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Spring Valley’s story
45 years in pictures
Census counts: 51,726 in 1990, 215,597 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2015 and 4 maps from 1952 on.
- 1981Spring Valley is settled
Spring ValleyNV
A city of 219,187, settled in 1981.
4 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Rmvisuals · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
219,187
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$434K
Census ACS
Household income
$75K
median
Median age
39.9
years
Jobs based here
79,874
Balanced
TownGrade
C−
#31 of 42 in NV
What is it like to live in Spring Valley?
For a city of 219,187, Spring Valley does unevenly: it grades C−, ranked 31st of 42 in Nevada. It is easier to get around on foot or by transit than 85% of U.S. towns. The trade-off: homes are expensive, about $434K for a typical one and 5.7 times the Las Vegas metro’s $76K median household income. Spring Valley’s July high is 103°F, above both Nevada’s towns (94°F) and U.S. towns (85°F). Spring Valley is home to Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas. On history, just 6 of Nevada’s 66 towns do worse.
What makes Spring Valley stand out
Where Spring Valley beats most towns.
WalkabilityA−
More walkable than 85% of U.S. towns
2.7% of workers walk, bike or ride transit
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
Biggest of 2
| College | Students |
|---|---|
| Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas | 1,185 |
| Las Vegas College | 541 |
Colleges in town
2 colleges
1,726 students on campus
Students are 5% of residents.
A growing town
Spring Valley has grown 21% from 2010 to 2020
178,395 counted in 2010 and 215,597 in 2020.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts
How Spring Valley grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Nevada), ordered by how far Spring Valley is from typical.
Cost of livingDOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 13.7 of 20; 6.6% of households have no carA−Open →SchoolsCOpen →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listB−Open →HealthSpring Valley Hospital Medical Center 1.2 miles awayB−Open →Jobs & incomeB−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 Spring Valley. Close and well known come first.
Big draw5 mi Stadium & arenaAllegiant Stadium
Big draw30 mi DamHoover Dam
Big draw5 mi Stadium & arenaT-Mobile Arena
7 mi LookoutThe STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod
5 mi Stadium & arenaMGM Grand Garden Arena
5 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 Spring Valley: who provides what
Spring Valley 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 codes89147, 89148, 89103, 8911389147 26% · 89148 25% · 89103 16% · 89113 10%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 Spring Valley.
Spring Valley has a longer frost-free season than nearly all U.S. towns and has added half again as many jobs in ten years.
SchoolsC
Spring Valley’s public schools trail 74% of Nevada districts
Its public schools are run by the Clark County school district. Three of its 39 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
26%of NV districts it outscoresCSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faiss Wilbur & Theresa MSLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 1,284 | B− |
| Sierra Vista HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 3,255 | B |
| Amplus RainbowTop results in townGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 628 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NV on state tests and graduation
Climate
Spring Valley has mild winters and hot summers
The Las Vegas Wfo weather station, 6 miles away, records that the frost-free season runs about 302 days, longer than in 95% of U.S. towns. The Las Vegas Wfo weather station, 6 miles away, records that about 138 days a year reach 90°, more than in 99% of U.S. towns.
Spring Valley has mild winters and scorching summers, with very little rain. The January low in Spring Valley is 36°F.
103°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter37–59°
Spring53–78°
Summer73–101°
Fall54–80°
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
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B−
About one in three of Spring Valley’s working residents commute to Paradise
Jobs based here grew from 45,249 in 2013 to 79,874.
Most working residents leave Spring Valley for work: only 13% work in town. Jobs based in Spring Valley grew to 79,874 in 2023, 34,625 more than in 2013. Only 3 of the 42 Nevada towns we compare have a higher share of workers working from home than Spring Valley.
13%work in town
| Spring Valley | Nevada towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 14% | 9% | 11% |
| Working residents who work in town | 13% | 19% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 11% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Spring Valley13%
Paradise33%
Las Vegas22%
Enterprise7%
Henderson7%
7 mi
median commute distance
79,874
jobs based in Spring Valley
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
A−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 85% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
An age mix much like Nevada’s
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the Nevada average. 19% of Spring Valley residents are under 18. 31% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 28% across Nevada.
