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The deep history just north of The Strip
Known as Historic West Las Vegas or simply Westside, the neighborhood spans 3.5 square miles northwest of the Las Vegas Strip. When segregation kept Black residents from working on or visiting The Strip, they created their own community just west of the iconic boulevard. Centered around Jackson Avenue, the area was popular in the 1940s and 1950s, and frequent guests included Louie Armstrong, Nat King Cole and Sammy Davis Jr. As years passed on and residents moved to different parts of the area, the city has been working to preserve the neighborhood, with one of its most visible steps being a lighted “Welcome to Historic Westside” sign greeting motorists on Highway 95. “It is an older neighborhood that is currently being revitalized,” says Juan Lopez, a realtor with eXp Realty who has served the Las Vegas area for over 9 years. “Many people that I see buying houses in the area like it because it is close to the heart of the city.”
West Las Vegas is an artsy neighborhood with lots of statues and murals.
West Las Vegas has a statue dedicated to the former president of the US, Barack Obama.
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Variety of Vegas roads
The West Las Vegas neighborhood makes transportation easy, with M.L.K. Boulevard splitting the neighborhood in half and providing easy access to the downtown Las Vegas area. Additionally, bus lines dot the entire community for those who do not want to drive. Interstate 15 and Route 95, as well as Rancho Drive, border the neighborhood's eastern, southern and western ends, respectively, and provide locals quick access to the Clark County area for both trips and daily commutes. Due to the number of popular roads both in and around the neighborhood, “cars are a common choice,” Lopez says. Harry Reid International Airport lies 10 miles to the south for trips outside of Nevada.
West Las Vegas is easily accessible using I-15 and I-95.
In West Las Vegas you are just minutes away from The Strip and Downtown.
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Grits to grills in Nevada
Gritz Café is a local hotspot in the area and has been around since 2008 as a Soul Food staple in the city. It has repeatedly been voted Las Vegas’ Best Soul Food Restaurant by the Las Vegas Review Journal and is especially popular for both chicken and waffles and shrimp and grits. For a night out, locals also head to West Side Oasis, one of the newest black-owned bars in Las Vegas and features a bar and restaurant with hot and fresh pizzas alongside DJ nights and open mic nights. Mario's WestSide Market in the center of the neighborhood and the Walmart by Rancho Drive are two nearby grocery options.
Gritz Café has the best soul food in West Las Vegas.
West Side Oasis in West Las Vegas is a local favorite for lunch and diner.
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Nevada’s stucco ranch-style homes
West Las Vegas comprises small 1950s to 1970s ranch-style homes, with many sporting a Spanish-revival façade with earthy stucco exteriors and tiled roofs. While some homes in the area need some TLC, others are deceptively modest on the outside but boast stainless steel appliances, luxury vinyl flooring and other appealing updates. Yards generally reflect minimal desert landscaping with local plants and rock arrangements. Many lots are large enough for pools and RV parking, and these properties command higher prices than the normal range in the neighborhood of around $300,000 to $500,000. “Most people that buy homes in this area are getting their first home or an entry-level home,” Lopez says.
Some homes in West Las Vegas have one-car garages.
Houses in West Las Vegas are small but well kept.
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Clark County Public Schools
Students in West Las Vegas have a variety of schools to choose from, with many starting at Matt Kelly Elementary School, which receives a C-minus rating on Niche. They can also begin their education at Mabel Hoggard Elementary School, a local magnet school with a B-plus rating. Students can then move on to the C-plus-rated West Preparatory Academy, which serves sixth through 12th grade and offers various electives, from yearbook to mariachi performances.
Matt Kelly Elementary School is loved by its alumni.
West Preparatory Academy is a great school for the surrounding areas.
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Clark County parks and community centers
Locals often head to Kiango Isoke Palacio Park, named for a local African dance and music instructor. The area is home to the Doolittle Community Center and a variety of sports fields and walking paths next to a shaded playset. The park is also right next to the West Las Vegas Library for indoor and outdoor fun. Additional recreation can be found at Dr. William U. Pearson Community Center through dance classes and walking clubs.
Kianga Isoke Palacio Park is a green oasis in the center of West Las Vegas.
Doolittle Community Center in West Las Vegas is a highlight of the neighborhood.
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Events at Pearson Community Center
Pearson Community Center is also home to several events for the community, like the Juneteenth In The 106 celebration, which features music, arts and crafts with local artists, soul food and drinks for the whole community. Locals can also attend Viva Vida Latina In The 106 in September, which works to celebrate Hispanic culture, traditions and history through local vendors, crafts and delicacies.
West Las Vegas residents come together at the local community centers.
Residents of West Las Vegas have plenty of choices for entertainment.
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West Las Vegas’ soil and hospitals
The neighborhood was built over geologic faults and an aquifer, and decades of pumping water underground has affected the soil. Faults were reactivated in the neighborhood, causing fissures in the ground, which led to the cracking and breaking of home foundations and gas and water lines. Valley Hospital Medical Center is 2 miles south of the neighborhood for medical care.
West Las Vegas is known as Historic West Las Vegas or simply Westside.
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Parks in this Area
Valley View Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Kianga Isoke Palacio Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Historic Westside Legacy Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Ethel Pearson Park
Basketball
Trails
Playground
Clarence Ray Memorial Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Lubertha Johnson Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Harry Reid International
18 min drive
Bus
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
West Las Vegas
US
Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Las Vegas, Las Vegas sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in West Las Vegas, Las Vegas over the last 12 months is $361,535, up 13% 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
25,798
Median Age
35
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.5%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$28,125
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$47,542
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
68.8%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
8.9%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.8%
% Population in Labor Force
56.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
5''
Average Winter Low Temperature
38°F
Average Summer High Temperature
104°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
37/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
37/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
41/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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