At the heart of the Las Vegas Valley, surrounded by the sprawling University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus (UNLV) is the University District. Adjacent to the vibrant Las Vegas Strip and just minutes from the historic downtown, the University District is a world of its own. Although residents are primarily university students, faculty and staff - casino workers, entertainers and entrepreneurs also call this buzzing community home. The walkable neighborhood is at the center of the action, a hub for innovation, home to endless cultural attractions and provides easy access to natural getaways.
Top-ranking, research-forward university at its heart
Clark County School District serves the area, and local students can attend Paradise Elementary, Helen C. Cannon Junior High and Valley High School. The elementary and middle schools received a C on Niche, and the high school earned a C-plus. Paradise offers Disney musical productions, family engagement nights and tutoring. Valley offers after-school programs, a guitar club and soccer teams. College-bound students don’t need to travel far, as UNLV is at the heart of the neighborhood. Ranked by Niche as the third-best college in Nevada, the public institution houses the only law school in the state and ranks 165th in the nation for its research and development programs.
The 350-acre campus continues to top U.S. News & World Report’s annual listing of the nation’s most diverse universities for undergraduates and has ranked in the overall top 10 since the rankings debuted over 10 years ago. Among its other accolades, The Atlantic recognized the university as having one of the country’s most innovative Master of Fine Arts programs, and its College of Hospitality’s Hotel Administration program is ranked No. 2 in the world, according to QS World University Rankings.
Thomas & Mack Center greets visitors and students alike for events in University District.
University District kids may attend Paradise Elementary School.
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Center of all the action
While The Strip and downtown lure thrill-seekers and foodies with its endless neon-lit nightlife options, celebrity chef-helmed five-star eateries like Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen, and shining stars like The Bellagio, the University District has no shortage of diverse dining. Get comfort breakfast diner favorites at Blueberry Hill Family Restaurant and Italian classics at the family-run Ferraro’s Ristorante, known for its homemade pastas and signature osso buco. At the lively Hofbrauhaus, a Vegas institution where communal dining is on the menu, experience Oktoberfest every day of the week with craft beer and authentic Bavarian eats like giant pretzels or sausage and sauerkraut plates. At Yama Sushi, come hungry because, in true Las Vegas fashion, the restaurant is all-you-can-eat. Of course, it has cheap, late-night student favorites like In-N-Out, Del Taco, and Jack in the Box, too.
For nightlife, Double Down Saloon is the ultimate no-frills watering hole with graffiti-clad walls, creative cocktails and a place to catch punk bands or pick $1 songs from the jukebox. Or belt out the tunes at GoGo Karaoke and then evoke some nostalgia at the Pinball Hall of Fame with old-school machines like Medieval Madness, Attack From Mars and other classics dating back to the 1950s. For groceries and supplies, head to Reid Marketplace for big-box stores like Walmart and PetSmart, and at the Spanish supermarket Mariana’s, residents will find homemade corn tortillas, Mexican sweet breads, made-to-order aquas frescas and other specialty items. For more shopping, head to Boulevard Mall, which offers over 100 retailers.
While nightlife and eclectic dining are its bread and butter, the neighborhood’s arts scene is just as lively and vibrant as the Strip. Free to the public, the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art, located on the UNLV campus, features artworks of historically marginalized populations. The university’s main library, Lied Library, is a grand $58 million 300,000-square-foot fixture towering five stories high in the middle of campus and houses a collection of over 1 million volumes. The Atomic Museum allows visitors a deep dive into the Manhattan Project and the country’s nuclear past through thousands of rare photographs, artifacts and one-of-kind scientific collections.
UNLV has sports fans covered, too. Catch a UNLV Rebels football game at Allegiant Stadium or the Lady Rebels women’s basketball team at Cox Pavilion. This indoor pavilion, also home to the National Basketball Association Summer League, is connected to the Thomas & Mack Center, which hosts big-name events like Disney on Ice, the Harlem Globetrotters and championship boxing.
Lied Library in University District welcomes students and the general public to explore.
Yama Sushi is open late for University District night life.
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Quaint parks to trails and conservation preserves
Although there aren’t many expansive green spaces in the University District, three small parks offer plenty of outdoor recreation. Molasky Family Park offers a playground, soccer field and off-leash dog park. Paradise Vista Park entices on summer days with a shaded playground and picnic area. Golfers will delight in the neighborhood’s offerings, with three championship courses within just a few blocks, including Wynn Golf Club and Las Vegas National Golf Course.
