Read 2,438 Reviews Niche User: The area where I live, Henderson, is my favorite place in the whole world. Northwest Las Vegas, especially the Centennial Hills/Providence area, is a great place for families to live. If cost of living is a major concern, Las Vegas is a good place to live. Unique Culture Is Everywhere In Vegas

4. Due to its affordable housing and surplus of service jobs, Las Vegas has become an ideal place to live for many.

Some may think that Las Vegas is not an ideal place to raise a family but I have and I wouldn't change it for the world. I have an amazing family, go to an amazing school and in Henderson with it being so close to Las Vegas, about 10 minutes away, there is infinite things you can do. Las Vegas is what YOU make of it and as long as you remember that there is an outside world from the nightlife that Las Vegas has to offer, you will love it here too.

If you want to raise a family and keep your kids away from negative influences, this isn’t the kind of city you’re going to want to reside in. Many people enjoy living in Las Vegas. It's like having the best of both worlds! It has plenty of schools, a ton of activities to enjoy, and is one of the most affordable large cities in the United States to live in. Las Vegas Isn’t Just A Desert Most outsiders tend to assume that Vegas is just a party town, but real families do live there and they love it. Las Vegas is actually home to 68 parks and 123 playgrounds, making it easy to find a spot for the whole family to enjoy, minus the tourists.

Las Vegas has been known for years as a tourist destination, but it can actually be a great place for families to live as well. 3. Another reason families move to Northwest Las Vegas is … It’s a popular place to live among military families, too, since the area is near Nellis Air Force Base and Creech Air Force Base.