Population 10,243 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Desert Hills
Household size in Desert Hills
| Period | Desert Hills | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.73 | 2.78 | 2.73 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.99 | 2.87 | 2.80 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.21 | 2.85 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.95 | 2.81 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.22 | +0.03 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Desert Hills are large by national standards, averaging 2.95 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.73, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Desert Hills
| Period | Desert Hills | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.9 | 36.1 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.3 | 37.1 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.3 | 38.3 | 39.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.3 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.4 | +3.1 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Desert Hills is young: half of its residents are under 35.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 34.9, a smaller shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Desert Hills
| Period | Desert Hills | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 14.7% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 13.7% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 13.5% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Desert Hills (9.5%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Desert Hills
Renters in Desert Hills
| Period | Desert Hills | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.7% | 41.8% | 39.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.8% | 46.9% | 44.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.1% | 46.2% | 43.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.9% | 42.2% | 40.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | +0.5 pts | +0.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
Desert Hills is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 23.8% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 5.8 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Desert Hills
| Period | Desert Hills | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 14.7% | 14.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 14.8% | 14.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 11.9% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 8.7% | 9.0% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.2 pts | −6.1 pts | −5.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Desert Hills than nationally: 8.1%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Las Vegas area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 9.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Desert Hills
| Period | Desert Hills | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2005 | 1992 | 1990 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2005 | 1993 | 1991 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2008 | 1993 | 1992 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2013 | 1996 | 1995 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Desert Hills has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2013, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 2005 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of Las Vegas' 33 neighborhoods, only two have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Desert Hills
| Period | Desert Hills | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,484 | $1,239 | $1,199 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,455 | $1,197 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,578 | $1,305 | $1,276 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,319 | $1,830 | $1,787 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$835 | +$591 | +$587 | +$606 |
The median renter in Desert Hills pays $2,319 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $835 a month since 2006–10, up 56%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 21.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Desert Hills
Bachelor's degrees in Desert Hills
| Period | Desert Hills | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.1% | 22.4% | 22.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.4% | 22.4% | 22.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.5% | 24.2% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 49.0% | 27.4% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +18.9 pts | +5.0 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Desert Hills: 49.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 18.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Desert Hills
| Period | Desert Hills | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.9% | 84.1% | 84.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.1% | 84.1% | 84.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.4% | 85.5% | 86.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.3% | 86.3% | 87.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Desert Hills is above the national rate: 94.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.4 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Desert Hills
| Period | Desert Hills | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 9.0% | 9.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 6.5% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 7.6% | 6.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Desert Hills has been low: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other Las Vegas neighborhood has lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 4.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Desert Hills compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Hills | 2.95 | 35.3 | 9.5% | 21.9% | 8.1% | 2013 | $2,319 | 49.0% | 94.3% | 2.9% |
| Rhodes Ranch | 2.46 | 39.0 | 11.4% | 44.4% | 5.2% | 2009 | $1,991 | 43.4% | 93.6% | 6.8% |
| Sovana | 2.30 | 38.5 | 7.5% | 46.1% | 10.5% | 2008 | $1,763 | 40.1% | 91.4% | 5.9% |
| Mountain's Edge | 2.90 | 36.5 | 10.9% | 23.5% | 2.7% | 2010 | $2,166 | 40.4% | 94.1% | 5.5% |
| The Lakes-Country Club | 2.58 | 43.0 | 8.1% | 46.6% | 6.2% | 1994 | $1,871 | 34.6% | 91.6% | 14.8% |
| The Lakes | 2.51 | 41.1 | 10.4% | 47.5% | 11.3% | 1992 | $1,969 | 38.6% | 94.7% | 6.3% |
| Buffalo | 2.48 | 41.5 | 15.4% | 60.9% | 9.6% | 1984 | $1,613 | 25.5% | 91.0% | 6.9% |
| Southern Highlands | 2.85 | 41.2 | 8.9% | 29.0% | 7.4% | 2008 | $2,469 | 42.1% | 96.2% | 5.2% |
| Angel Park Lindell | 2.72 | 41.7 | 17.7% | 46.1% | 5.2% | 1992 | $1,822 | 26.1% | 89.2% | 7.8% |
| The Vistas | 2.82 | 42.1 | 7.5% | 30.3% | 2.8% | 2006 | $2,682 | 58.4% | 96.0% | 9.1% |
| The Paseos | 2.67 | 40.4 | 6.0% | 10.6% | 6.9% | 2016 | $2,765 | 60.5% | 96.8% | 2.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Desert Hills. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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