Located in the state of Nevada, Spring Valley is a medium-sized city with a population of 190,661 people. Spring Valley has a population density of 5,734 people per square mile. This would be considered well above the national population density level. If you are not a fan of long commutes, you will enjoy living in Spring Valley. With average one way commute time of only 22 minutes, getting to and from work is a breeze compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
If you’re considering relocating to any new city, it could be a very intimidating task. However, it could also be a great experience if you are willing to get to know the city before actually living in Spring Valley, Nevada. To help you find the best places to live in and around Spring Valley, AreaVibes has created a livability score using key metrics like amenities, crime, cost of living, weather, housing and more.
Spring Valley has a livability score of 69 out of 100 and is ranked #45 in Nevada and #11,876 in the USA. There are seven total categories that generate the livability score. Spring Valley scores well for amenities (A+) and weather (B+). Spring Valley does not fare well for the following: crime (F) and employment (D). It might be wise to take a closer look at each category to find out why.
Based on the proximity of local amenities like grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, parks, librairies, etc., Spring Valley has received a higher than average score for its local amenities. If you’re planning on relocating and making this area your permanent home, it’s nice to know that there is an ample amount of amenities and things to do within walking distance or a short drive.
Being close to public transportation, grocery stores, parks and other conveniences are all important when weighing your options for a new home in Spring Valley. Before you determine if any of these amenities are available in the area, you will also want to know if the real estate prices in Spring Valley are affordable. The median home price for Spring Valley homes is $187,900, which is 1.9% lower than the Nevada average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Spring Valley, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 3.7, which is 2.8% higher than the Nevada average.
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| Place | Livability scoreScore | Miles | PopulationPop. |
| Sun City Summerlin, Las Vegas | 83 | 7.8 | 12,542 |
| Green Valley South, Henderson | 83 | 10.8 | 21,964 |
| Gibson Springs, Henderson | 80 | 13.2 | 13,650 |
| Green Valley North, Henderson | 80 | 10.2 | 39,727 |
| Place | Livability scoreScore | Miles | PopulationPop. |
| Westgate, Henderson | 79 | 10.4 | 22,063 |
| Macdonald Ranch, Henderson | 79 | 13.1 | 13,069 |
| Green Valley Ranch, Henderson | 79 | 11.9 | 17,011 |
| Anthem, Henderson | 77 | 13.6 | 22,790 |
| Place | Livability scoreScore | Miles | PopulationPop. |
| Henderson, NV | 82 | 16.2 | 277,872 |
| Boulder City, NV | 81 | 25.3 | 15,373 |
| Summerlin South, NV | 79 | 4.3 | 25,717 |
| Nelson, NV | 77 | 35.7 | 32 |
| Place | Livability scoreScore | Miles | PopulationPop. |
| Enterprise, NV | 75 | 6.1 | 129,620 |
| Goodsprings, NV | 73 | 20.8 | 102 |
| Las Vegas, NV | 71 | 8.4 | 613,295 |
| Spring Valley, NV | 70 | 0 | 190,661 |