Livability Score

71
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Vesta Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Madhouse Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
MTO Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Pa’ina Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
nittaya secret kitchen
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) B
Regal Village Square Stadium 18
Cinema
Sahara West Library and Fine Arts Museum
Museum
Las Vegas Art Museum
Theatre Arts
Century 16 Suncoast
Cinema
Regal Summerlin Luxury
Cinema
Regal Red Rock 4DX & IMAX
Cinema
Red Rock Lanes
Bowling Alley
Bike Jump
Attraction
Darling Tennis Center
Stadium
Summerlin Performing Arts Centre
Theatre Arts
Judy K. Cameron Stadium
Stadium
Magical Forest
Theme Park
Food and Drink (23) A+
Chicago brewing company
Bar
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Rocket Fizz Soda Pop and Candy Shop
Sweets
Dotty’s
Bar
Chipotle
Fast Food
Rubio's
Fast Food
El Pollo Loco
Fast Food
El Pollo Loco
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Bubbakoo's Burritos
Fast Food
Jamba
Fast Food
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
chick-fil-a
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
In-N-Out Burger
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Raising Cane's
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
The Pint
Bar
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Charlie’s lakeside
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Life Time
Gym
True Fusion
Gym
Veterans Memorial Leisure Center
Community Centre
Opportunity Village
Community Centre
EOS Fitness
Gym
Helen Meyer Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (4) F
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Smith's
Grocery Store
Smith's
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Rolling in the dough bakery
Bakery
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Wild Truffles Catering & Event Center
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Las Vegas Pain Relief Center
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Nutrishop
Health Food
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
99 Cents Only Stores
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Fresh & Easy
Grocery Store
Smith's
Grocery Store
Greenland supermarket
Grocery Store
Island Pacific
Seafood
Smith’s Food & Drug
Grocery Store
German Bread Bakery
Bakery
Parks (10) A+
Summerlin Centre Community Park
Park
Willows Park
Park
Cotton Wood Canyon
Park
Angel Park
Park
Old Spanish Trail Park
Park
Hualapai Canyon Picnic Site and Walk Path
Park
All American Park
Park
Cotton Wood Canyon II
Park
Canyon Fairways Community Park
Park
Downtown Summerlin Lawn
Park
Desert Breeze Park
Park
Gardens Park
Park
Ansan Sister City Park
Park
Spotted Leaf Park
Park
Johnson Community School Park
Park
West Park
Park
Trent Park
Park
Oxford Park
Park
Rainbow Family Park
Park
Smith Playground
Park
South Tower Park
Park
Crossings Park
Park
The Arbors Tennis and Play Park
Park
The Vistas Park
Park
Spring Valley Community Park
Park
Shops (24) A+
Ashley HomeStore
Furniture
Envy Nails & Spa
Beauty
Meraki Hair & Body
Hairdresser
color splash nails wax & lashes
Beauty
Performance Footwear
Shoes
Speedee Mart
Convenience Store
Experimac
Electronics
perfect nails
Beauty
Artash Jewels
Fashion
Crystal cleaners & alterations
Clothing
9037
Beauty
Square Salon and Spa
Hairdresser
Fabulous Freddys
Convenience Store
Men’s Whearhouse
Clothing
MJ Christensen Diamonds
Fashion
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Furniture Avenue
Furniture
HomeGoods
Houseware
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Kohl's
Department Store
Burlington
Department Store
Petco
Pets
Target
Department Store
R+D Emporium
Clothing
Rebel
Convenience Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Downtown (A+)

2. Meadows Village (A+)

3. The Lakes (A)

4. Cultural Corridor (A)

5. Huntridge (B-)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.1% take public transportation in The Lakes.
Public Transit Stops (8)
Stops & Stations A+
bus stop @ Chrystal water
Bus Stop
Suncoast Hotel (S)
Bus Stop
7
Bus Stop
3
Bus Stop
4
Bus Stop
1
Bus Stop
Westcliff Transit Center
Bus Station
8
Bus Stop
5
Bus Stop
6
Bus Stop
2
Bus Stop
Flamingo @ Grand Canyon (E)
Bus Stop
Grand Canyon @ Rochelle (N)
Bus Stop
westbound SX Sahara & Rainbow
Bus Stop
WB Flamingo after Buffalo
Bus Stop
EB Flamingo after Buffalo
Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.1% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. The Lakes (A+)

2. Angel Park Lindell (A+)

3. North Cheyenne (A+)

4. Twin Lakes (A+)

5. Sunrise (A)

cost of living D+

The cost of living in The Lakes is 125/100 - which is 26% higher than Nevada.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
See more The Lakes cost of living data

Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Huntridge (A+)

2. Meadows Village (A+)

3. Michael Way (A+)

4. Charleston Heights (A+)

5. Twin Lakes (A+)

crime F

The Lakes crime rates are 5,188 per 100k, which is 83% higher than Nevada
Property Crime
4,702 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
486 crimes per 100k D-
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Sun City Summerlin (A)

2. Sheep Mountain (B+)

3. Tule Springs (B+)

4. Kyle Canyon (C)

5. Summerlin North (D-)

employment A

The median income in The Lakes is $76,928 - which is 45% higher than Nevada.
Med. Household Income
$76,928 B+
Unemployment Rate
4.3% D
See more The Lakes employment data

Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Summerlin North (A+)

