Dam (approximately 30 minutes away)
• Red Rock Canyon (less than an hour drive away)

For sports fans, the following teams make their home in the nearby area:

• Baseball:
  • Minor League Baseball (MiLB) – Las Vegas 51s are a Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, and play in the Pacific Coast League (PCL).
• Football:
  • Arena Football League (AFL) – Las Vegas Gladiators
• Hockey:
  • East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) – Las Vegas Wranglers
• College: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
  • University of Nevada at Las Vegas (UNLV) Rebels

High Points

Paradise strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nevada):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Paradise, NV

Comparing Paradise to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nevada (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents

Paradise Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Paradise Colleges

(List of All Nevada Colleges)

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