Living in Las Vegas · Central west

Living in Spring Valley and Chinatown

Central, older and more affordable, with the best Asian food in the city along Spring Mountain Road.

Prices: $ Lower About 10 to 20 minutes to the Strip
Spring Valley and Chinatown, Las Vegas

Photo: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Flickr

What it’s like

Mostly 1980s and 1990s homes and apartments. Chinatown along Spring Mountain Road has hundreds of restaurants open late.

Day to day

Central and affordable, with a big mix of housing and some of the best Asian food in the city along Spring Mountain Road nearby.

Who it suits: People who want to live close to the Strip on a budget, and hospitality workers.

Pros

  • Close to the Strip
  • More affordable
  • Superb food

Cons

  • Older housing stock
  • Busier, denser streets

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Moving checklist

  • Nevada driver’s licence within 30 days; register your car within 60 days (DMV).
  • Set up NV Energy, Southwest Gas and your water provider.
  • Check the HOA rules and fees for the community.
  • Look up zoned schools in the Clark County School District.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Spring Valley and Chinatown a good place to live?

People who want to live close to the Strip on a budget, and hospitality workers. Pros: close to the strip, more affordable, superb food. Cons: older housing stock, busier, denser streets.

How far is Spring Valley and Chinatown from the Strip?

About 10 to 20 minutes to the Strip.

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