2. Tule Springs (A+)

3. Kyle Canyon (A+)

4. Lone Mountain (A+)

5. Centennial Hills (A+)

health B

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
UMC Quick Care
Doctor
Surgical Arts Center
Clinic
Care Now Urgent Care
Clinic
Truman orthodontics
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Smith’s pharmacy
Pharmacy
City of Las Vegas Fire Station Number 2
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
LVMPD Spring Valley Command
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Cosmetic Surgery of Las Vegas
Hospital
toothfairy children's dental
Dentist
Clark County Fire Station Number 28
Fire Station
The Skin laser Institute
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Canyon Pointe Dental Group & Orthodontics
Dentist
Richards Cosmetic surgery, med spa & Laser Center
Doctor
Clark County Fire Station Number 26
Fire Station
Summerlin Hospital
Hospital
City of Las Vegas Fire Station Number 7
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Hearing Associates of Las Vegas
Clinic
Herte Center For Cosmetic Surgery
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
See more The Lakes health & safety data

Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Cultural Corridor (B+)

2. Downtown (B+)

3. Rancho Charleston (B+)

4. Umc (B+)

5. Meadows Village (B)

housing A

The Lakes home prices are $392,762 - which is 105% higher than Nevada
Home Price
$392,762 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
22% A+
Home Affordability
5.1x (home price to income ratio) F
See more The Lakes housing data

Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Lone Mountain (A+)

2. Tule Springs (A+)

3. Twin Lakes (A+)

4. Desert Shores (A+)

5. Huntridge (A+)

schools B-

The The Lakes graduation rate is 91% - which is 12% higher than Nevada
School Test Scores
53% D-
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (4) F
Piggott Academy Of International Studies
M J Christensen Elementary School
Faith Lutheran Academy
Springstone Lakes Montessori School
Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School
Herbert A Derfelt Elementary School
Walter Jacobson Elementary School
Merryhill School
D'Vorre & Hall Ober Elementary School
Kindercare Learning Centers
Patricia A Bendorf Elementary School
Keith C & Karen W Hayes Elementary
Solomon Schechter Day School Of Las Vegas
International Christian Academy
Doral Academy Saddle
Walter Johnson Junior High School Academy Of International S
Alexander Dawson School
Roger M Bryan Elementary School
John W Bonner Elementary School
Judy & John L Goolsby Elementary School
Sig Rogich Middle School
Helen M Smith Elementary School
Linda Rankin Givens Elementary School
Clifford J Lawrence Junior High School
Journey Education
High Schools (0) F
Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School
Nevada State High School Summerlin
Palo Verde High School
Spring Valley High School
New Horizons Center For Learning
West Career & Technical Academy
The Meadows School
Bonanza High School
Beacon Academy Of Nevada
The Adelson Educational Campus-Las Vegas
College Of So. Nv Hs West
Spring Valley Christian Academy
Odyssey Charter High School
See more The Lakes education data

Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Summerlin North (A-)

2. Kyle Canyon (A-)

3. Centennial Hills (B+)

4. Tule Springs (B)

5. Sheep Mountain (B)

ratings C

The Lakes has an overall rating of 63% from 3 reviews.
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User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes C
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Kyle Canyon (A+)

2. Rancho Charleston (A+)

3. Sheep Mountain (A+)

4. West Las Vegas (A+)

5. East Las Vegas (A+)

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The Lakes, Las Vegas, NV Area Guide

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The Lakes Area Facts

  • The Lakes has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • The Lakes crime rates are 51% higher than the Las Vegas average
  • Cost of living in The Lakes is 15% higher than the Las Vegas average

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      A Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in The Lakes? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Summerlin Centre Community Park
      Willows Park
      Cotton Wood Canyon
      Angel Park
      Old Spanish Trail Park
      Hualapai Canyon Picnic Site and Walk Path
      All American Park
      Cotton Wood Canyon II

      Entertainment

      Regal Village Square Stadium 18
      Sahara West Library and Fine Arts Museum
      Las Vegas Art Museum
      Century 16 Suncoast
      Regal Summerlin Luxury
      Regal Red Rock 4DX & IMAX
      Red Rock Lanes
      Bike Jump

      Food & Drink

      Chicago brewing company
      Jack in the Box
      Taco Bell
      Rocket Fizz Soda Pop and Candy Shop
      Dotty’s
      Chipotle
      Rubio's
      El Pollo Loco

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in The Lakes? Of all people who commute, 3.1% take public transportation in The Lakes.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      D+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in The Lakes? The cost of living in The Lakes is 125/100 - which is 26% higher than Nevada.
      The Lakes
      125

      25% more expensive than average

      Las Vegas
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in The Lakes? The Lakes crime rates are 5,188, which are 83% higher than Nevada
      Total Crime
      5,188 per 100k people

      123% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 20

      123% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      14%

      Year over year crime is up

      A Employment

      What is the median income in The Lakes? The median income in The Lakes is $76,928 which is 45% higher than Nevada.
      Median household income
      $76,92839% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $46,52356% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      7% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is The Lakes a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital
      Kindred Hospital Las Vegas - Sahara
      Cosmetic Surgery of Las Vegas
      UMC Trauma Center
      Centennial Hospital
      University Medical Center
      MountainView Hospital
      Summerlin Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Vons
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Wolfson Medical Center
      Red Rock Radiology
      SW. Medical Center
      Steinberg diagnostic
      Dr. Michael Gunter, MD
      Center for Sight
      UMC Quick Care
      UNLV Medicine Pediatric Center

      A Housing

      What are The Lakes home prices? The Lakes home prices are $392,762 - which is 105% higher than Nevada
      Median home value
      $392,762113% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,50258% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      53%

      17% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does The Lakes have good schools? The The Lakes graduation rate is 91% - which is 12% higher than Nevada
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      53%

      9% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      C User Ratings

      Is The Lakes a good place to live? The Lakes has an overall rating of 63% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      63%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      63%

      3 total surveys

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