Real Estate Investing in North Las Vegas, Nevada (89081)

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Clark County • Population: 41,055 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 89081 (North Las Vegas, NV)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (63/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $418,925
Avg Monthly Rent $2,057
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $87,378
% Renters 34.2%

Market Analysis: 89081 North Las Vegas

The 89081 ZIP in North Las Vegas, NV is a local-operator market. Outside capital chasing a $419K entry has to pair deep knowledge with the discount.

Distressed markets are won on execution, not on spreadsheets. ZIP 89081 registers the profile where tenant screening, deferred maintenance, and local relationships determine the outcome.

ZIP 89081's metrics run below Clark County's averages on price growth and tenant stability. Investors who ignore that regional gap tend to relearn it the hard way.

Demographically, 89081 is a market where tenant selection matters more than unit finishes. Operators who understand that tend to do fine; those who do not tend to learn why the ZIP trades at a discount.

The 89081 ZIP fits a narrow investor profile — hands-on, patient, and willing to accept that the cap rate on paper is not the cap rate in reality.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in North Las Vegas:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 66/100
Affordability
10/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
13/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 4.8× the median income
Value Trend
Declining (-0.5%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $2,057/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
COOL
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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COOL MARKET
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
66 days
Average time to sell
Slow
10.4%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV metro data
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Property Strategy for 89081

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
4BR
5.5% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
4BR
+7.3% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
5BR
$97,613/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $378,379 $2,080 4.0% +6.1% $189,189
3BR $396,134 $2,890 5.3% +7.2% $132,045
4BR $437,143 $3,310 5.5% +7.3% $109,286
5BR $488,065 +7.2% $97,613

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$463K$388K$314K$239K$165K$90KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$2,130$1,919$1,708$1,497$1,285$1,074Jul 2016Jul 2021Jul 2026

📊 How Does 89081 Compare?

Metric 89081 North Las Vegas Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV Nevada
Home Value $418,925 $414,169 N/A $444,019
5-Year CAGR 4.1% 4.2% N/A 6.8%
Avg Rent $2,057 $1,904 N/A -
Cap Rate 3.8% 3.6% - -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
3.8%
Low
5yr Growth
+4.1%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $418,925
Monthly Rent $2,057
Price-to-Rent 17.0:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 5.9%
Cap Rate 3.8%
5-Year IRR 8.0%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year -0.5% ▼
3-Year CAGR +2.0% ▲
5-Year CAGR +4.1% ▲
10-Year CAGR +7.6% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year +0.8% ▲
3-Year CAGR +2.0% ▲
5-Year CAGR +2.9% ▲
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.8%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.8%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
6.9%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+4.1%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 89081

Population: 41,055

💰 Median Household Income
$87,378
This area
$87,378
State
$77,928
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
34.2%
This area
34.2%
State
33.6%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
5.5%
This area
5.5%
State
-18.7%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
18.5%
This area
18.5%
State
1.9%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
34.2 years
This area
34.2 years
State
9.8 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
6.9%
This area
6.9%
State
18.7%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 37.9%
Other/Mixed 31.9%
Black/African American 23.7%
Hispanic/Latino 23.5%
Asian 6.6%
👶 Under 18
26.7%
This area
26.7%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
10.9%
This area
10.9%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
8.0%
This area
8.0%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 89081

C Avg School Grade
5 Schools
31.1:1 Avg Class Size
$12,452 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B Good

Dickens D L Dusty ES

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
751 Students
👨‍🏫
18.3:1 Class Size
💰
$13,359 Per Student
C Below Average

Scott Jesse D ES

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
692 Students
👨‍🏫
26.6:1 Class Size
💰
$13,359 Per Student
C Below Average

Tartan John ES

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
485 Students
👨‍🏫
37.3:1 Class Size
💰
$13,359 Per Student
D Needs Improvement

Johnston Carroll M MS

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
1,266 Students
👨‍🏫
45.2:1 Class Size
💰
$13,359 Per Student
D Needs Improvement

Somerset Academy Losee

📚 K – 12 K-12 Charter
👥
2,393 Students
👨‍🏫
28.0:1 Class Size
💰
$8,822 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby 7,008 Off-Campus Students
D
Nevada Career Institute
396 students · 6.3 mi
C
Milan Institute-Las Vegas
214 students · 7.6 mi
C+
Academy of Hair Design-Las Vegas
213 students · 9.0 mi
D
Northwest Career College
2,222 students · 9.1 mi
D
United Education Institute-Las Vegas
749 students · 9.3 mi
D
Avalon Institute-Las Vegas
342 students · 9.8 mi
C
College of Southern Nevada
29,081 students · 9.9 mi
D
Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas
748 students · 10.0 mi

Investor Insight: With 7,008 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is vacancy a concern in North Las Vegas, NV?

Rental vacancy in North Las Vegas, NV is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

What does house hacking look like in North Las Vegas, NV?

For house hackers, North Las Vegas, NV is a challenging. The $2,057/mo rent on a unit helps defray the mortgage on a $419K property.

How expensive is real estate in North Las Vegas, NV?

The median home value in North Las Vegas, NV is roughly $419K. That puts it reasonable relative to the NV statewide average.

Is North Las Vegas, NV a friendly market for rental owners?

For rental operators, North Las Vegas, NV rates as landlord-friendly. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

Are tenants stable in North Las Vegas, NV?

North Las Vegas, NV draws a reliable base of working renters. Demand at the $2,057/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

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