Las Vegas: 5 Reasons We Bet You’ll Love Living Here

By 3 minute read

Last updated on December 17th, 2024

When you think of Las Vegas, visions of bright lights, entertainment, gambling, and world -renowned celebrity-chef owned restaurants come to mind. Although the popularity of “The Strip” has made Las Vegas an internationally renowned resort destination, more and more people are making this vibrant city their home. Those living in this diverse metropolis enjoy an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities, art and culture, sporting events, and family-friendly communities.

 

1. Tax Friendly State

One of the many benefits of living and working in Las Vegas is the many tax benefits.  First, there is no state income tax leaving residents with more money in their pocket.  Vegas is very attractive to new businesses and startups, drawn by its cost effectiveness, ample space, tax advantages, and venture capital funding.  Businesses enjoy tax advantages including no business income tax or inventory tax. 

 

2. Year-round Outdoor Activities

The climate in Las Vegas makes it ideal for enjoying outdoor activities all year long.  There are a multitude of activities to enjoy including golfing, hiking, biking, kayaking and skiing.  Enjoy the many scenic lakes and parks throughout the Las Vegas valley just about any time of year. Aside from the ever-popular  Ի, some favorite outdoor recreation sites include:

 

Red Rock Canyon

Known for its red, white, and multicolored rock landscape,  offers spectacular scenery, rare plants, and unique animal species.  Visitors can venture out among 26 hiking and biking trails or climb the great boulders and rock faces of the canyon. Or, if they just want to take in the views, they can drive along a 13-mile scenic loop that runs through the park. 

Red Rock Canyon in Nevada.

Lake Mead 

Just 30 minutes outside of Vegas is .  Lake Mead, America’s largest reservoir, was created by the construction of the Hoover Dam. With more than 750 miles of shoreline, you can enjoy year-round recreation with everything from kayaking, jet-skiing, sailing, boating, swimming, biking, fishing, hiking, and camping.

 

Mt. Charleston

Just a short drive north of Las Vegas is beautiful . Enjoy an overnight stay at the Mt. Charleston Lodge or hike one of the many hiking trails. Or head to Lee Canyon for some winter skiing down snow-covered mountains. Typically measuring about 20 to 30 degrees cooler than Las Vegas, Mt. Charleston is a great, quick getaway for the perfect summer hike or mountain bike ride. 

 

3. Art and Culture

Las Vegas is a mecca of art and culture for all ages and artistic tastes.  downtown features galleries and workspaces for many of the city’s local artists. Cultural institutions, like the Smith Center for the Performing Arts fill their stages with broadway shows and world-class musical showcases. Music concerts and festivals year-round fill every musical genre.  Delve into Las Vegas history at the  Ի. Or the most current exhibit of 20th century and contemporary art at the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art.

 

4. Sporting Events

Las Vegas casino sportsbooks continue to be a popular gathering place for people to watch and bet on their favorite sports teams.  However, the options to watch a live professional sporting event have grown. Ever since the NHL brought Las Vegas its first professional sports team in 2017, the , other professional sports leagues have begun to follow suit.  The remarkable success of this team led the WNBA to relocate the former San Antonio Stars, to the city and are now known as the .  And in the fall of 2020, the newly relocated NFL team, the Las Vegas , played their first home game in their brand new state-of-the-art stadium. 

 

5. Family-Friendly Communities

There are a number of prestigious neighborhood communities in and around Clark County, Nevada. One of the most highly-sought, family-friendly places to live is Summerlin, a master planned community with carefully planned neighborhoods, beautiful homes, great schools, community tennis courts, and pools, nearby parks and trails, and an amphitheater for performing arts. Another popular home destination is Henderson, which features its own master plans, Inspirada and Cadence, both offering a wide array of amenities and conveniences such as parks and community centers for residents. In the northwest, is the valley’s newest master plan, Skye Canyon, filled with parks, a clubhouse, pool, and trails, and sits just south of Mt. Charleston.  

 

Las Vegas is a vibrant and growing city. It is a place for everyone, from single professionals and young families to retirees.  People seeking to call Las Vegas home do so because they want to enjoy its economic and recreational advantages or because of lifestyle changes such as the opportunity to work from home. If you are interested in making Las Vegas your home, visit  to explore luxurious homes in some of the most sought-after locations in the city. 

Learn more about at Inspirada

 

written by

Embracing an unwavering commitment to quality and customer service, currently builds in over 60 markets in 24 states nationwide, and is a publicly owned company with its common stock listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: TOL). In 2024, marked 10 years in a row being named to the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies™ list and the Company’s Chairman and CEO Douglas C. Yearley, Jr. was named one of 25 Top CEOs by Barron’s magazine. has also been named Builder of the Year by Builder magazine and is the first two-time recipient of Builder of the Year from Professional Builder magazine. For more information visit TollBrothers.com. From Fortune, ©2024 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.

  • 4 Comments

    1. Kathy D'Agostino says:

      Looking for a single story new construction. square footage approx 1600. At least 2 car garage, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, View would be nice in a gated community. I currently live in CA. and want to move to Lake Las Vegas.

      • Sam M says:

        Hello Kathy, thank you for your interest in building with . To see some homes that are within your search criteria please visit . To better assist you with your home search, please contact our Online Sales team at 844-836-5263. Thanks!

    2. Bernadine Dobranic says:

      I’m retiring this year and I’m looking to buy a home. I would like to stay in Lake Las Vegas or Henderson area. That is my first choice. I have financing in place but I am looking for a home 300,000 or less. Thank you. Condos townhomes will be considered.

      • says:

        Hi, Bernadine. We appreciate your interest in building with us! As for communities that fit your criteria, we encourage you to explore our upcoming location, Aviano, in Las Vegas, NV. You can check it out on our website here – /luxury-homes-for-sale/Nevada/Aviano

        We hope this helps answer your question.

    Leave a Comment

    The information you provide will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy