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Douglas county is located in the middle of the western edge of the state of Nevada and just minutes below Carson City. Historic trading posts were established in the region starting as early as 1850. The county was named after Stephen A. Douglas, who was famous for his presidential debates with Abraham Lincoln. The county seat for Douglas County is Minden after being switched from Genoa in 1915.
“Douglas County is committed to providing the highest quality service to our citizens and business community.” This slogan of the region shows its emphasis on small community growth and development. Unfortunately, many living in the region live in poverty as a result of unemployment. $200,446 is the average home cost of the area and the average rent is $436 a month.
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Churchill county is small population wise with most of the residents of Nevada flocking to the urban giants of Reno and Las Vegas. In 2000, Churchill county had a total population of 25,000 and has the county seat given to the city of Fallon.
The county was named after Brigadier General Sylvester Churchill who fought in the Mexican-American war and was thought by many to be a hero of the war. An interesting but controversial fact of the region, prostitution is legal in Churchill county.
Railroads were built during the early stages of the Americas and the first transcontinental railroad, the Central Pacific, passes through Churchill County. The average home in Churchill County’s Fallon costs $141,442, which is a fair estimate for the rest of the region. Churchill county is best suited for those who like a lot of space and dislike the hustle and bustle of urban cities.
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Just saying the name of this city paints a picture of wondrous neon lights in one’s mind. Las Vegas, with a metropolitan population of 545,147 boasts as being “The Entertainment Capital of the World”. The cities glamourous reputation has brought many movie producers to film in the city. One of the popular attractions is the roofed Freemont Street where thousands of people walk and shop everyday.
Las Vegas, often just called Vegas, has a thriving tourism industry. Shopping, vacationing, gambling and other entertainments attract tourists both domestic and international. The hotels in Vegas are some of the finest in the world and the shopping is world class. Las Vegas truly lives up to the name “Entertainment Capital of the World”.
Housing in the region varies in price depending on its location and district. An apartment will generally cost from $200,000-$300,000 which is why many in the area choose to rent. Renting is approximately $580 a month and is a great option for seasonal working in the city.
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Reno was the second largest city in Nevada until recently overtaken by the booming Henderson. Reno is now the third most populous city of Nevada with 207,000 residents. Located northeast of Lake Tahoe, Reno is known as “The Biggest Little City In The World” and is known throughout the earth for its majestic casinos.
Tourism is undoubtedly the main industry in Reno as the casinos and other entertainments attract citizens from all over the globe and within the United States as well. Reno is also the location of the International Game Technology plant where most of the world’s slot machines are manufactured.
Reno is looking to attract many young professionals to the city in hopes of keeping them. Many new bars and clubs have opened as a result and the city is gaining a powerful nightlife. The average home for a prospective young professional runs close to $281,600.
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Henderson, with a population of 251,000, is the fastest growing city in Nevada state. Over 2 short years, the city has gained 30,000 more residents and this rapid growth is expected to continue in the future. The city is located just 5 miles southeast of Las Vegas and has a total area of 206.4km².
As Nevada’s second largest city, Henderson’s economy is based on tourism, residential development and a flourishing business district. In 2006, Henderson was named as one of the top 20 places to live in America by MONEY Magazine.
The median family income is huge at a whopping $72,359 a year. $318,000 for a home in the city offsets the rather large salary one could recieve in Henderson, and is close to the price of Californian homes. Henderson is a prime choice for any businessman or homebuilder.
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Founded during the mining days of old, Carson City is the Capital of the exciting state of Nevada. Unlike most cities, Carson City is not part of any county and instead an independantly formed Metropolitan Statistical Area. Originally, Carson City was not connected to the rest of Nevada by an interstate highway. This all changed in February 2006 when construction of Interstate 580 begun. Carson City is also one of the smallest state capitals in the United States.
The economy for this city of 60,000 people is largely based on tourism, with Reno located just 30 miles to the north. Educational facilites such as Western Nevada Community College also contribute to the economy and offer graduate studies in architecture, welding and nursing just to name a few.
The average family income is $49,570 yearly which is quite high when compared to the national average. Renting in the area is a good option for many working in Reno, also much cheaper if you dont mind sitting in traffic for an hour each day, and ranges from $400-600 per month. Those looking to buy a home can expect to pay just over $200,000.
