Las Vegas: Economy & Jobs
Las Vegas reports a median household income of $73,877 (about the same as Clark County median $76,472; 1.1× below Nevada median $78,260), with homes at a median value of $427,900. The surrounding county supports 1,124,772 jobs (avg $64,985).
- $90,013 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (at Nevada median).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $73,877 — near the Nevada median ($74,511). Poverty rate 14.0% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 5.8× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 25.4% |
| Affordability · Interpretation | expensive |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $1,132,500 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $101,939,206 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $90,013 (at Nevada median) |
| Income Estimate | $80,590 |
| Median Household Income | $73,877 (at Nevada median) |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Arts Food |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $73,877 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 4.6% — above the U.S. average of ~4%. 12% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 25.70 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 12.1% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | moderate commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 1,124,772 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $73,093,498,839 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $64,985 |
| All Occupations · Employment | 1,481,820 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% (at Nevada median) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 1 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 893 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 893.00 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Animal Totals, Cattle, Equine, Fruit & Tree Nut Totals |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 53,591 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 917,211 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 48,864,182 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 234 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 229 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 116 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 482 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 20 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 146 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 311 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 65 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 1,710 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 2,239 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 469 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 558 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (20)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Yenat Market |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 1,033 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | LAS VEGAS-INDIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $14,579,777,805 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,435.68 (at Nevada median) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 2,265,461 people (vs Nevada 273,212) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Job Training · Total count | 15 |
|---|---|
| Pct Drove Alone | 70.9% |
| Pct Public Transit | 1.3% |
| Pct Walked | 12.1% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 38.6 years (at Nevada median) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 30.3% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 10 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12