In the shadow of Harry Reid International Airport sits the 20-acre Siegfried & Roy Park, which features a playground, splash pad, picnic gazebos and two tennis courts. A spiraling sculpture by artist Wayne Littlejohn, Dream Machine, anchors the park and is visible from adjacent roads. Hikers and mountain bikers can hop on the 8-mile Flamingo Arroyo Trail, only 4 miles from the neighborhood, to experience desert terrain and art sculptures. And just 7 miles away lies the Whitney Mesa Nature Preserve, a 6-acre oasis of rugged terrain and panoramic views of Henderson. The 48,000-acre Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area is only a 12-mile drive from the University District for outdoor enthusiasts looking for a deeper dive into nature.
Residents of the University District enjoy playing pickleball with their friends.
Siegfried & Roy Park has inspiration artwork, and plenty of playgrounds in University District.
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High-rise luxury condos, student apartments and pueblo homes
The University District offers a broad mix of modern high-rise condos, more modest low-rise apartments and vintage single-family homes. Along The Strip, there's a mix of condos, some in gated communities with all the amenities and most with modern updates. East of The Strip, within sight of UNLV and Harry Reid International Airport, single-story brick or pueblo-style homes on tree-lined cul-de-sacs beckon buyers. Most single-family homes were built in the late 1970s and range from $410,000 to $725,000. Hi-rise condos, like those in the luxury Wimbledon 10-story Tower, start at $190,000 for a two-bedroom, and most other condos and townhouses start around $230,000 and top out a little over $322,000. Vast California ranch-style homes boast yards an acre or larger, suitable for tennis courts or pools. Smaller homes built a little later sit on tidy, smaller lots. As far as apartments go, the University District is made up of two communities – The Degree and Legacy LV, the former offering luxury apartments and the latter providing more affordable, spacious apartments. Both communities are less than 1 mile from campus, near bus routes and close to shops and restaurants. As of April 2024, the average apartment rent in the University District is $834 for a studio and $1,001 for a one-bedroom.
The Degree provides housing across the street from UNLV in University District.
Larger ranch-style homes with multi-car garages are a staple found near University District.
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A community-focused campus
The university puts on most events, from internship career fairs to sporting events year-round, concerts and dance performances at its Performing Arts Center, and multicultural nights.
Tough on crime
The University District has a CAP Index Crime Score of 7 out of 10, higher than the national average of 4. Its score for robbery is 8, and the university was the site of a mass shooting in December 2023. University police services patrol the area, and since this tragic event, UNLV has stepped up its initiatives with text alerts, video trainings, enhanced door locks and an alert system through the RebelSAFE smartphone app. In January 2024, the campus launched the Rebel Recovery Program, which guides campus operations, wellness services, training opportunities and safety initiatives. The university also holds regular workshops and sessions on safety and navigating trauma in the aftermath of a traumatic event.
Driving around the District
State Routes 562 and 595 and Interstates 215 and 15 get residents conveniently around the region, including the Vegas Strip and Harry Reid International Airport, both just 2 miles away. RTC Transit operates buses running up and down The Strip, offering tourists and residents alike one of the safest and most inexpensive ways to get around. The University District is also home to Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center — a leader in cardiac care.
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Parks in this Area
Molasky Family Park
Picnic Area
Soccer
Trails
Siegfried & Roy Park
Picnic Area
Tennis
Trails
Paradise Vista Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Trails
Paradise-McLeod Park & Recreation Center
Baseball/Softball
Grills
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
Harry Reid International
4 min drive
Subway
Las Vegas Convention Center Station
Subway
Las Vegas Hilton Station
Bus
Sb Paradise Before Harmon
Bus
Wb Flamingo After Palos Verdes
Bus
Nb University Ctr After De Met
Bus
Sb Las Vegas & Las Vegas Sign
Bus
Wb Sunset After Las Vegas
Bus
Nb Maryland After Harmon
Bus
Sb Maryland After Reno
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
University District
US
Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
9
4
Burglary
9
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
9
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
8
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in University District, Enterprise sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in University District, Enterprise over the last 12 months is $264,039, up 12% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
49,073
Median Age
36
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$35,086
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$45,761
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82.4%
College Graduates
18.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
1''
Average Winter Low Temperature
40°F
Average Summer High Temperature
104°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
62/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
75/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
43/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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