Gilroy (?) from the air, 2009
Enterprise’s story
30 years in pictures
Census counts: 14,676 in 2000, 221,831 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 2009 and 3 maps from 1967 on.
- 1996Enterprise is settled
EnterpriseNV
A city of 240,464, settled in 1996.
3 bordering townsMap →
Photo: formulanone · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
240,464
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$476K
Census ACS
Household income
$98K
median
Median age
36.9
years
Jobs based here
67,108
A commuter town
TownGrade
C
#21 of 42 in NV
What is it like to live in Enterprise?
Enterprise is a city of 240,464, and it grades C overall, ranked 21st of 42 in Nevada. It is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns. The trade-off: homes are expensive, about $476K for a typical one and 6.2 times the Las Vegas metro’s $76K median household income. Enterprise’s July high is 103°F, against 94°F in Nevada’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns. Only 3 of Nevada’s 66 towns score lower on history. Desert Tortoise Conservation Center, at 225 acres with 6.1 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve.
What makes Enterprise stand out
Where Enterprise beats most towns.
OutdoorsA−
33.7% conserved land
32 measures vs. Nevada
13 better18 too close to call1 worse
| Widest gap | Enterprise | NV |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 4.3% | 6.4% |
HealthB+
Beats NV on 13 of 32 CDC measures, trails it on 1
Less healthyHealthier
CDC PLACES 2025 estimates.
WalkabilityB+
More walkable than 70% of U.S. towns
1.8% of workers walk, bike or ride transit
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
A growing town
Enterprise has grown 105% from 2010 to 2020
108,481 counted in 2010 and 221,831 in 2020.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts
How Enterprise grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Nevada), ordered by how far Enterprise is from typical.
Cost of livingDOpen →SchoolsCOpen →HealthSaint Rose Dominican Hospitals - San Martin Campus 4.1 miles awayB+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 9.8 of 20; 3.8% of households have no carB+Open →Jobs & incomeB+Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 52 attractions →Allegiant Stadium and 47 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Enterprise. Close and well known come first.
Big draw6 mi Stadium & arenaAllegiant Stadium
Big draw27 mi DamHoover Dam
Big draw7 mi Stadium & arenaT-Mobile Arena
10 mi LookoutThe STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod
7 mi Stadium & arenaMGM Grand Garden Arena
8 mi TheatreThe Colosseum at Caesars PalaceSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Allegiant Stadium: Tomás Del Coro, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Hoover Dam: Christian David, CC BY-SA 4.0 · T-Mobile Arena: Tomás Del Coro from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod: Original uploader was Timjarrett at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · MGM Grand Garden Arena: Slargent, CC BY 1.0 · The Colosseum at Caesars Palace: Forest & Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0
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Getting set up
Moving to Enterprise: who provides what
Enterprise is unincorporated, so Clark County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerNV Energy13.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterLas Vegas Valley Water DistrictNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet9 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesClark CountyClark County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Nevada you can register online until 5 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 28 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereClark County Registrar of VotersClark County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2023
ZIP codes89139, 89183, 89141, 8917889139 20% · 89183 18% · 89141 17% · 89178 16%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Enterprise.
Enterprise has a longer frost-free season than nearly all U.S. towns, keeps more of its land conserved than most of Nevada and has added half again as many jobs in ten years.
OutdoorsA−
Conserved land covers nearly a third of Enterprise
Its 14,151 conserved acres are a larger share of the town than in 85% of Nevada towns.
197 miles of trail in 14 parks and preserves. The trail density in Enterprise is 3.0 miles per square mile.
#14for trails in NV
33.7%
conserved · 14,151 of 42,026 acres
197 mi
of trails · 3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Desert Tortoise Conservation Center | 6.1 mi | 225 |
| 2. Silverado Ranch Park | 1.6 mi | 29 |
| 3. Olympia Sports Park | 1 mi | 25 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsC
Public schools in Enterprise fall behind 74% of Nevada districts
Its public schools are run by the Clark County school district. Three of its 29 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
26%of NV districts it outscoresCSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi MSLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 1,540 | B+ |
| Desert Oasis HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 3,300 | B+ |
| Southwest Career & Technical Academy HSTop results in townGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 1,600 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NV on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
Most of Enterprise’s workers commute out: the town has 0.6 jobs for each of them
Jobs based here grew from 38,017 in 2013 to 67,108.
Most working residents leave Enterprise for work: only 11% work in town. Since 2013, Enterprise has added 29,091 jobs, to 67,108 in 2023. Enterprise’s median household income is $98,000.
