Population 30,719 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Summerlin South
Household size in Summerlin South
| Period | Summerlin South | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.35 | 2.78 | 2.73 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.87 | 2.80 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.85 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.39 | 2.81 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | +0.03 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Summerlin South is a place of small households, averaging 2.39 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.35, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the northeast.
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 Summerlin South
| Period | Summerlin South | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.2 | 36.1 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.7 | 37.1 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.0 | 38.3 | 39.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.0 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.8 | +3.1 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Summerlin South skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 43.2 in 2006–10, as it has 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 Summerlin South
| Period | Summerlin South | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 14.7% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 13.7% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 13.5% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Summerlin South: 6.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.1 points, as it has nationally. Summerlin South has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Nevada cities.
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 Summerlin South
Renters in Summerlin South
| Period | Summerlin South | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.8% | 41.8% | 39.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.6% | 46.9% | 44.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.2% | 46.2% | 43.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 30.4% | 42.2% | 40.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +0.5 pts | +0.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Summerlin South own their homes; 30.4% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 35.6% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.6 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Summerlin South
| Period | Summerlin South | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 14.7% | 14.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 14.8% | 14.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.4% | 11.9% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 8.7% | 9.0% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.8 pts | −6.1 pts | −5.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Summerlin South as nationally: 8.5%, against 9.6%. Vacancy has fallen 8.8 points since 2006–10, 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 Summerlin South
| Period | Summerlin South | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2002 | 1992 | 1990 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2004 | 1993 | 1991 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2005 | 1993 | 1992 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2006 | 1996 | 1995 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Summerlin South is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2006, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 2002 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only one other Nevada city with 5,000+ people has 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 Summerlin South
| Period | Summerlin South | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,556 | $1,239 | $1,199 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,574 | $1,197 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,048 | $1,305 | $1,276 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,513 | $1,830 | $1,787 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$957 | +$591 | +$587 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Summerlin South costs $2,513 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $957 a month from 2006–10, a 62% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 28.2% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only one other Nevada city with 5,000+ people has higher rents.
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 Summerlin South
Bachelor's degrees in Summerlin South
| Period | Summerlin South | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.2% | 22.4% | 22.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.8% | 22.4% | 22.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.8% | 24.2% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 51.2% | 27.4% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +5.0 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Summerlin South: 51.2% 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 has risen 4.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only one other Nevada city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of college graduates.
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 Summerlin South
| Period | Summerlin South | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.7% | 84.1% | 84.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.6% | 84.1% | 84.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.9% | 85.5% | 86.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.2% | 86.3% | 87.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Summerlin South: 96.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Of the 35 Nevada cities with 5,000+ people, only two have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Summerlin South
| Period | Summerlin South | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 9.0% | 9.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 6.5% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 7.6% | 6.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Summerlin South has been low: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 5.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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).
Summerlin South compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerlin South | 2.39 | 48.0 | 6.5% | 30.4% | 8.5% | 2006 | $2,513 | 51.2% | 96.2% | 2.8% |
| Spring Valley | 2.54 | 40.4 | 11.3% | 50.4% | 7.6% | 1998 | $1,808 | 31.8% | 89.6% | 7.6% |
| Blue Diamond | 2.55 | 45.4 | 4.6% | 14.5% | 24.3% | 1998 | $2,063 | 43.2% | 96.1% | 4.0% |
| Las Vegas area | 2.81 | 39.2 | 13.5% | 42.2% | 8.7% | 1996 | $1,830 | 27.4% | 86.3% | 7.6% |
| Enterprise | 2.87 | 37.8 | 10.9% | 34.7% | 6.6% | 2008 | $2,183 | 37.8% | 92.8% | 5.8% |
| Winchester | 2.62 | 38.3 | 15.5% | 62.9% | 16.5% | 1978 | $1,388 | 19.7% | 72.6% | 9.1% |
| North Las Vegas | 3.23 | 34.7 | 16.6% | 36.4% | 6.8% | 1999 | $1,845 | 18.8% | 82.2% | 8.5% |
| Sunrise Manor | 3.22 | 34.8 | 20.7% | 48.0% | 9.7% | 1991 | $1,547 | 11.8% | 73.1% | 9.1% |
| Whitney | 2.91 | 36.7 | 12.4% | 44.5% | 11.7% | 1999 | $1,664 | 18.5% | 83.9% | 7.0% |
| Nellis Afb | 3.37 | 27.2 | 19.3% | 99.3% | 19.0% | 1999 | $1,724 | 16.6% | 86.2% | 20.7% |
| Henderson | 2.59 | 43.0 | 10.5% | 34.0% | 7.6% | 2001 | $2,045 | 37.4% | 93.6% | 6.6% |
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 Summerlin South. 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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