Moving from Texas
to Las Vegas, Nevada
Houston, Texas → Las Vegas, NV
Why Texas Residents Are Moving to Las Vegas
These aren't generic reasons — they're specific to what Texas residents are experiencing right now.
Brutal summer humidity and heat (feels like 110°F+)
Property taxes in Nevada are significantly lower than Texas. Texas has no income tax like Nevada, but high property taxes can cost $8K–$15K/year — Nevada homeowners pay much less.
High property taxes offsetting zero income tax benefit
Las Vegas has dry heat (100°F+ in summer) but no humidity, no tornadoes, no ice storms, and 294 sunny days per year. Most Texas transplants call it a major upgrade.
Extreme weather: ice storms, tornadoes, flooding
Henderson and North Las Vegas offer great value. Summerlin offers more upscale living comparable to Plano or the Woodlands.
Texas vs. Las Vegas — Side by Side
What Your Texas Budget Gets You in Las Vegas
The same dollar goes dramatically further in Las Vegas — especially when you factor in Nevada's zero income tax.
Top Las Vegas Neighborhoods for Texas Transplants
Based on Jerry's 20 years of helping Texas families find their perfect Las Vegas home.
Henderson
Consistently ranked one of America's safest cities. Family-friendly suburbs with top schools.
Explore Henderson →North Las Vegas
The best value in the valley — new construction, growing amenities, and easy freeway access.
Explore North Las Vegas →Spring Valley
Central location, strong value, close to the best shopping and dining in Las Vegas.
Explore Spring Valley →Aliante
North Las Vegas's best-kept secret — mature community, parks, golf, and excellent value.
Explore Aliante →I've helped hundreds of families from Texas make this move to Las Vegas. Here's what they all say after the first year: they wish they did it sooner.
Common Questions from Texas Residents
Is Las Vegas cheaper than Texas overall?
Property taxes in Nevada are significantly lower than Texas. Texas has no income tax like Nevada, but high property taxes can cost $8K–$15K/year — Nevada homeowners pay much less.
What's the weather comparison between Texas and Las Vegas?
Las Vegas has dry heat (100°F+ in summer) but no humidity, no tornadoes, no ice storms, and 294 sunny days per year. Most Texas transplants call it a major upgrade.
What neighborhoods in Las Vegas are popular with Texas transplants?
Henderson and North Las Vegas offer great value. Summerlin offers more upscale living comparable to Plano or the Woodlands.
Ready to Make the Move
from Texas? Talk to Jerry.
Jerry has helped hundreds of Texas families find their perfect Las Vegas home. Expert advice from someone who knows Las Vegas. both markets.
jerry@jerryabbottrealty.com