11%work in town
| Enterprise | Nevada towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $98,000 | $78,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 14% | 9% | 11% |
| Working residents who work in town | 11% | 19% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.7% | 11% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Enterprise11%
Paradise32%
Las Vegas19%
Henderson11%
Spring Valley9%
8 mi
median commute distance
67,108
jobs based in Enterprise
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 70% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthB+
Compared with most of Nevada and the rest of the country, fewer of Enterprise’s adults report frequent physical distress
12% of adults report frequent physical distress in Enterprise. Among 42 Nevada towns, just 3 have a lower share of adults who say their health is fair or poor than Enterprise. 37% of adults feel lonely in Enterprise.
73%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Enterprise | Nevada towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 35% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 72% | 74% | 79% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 33% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 36% |
32 measures vs. Nevada
13 better18 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Enterprise | NV |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 4.3% | 6.4% |
| Fewer adults with COPD | 5% | 7.1% |
| Fewer adults treating high blood pressure | 67.3% | 72.2% |
Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals - San Martin Campus
4.1 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
90th
percentile among NV towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
Enterprise has mild winters and hot summers
The Las Vegas Wfo weather station records that the frost-free season runs about 302 days, longer than in 95% of U.S. towns. The Las Vegas Wfo weather station records that about 138 days a year reach 90°, more than in 99% of U.S. towns.
Enterprise has mild winters and scorching summers, with very little rain. July afternoons reach 103°, January nights drop to 37° and snow is almost unheard of.
103°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter37–59°
Spring53–78°
Summer74–101°
Fall55–81°
Dec 5
typical first frost
Feb 4
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
103°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Younger than Nevada overall
People 65 and older are 12% of residents (17% statewide). 36% of Enterprise adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more.
36.9median age · NV 39.1
| Enterprise | Nevada towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 12% | 20% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 36% | 22% | 29% |
| Median age | 36.9 years | 40.4 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 23% | 21% | 22% |
EnterpriseNevadaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma7%
High school24%
Some college22%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s25%
Graduate11%
Women and men · all residents
50.0% women, 50.0% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±0.7 points. Across Nevada, 49.6% of residents are women. Median age: women 36.9, men 36.9.
| Enterprise | NV | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.9% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.6% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.5% | 8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 16.5% | 14.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 17% | 13.9% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.3% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.5% | 12.4% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 3.6% | 6.7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7.3% | 12.5% | 10.4% |
| High school | 24.4% | 27.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 22% | 23.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.6% | 8.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 25.1% | 18.1% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.6% | 9.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C+
Enterprise faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% of U.S. communities. Since 1984, 4 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Enterprise.
57risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHeat wavesEarthquakes
4
paid flood claims since 1984
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade D
Enterprise’s grade for cost of living is a D
$490Kmedian sale price
Market temperature
60
days on market
98.5%
sale-to-list price
286
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Enterprise
17pages on Enterprise
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
10 within 15 miles of the center of Enterprise
Arizona College of Nursing-Las VegasUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Las Vegas4.8 mi$23,531 tuitionLas Vegas CollegeUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Las Vegas4.8 mi$17,495 tuitionUniversity of Nevada-Las VegasUniversity or college · Public · Las Vegas8.4 mi$9,748 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 Enterprise residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Nevada.
A commuter town
89% of working residents leave Enterprise for work
Where Enterprise’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
67,108jobs based in Enterprise
11%of working residents work in town
8 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Enterprise
Unincorporated town in Nevada, United States
Enterprise is an unincorporated town in the Las Vegas Valley in Clark County, Nevada, United States. The population was 221,831 at the 2020 U.S. census, up from 14,676 at the 2000 census. It was founded on December 17, 1996. As in other unincorporated towns in the Las Vegas Valley, its ZIP Codes are assigned the place name "Las Vegas" for mailing addresses.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1996
- Area
- 46 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,552 ft
Enterprise’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Enterprise.
It grades higher overall than all 3 graded towns on its borders; Henderson (C−) comes closest.
Spring ValleyHendersonParadiseEnterprise
How the neighbors grade
| Town | NV rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | #21 | C | D | — | C | B+ |
| Spring Valley | #31 | C− | D | — | C | B− |
| Henderson | #29 | C− | D | C | C | B+ |
| Paradise | #36 | D | C− | — | C | C− |
Enterprise, Spring Valley and Paradise report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Enterprise with a neighbor →
Questions about Enterprise
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Enterprise, NV a good place to live?
Enterprise grades C overall, better than 27% of U.S. towns and #21 of 42 in Nevada. It grades B+ for health and C for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Enterprise, NV expensive?
Yes. The typical home is worth about $476,000, 8% above the Nevada typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D.