Living in Spring Valley, NV
Spring Valley is an unincorporated community in Clark County, Nevada, with about 219,000 residents (Census Bureau, 2020-2024 average). It has no city government of its own; the county provides most services. Prices across the metro area run close to the national average (100.2 on an index where the US is 100).
- Population
- 219,187ACS 2020-2024 average
- Median home value
- $433,8005.8 years of median income
- Median rent
- $1,743/morent plus utilities
- Household income
- $74,511median, per year
- Price level
- 100.2US average = 100
- January / July highs
- 59° / 105°lows 41° / 82°
- Average commute
- 23 min14% work from home
- State income tax
- Noneon wages
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County: Clark County
Time zone: Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
Elevation: about 2,365 ft
Metro area: Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV
Cost of living in Spring Valley
The median home in Spring Valley is worth $433,800 and the median household earns $74,511 a year, so a typical home costs about 5.8 years of income. Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,743 a month, about 28% of the median household's income. BEA puts overall prices in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area at 100.2, with housing at 115.5 and goods at 96.3 (US = 100). In practice, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced place stretches about as far as $75,200 here. Nevada has no state income tax on wages. The average combined state and local sales tax in Nevada is 8.24%.
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Spring Valley weather
Average highs run from 58°F in January to 104°F in July, and January nights average 40°F. It gets 4 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 137 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are February to April and October to November.
Month-by-month weather and the best time to visit Spring Valley
People and work
The median resident is 39.9 years old, and 31% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 50% of households own their home. The average one-way commute is 22 minutes; 14% of workers work from home.
- Median age
- 39.9441st youngest of 546
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31%adults 25+
- Homeowners
- 51%of households
- People per sq mile
- 6,17335.5 sq mi of land
- Take transit to work
- 2%1% walk, 0.1% bike
- Unemployment
- 7.6%2020-2024 average
- Poverty rate
- 12.2%of residents
- Typical home built
- 1999median year
Who moves to Spring Valley, and where people go
From farther away, newcomers most often come from Los Angeles (Los Angeles County), San Diego (San Diego County) and San Bernardino (San Bernardino County). People who leave for somewhere more than 100 miles away most often head to Los Angeles (Los Angeles County), Phoenix (Maricopa County) and San Bernardino (San Bernardino County). See the map and full lists
IRS county-to-county migration, 2022 to 2023 tax years. Where Americans are moving.
Natural hazards, home prices and air quality
Natural hazard risk
Very High
FEMA rating for Clark County, scored against every US county. Biggest risks: inland flooding, heat wave, wildfire, earthquake.
Home prices
+2.8% in a year
Up 42% over five years. FHFA house price index for the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV area, 2026 Q2.
Air quality, 2025
31% good days
26 days unhealthy at least for sensitive groups. EPA daily air quality index for the Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV area (365 days measured).
FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) combines expected losses from 18 natural hazards with how vulnerable and resilient the community is. It describes the county, not your street; check flood maps for a specific address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center.
Parks and sights near Spring Valley
The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.
- College of Southern Nevada 5 miles
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas 7 miles
- Nevada State University 20 miles
Places from Wikidata (CC0), linked to each one's official site or Wikipedia article. Check hours and fees before you go.
Airports near Spring Valley
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Reid International Airport LAS | 6 mi | 28,244,966 |
| Boulder City Municipal Airport BLD | 25 mi | 59,617 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
Colleges in and near Spring Valley
| College | Distance | Undergrads | Net price a year | Graduate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Southern Nevada | 5 mi | 27,252 | $6,016 | n/a |
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas | 7 mi | 24,622 | $11,062 | 52% |
| Nevada State University | 20 mi | 3,762 | $14,262 | 36% |
| Roseman University of Health Sciences | 11 mi | 536 | n/a | n/a |
US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release. Net price is the average yearly cost after grants for students who get federal aid. Graduate: share finishing within 150% of normal time.
Frost dates and fall color in Spring Valley
Half the years, the last spring night at 32°F comes before January 20, so plant tender crops after that date or wait a week or two to be safer. Fall color depends on the trees, but the US Department of Agriculture says the brightest leaves come with warm, sunny days and cool nights, and that frost ruins vivid color. Here, cool 36°F nights usually start around December 3 and the first frost comes around December 15.
NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for Las Vegas McCarran Airport, NV, median (50%) dates. All frost dates for Spring Valley.
Wildfire smoke in Spring Valley
From 2021 through 2025, a smoke plume covered Spring Valley on about 36 days a year, including about 9 days of medium or heavy smoke. Smoke high overhead can turn sunsets red without reaching the ground, so check the air quality reading before you change plans.
NOAA Hazard Mapping System smoke analysis, daily satellite plumes over the city center, 2021 to 2025. Smoke days for every city.
Home internet in Spring Valley
Census Bureau American Community Survey 2020-2024, table B28002, 87,156 households. Compare every city.
Public schools in Spring Valley
Downtown Spring Valley is in this district. Neighborhoods farther out may belong to a different one, so check the address with the district before you buy or rent.
| District | Grades | Students | Schools | Students per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark County School District | Pre-K to 12 | 301,697 | 379 | 18.3 |
National Center for Education Statistics, school district boundaries and characteristics, 2024-25 school year.
Spring Valley's twin cities
Cities at least 250 miles away with the closest match to Spring Valley's weather month by month and its costs (price level, home values and rent).
- Phoenix, AZ67% matchCompare
- San Tan Valley, AZ67% matchCompare
- Clovis, CA66% matchCompare
- Richardson, TX65% matchCompare
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Stargazing near Spring Valley
The nearest certified International Dark Sky Places:
Designations by DarkSky International as recorded in Wikidata (CC0). All dark sky places.
Ski resorts near Spring Valley
- Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort 27 miles
Straight-line distance. All ski resorts.
Pros and cons of living in Spring Valley
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Pros
- Data Nevada has no state income tax on wages.
Cons
- Data Summers are long and hot: about 137 days a year reach 90°F.
- Data High natural hazard risk in Clark County (FEMA rates it very high), led by inland flooding, heat wave and wildfire.
- Data Air quality is a concern: 26 days in 2025 were unhealthy at least for sensitive groups (EPA).
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Cities near Spring Valley
| City | Distance | Population | Home value | Price level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise, NV | 6 mi | 240,464 | $475,500 | 100.2 | Compare |
| Paradise, NV | 7 mi | 185,913 | $384,200 | 100.2 | Compare |
| Las Vegas, NV | 9 mi | 679,817 | $427,900 | 100.2 | Compare |
| Sunrise Manor, NV | 13 mi | 200,218 | $320,000 | 100.2 | Compare |
| North Las Vegas, NV | 13 mi | 296,653 | $404,400 | 100.2 | Compare |
| Henderson, NV | 17 mi | 353,289 | $484,900 | 100.2 | Compare |
Straight-line distance between city centers.
Spring Valley ranks 7th of 11 in our best suburbs of Las Vegas ranking.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Spring Valley a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. The numbers show no state income tax on wages, short commutes; the trade-offs are 137 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Compare Spring Valley side by side with another city to see how it stacks up for you.
What is the population of Spring Valley?
About 219,187, the Census Bureau's American Community Survey average for 2020 to 2024. As an unincorporated community, Spring Valley is not included in the yearly city population estimates.
How much do you need to earn to live in Spring Valley?
Using BEA price levels, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced US city buys about the same as $75,200 in the Spring Valley area. The median household here earns $74,511.
When is the best time to visit Spring Valley?
By the 1991-2020 climate normals, February to April and October to November are the most comfortable months. July averages 104°F and January 58°F for daytime highs.
What county is Spring Valley in?
Spring Valley is in Clark County, Nevada. Source: Census Bureau 2020 geography.
What time zone is Spring Valley in?
Spring Valley is on Pacific Time (UTC-8, or UTC-7 during daylight saving time from March to November).
What is the elevation of Spring Valley?
About 2,365 feet above sea level at the city center. Elevation varies across the city.
Does Nevada have a state income tax?
No. Nevada does not tax wage income.
Sources
Population: Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates (July 1, 2025). Income, housing, education and commuting: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for the city of Spring Valley. Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 for the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area. Weather: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Las Vegas McCarran Airport, NV station. Taxes: Tax Foundation 2026. How we get our numbers.