Paradise, Nevada
Paradise is an unincorporated town and census-designated place in Clark County, Nevada, officially established on December 8, 1950. Covering roughly 42 square miles just south and east of Las Vegas, it is governed by the Clark County Commission with advice from a local Town Advisory Board.
Paradise is most famous for encompassing the majority of the Las Vegas Strip, along with Harry Reid International Airport and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV. This prime positioning makes Paradise a central hub for tourism, hospitality, and entertainment in Southern Nevada.
The community includes a mix of housing options, from single-family homes and apartments to condo-hotels like the 47‑story Palms Place, completed in 2008. According to Zillow, the median home value in Paradise is around $358,400 (July 2025), and the population stands at approximately 191,000 as of the 2020 Census.
Paradise is notably diverse: non-Hispanic Whites represent about 42 %, Hispanic or Latino 33 %, African American 13 %, and Asian nearly 10 %. Around 26 % of residents are foreign-born, reflecting the area’s multicultural makeu.
As the heart of tourism, the local economy revolves around accommodation, food service, arts, entertainment, and retail trades. In 2023, over 17,000 residents worked in hospitality alone, with another 10,000 in retail and 8,000 in arts and recreation. Major employers include the areas many top casinos, resorts, and UNLV itself.
Residents enjoy ample amenities: world‑class healthcare, parks like Sunset Regional Park, and diverse dining and retail options. Transportation is well serve with Harry Reid Airport, RTC buses, the Las Vegas Monorail, and major roadways keep the area connected.
For families, Paradise offers numerous public, private, and charter schools under the Clark County School District, plus easy access to higher education at UNLV and the College of Southern Nevada. With its sunny desert weather, mixed urban-suburban feel, and bustling local economy, Paradise stands as a vibrant community in its own right.
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