Moving to Nevada

Nevada, otherwise known as ‘The Silver State’, is a wonderful state to work and live. If you are moving or relocating to NV, we have organized a comprehensive list of some important facts and useful data to help make your move an easy transition.

Geography

Located in the Mountain Region of the country, Nevada is bordered by Arizona, California, Idaho, Oregon and Utah. With a total land area of over 110,560.71 Square Miles, it comes in as the 7th largest state.

Population

Currently, the population of NV is 2,940,058 making it the 16th least populated state in the union and the 6th least densely populated. The state capital, Carson City, has a population of 52457. which is the 12th smallest capital in the country.

Notable Nevadans

Nevada is home to various famous and some infamous citizens such as, Eva Adams a memorable US Mint is from Wonder and Ben Alexander a memorable actor is from Garfield. Others include people like Andre Agassi a tennis player and Henry Fountain Ashurst a politician .

Climate

Nevada is largely a dry state. Due mostly to the large elevation range (from less than 500 feet to more than 13,000 feet), the climate is highly diverse, ranging from scorching lowland desert in the south to cool mountain forests in the north. Las Vegas is one of the hottest cities in the United States with summer high temperatures averaging 102°F and regularly exceeding 110°F (about 8 days per year on average reach 110°F or higher). Much of the state lies within the Great Basin, a region between the Rockies and Sierra Nevada Mountains containing numerous small mountain ranges and high-elevation desert valleys. Due to the climate and rugged mountainous terrain, much of the land is sparsely populated. Nevada lies on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, which blocks moisture from the Pacific Ocean. The majority of the population lives in two concentrated urban areas–Washoe and Clark counties, supported by water from Lake Tahoe and the Colorado River, respectively. Nevada is the driest state in the United States with a statewide average annual precipitation of only 10 inches. Locally, average annual precipitation varies from 4 inches to more than 50 inches on high mountain peaks of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

National Parks

Nevada is home to 1 beautiful national park.

• Great Basin

  Based around Nevada’s second tallest mountain, Wheeler Peak, Great Basin National Park contains 5,000-year-old istlecone pines, a rock glacier, and the limestone Lehman Caves. Due to its remote location, the park has some of the country’s darkest night skies. Wildlife includes the Townsend’s big-eared bat, pronghorn, and Bonneville cutthroat trout.

Crime Statistics

Safety and security should always be an important factor when relocating to a new state. A state’s crime rate affects more than just the safety of its citizens, it intensely affects property value, economics and the overall quality of life. Based on the last FBI Crime Statistics, Nevada’s violent crime rate is 63 per 10k residents which is greater than the national average of 37.3. In addition, the state’s property crime rate is 262per 10k residents which is greater than the national average of 248.7.

Nevada ranks #3 in the US for violent crime and #25 for property crime.

Schools & Education

Whether you are a student, have children, or neither, a state’s educational system is not only important to those attending, it’s vital to the overall quality of life, culture and economics of the state. Based on data from multiple public and private sources, we were able to rank Nevada’s educational system.

Overall Grade: D

Nevada spends on average $8441.00 per pupil, which is less than the national average ($11,900). NV ranks #50 in the US compared to the rest of the country. While NV ranks #50 in spending, the latest graduation rate is 71.30%%.

Another important factor is the percentage of families that enroll their young children (ages 3-4) in an accredited pre-school program. Nevada ranks #49 with over 33.50% of children attending a early educational program.

Taxes

The current income tax rate for Nevada is 0.00% which ranks 1st favorable amongst other states. If you are purchasing property, you may want to consider the the property tax burden rate. This is the amount you pay in taxes per $1000 earned. NV’s rate is $24.30 which ranks 13th in the US.

Currently, NV sales tax is $37.71 for which it comes in as 47th compared to other states.

Sports

Nevada fans are not only devoted but also very dedicated to their local major league teams. Nevada is home to the following teams: and the Vegas Golden Knights .

Utility Companies

Before you move to Nevada, it’s advised that you know who your utility companies are. We have an extensive list of both public and private utility companies in NV.

Other Resources

For more information about moving to Nevada, visit their website at http://silver.state.nv.us/