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Spring Valley, Nevada

       
Total population 176,757 Average January/July temperatures 34.5° / 76.5°
Median home price $ 269,900 Annual Precipitation 11.29 in. /yr.
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Spring Valley, Nevada

Spring Valley is an upscale township just west of the Las Vegas strip.

Climate
Spring Valleys' climate is arid, with hot summers and cool winters.
Cultural Attractions
The bright lights of Las Vegas are just moments away.
Economy
The county school district, and the gaming industry are the area's largest employers.
Geography
Mountain panoramas and green vistas make up the landscape of Spring Valley.
Recreation
Golf and tennis are two of Spring Valley's most popular recreational activities.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 45.35 ° / 23.55 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 90.89 ° / 62.01 °
Precipitation (?) 11.29 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 58 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 5
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 97
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 269,900
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $53734.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $50716
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 7.75 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .180 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 46
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 97
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 15
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 120
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 1
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 38
Number of libraries within the county (?) 47
Number of museums within the county (?) 23
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 5
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 176,757
Population density (?) 5,299 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 118.5% growth
Population over 55 (?) 38,654 people
Education (?) 25 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 71
Number of clinics within the county (?) 198
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 34
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