39.9median age · NV 39.1
| Spring Valley | Nevada towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 19% | 21% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 31% | 22% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 17% | 20% | 18% |
Spring ValleyNevadaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma11%
High school27%
Some college23%
Associate’s8%
Bachelor’s22%
Graduate9%
Women and men · all residents
50.0% women, 50.0% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±0.8 points. Across Nevada, 49.6% of residents are women. Median age: women 40.9, men 38.9.
| Spring Valley | NV | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.1% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.3% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.5% | 8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 16% | 14.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 15.9% | 13.9% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.5% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12.2% | 12.4% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.4% | 6.7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 10.5% | 12.5% | 10.4% |
| High school | 26.9% | 27.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 22.9% | 23.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.3% | 8.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 22.1% | 18.1% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.2% | 9.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
OutdoorsC+
Trail density in Spring Valley is 0.4 miles per square mile, against 2.0 in Nevada’s towns and 0.4 across U.S. towns
Among 42 Nevada towns, just 1 have a lower trail density than Spring Valley. The biggest park or preserve is James Regional Sport Park, at 109 acres. 14 miles of trail in 19 parks and preserves.
3.8%conserved
| Spring Valley | Nevada towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.4 miles per square mile | 2.0 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 3.8% | 5.5% | 4.3% |
3.8%
conserved · 857 of 22,618 acres
14 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Spring Valley Community Park | 1.9 mi | 31 |
| 2. Charlie Frias Park | 1.4 mi | 73 |
| 3. Echo Trail Park | 1.2 mi | 36 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HealthB−
On CDC estimates, Spring Valley is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns
Spring Valley beats the Nevada average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 41% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Spring Valley.
52%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Spring Valley | Nevada towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 35% | 33% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 33% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 73% | 74% | 79% |
32 measures vs. Nevada
3 better28 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Spring Valley | NV |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.2% | 7.4% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14.8% | 11.6% |
Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center
1.2 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
56th
percentile among NV towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade D
Spring Valley earns a D for cost of living
Spring Valley’s median rent is $1,743 a month.
$449Kmedian sale price
| Spring Valley | Nevada towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 51% | 70% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,743 a month | $1,404 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent | 56% | 53% | 48% |
Market temperature
51
days on market
97.8%
sale-to-list price
241
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Spring Valley faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 18 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Spring Valley.
50risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHeat wavesEarthquakes
18
paid flood claims since 1979
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Spring Valley
17pages on Spring Valley
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
10 within 15 miles of the center of Spring Valley
Arizona College of Nursing-Las VegasUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Spring ValleyIn town$23,531 tuitionLas Vegas CollegeUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Spring ValleyIn town$17,495 tuitionUniversity of Nevada-Las VegasUniversity or college · Public · Las Vegas7 mi$9,748 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Spring Valley residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Nevada.
College town
Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas calls Spring Valley home
2 colleges in town.
Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas1,185 students on campus
- Admission
- 100%
- Net price
- $30,921
- Graduate
- 82%
- Admission
- Open
- Net price
- $29,880
- Graduate
- —
College Scorecard · IPEDS
About Spring Valley
Unincorporated town in the State of Nevada, United States
Spring Valley is an unincorporated town and census-designated place in Clark County, Nevada, United States, located 2 miles (3 km) west of the Las Vegas Strip. The population was 215,597 at the 2020 census. Spring Valley was formed in May 1981.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1981
- Area
- 33 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,365 ft
Spring Valley’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Spring Valley.
EnterpriseLas VegasSummerlin SouthParadiseSpring Valley
How the neighbors grade
| Town | NV rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley | #31 | C− | D | — | C | B− |
| Enterprise | #21 | C | D | — | C | B+ |
| Las Vegas | #38 | D | D | D | C | C |
| Summerlin South | #13 | C+ | D− | — | C | A |
| Paradise | #36 | D | C− | — | C | C− |
Spring Valley, Enterprise, Summerlin South and Paradise report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Spring Valley with a neighbor →
Questions about Spring Valley
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Spring Valley, NV a good place to live?
Spring Valley grades C− overall, better than 17% of U.S. towns and #31 of 42 in Nevada. It grades B− for health and C for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Spring Valley, NV expensive?
Yes. The typical home is worth about $434,000, 2% below 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.