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FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY Clark County Office Locations Main Office 500 N Rainbow Blvd, Suite 100, Las Vegas, NV 89107 Phone: 702-877-3003 • Fax: 702-942-8123 Toll Free: 888-714-6700 Horizon Ridge Branch 2850 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy, Suite 120, Henderson, NV 89052 Phone: 702-932-3150 • Fax: 702-933-4922 Mesquite Office 736 W Pioneer Blvd, Suite 101, Mesquite, NV 89027 Phone: 702-346-7474 • Fax: 702-942-8179 Flamingo Office 2080 E Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89119 Phone: 702-435-3003 • Fax: 702-942-8115 Durango 6585 High St, Sute #126, Las Vegas, NV 89113 Phone: 702-932-5354 • Fax: 702-942-8117 Contents LAS VEGAS VALLEY INFORMATION Climate & Population ......................................................4 Demographics ..................................................................5 Zip Code Map ..................................................................6 Newcomer Resources .......................................................7 Utility Information ...........................................................8 DMV/ Voting ....................................................................9 Employment ...................................................................10 Transportation ................................................................11 Housing ..........................................................................12 Museums/ Galleries .......................................................13 Libraries .........................................................................14 Hospitals ........................................................................15 Churches ........................................................................16 Youth Activities ..............................................................18 Senior Services ...............................................................19 Parks ...............................................................................20 Outdoor Recreation Activities ........................................21 Golfing ...........................................................................22 School Facts ...................................................................23 Private Schools & Higher Education .............................24 Hotels & Gaming ...........................................................25 Sports .............................................................................26 Shopping Malls ..............................................................27 Entertainment .................................................................28 C limate & Population LAS VEGAS POPULATION 1,836,333 As one of the fastest growing cities in the United States, Las Vegas proper was ranked as the 32nd most populated city in the United States in 2000, and 2006 estimates have placed the city 28th in rank. www.accessclarkcounty.com LAS VEGAS CLIMATE Las Vegas averages over 300 days of sun per year. The drier climate has been noted for its health benefits. Las Vegas weather is known for the hot summers, moderate winters, warmth, light and enjoyable climate. Las Vegas living is enhanced by predictable, consistent weather patterns. Usually, the weather comes from the West Coast. It will bring occasional clouds and moisture from the south or north. Residents generally can count on dry air for weekend adventures. Climate Information from www.rssweather.com 5/2009 Population Information from www.lasvegassun.com 5/2009 LAS VEGAS VALLEY RELOCATION GUIDE • BROUGHT TO YOU BY FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY Page -4- Climate & Population D emographics Clark County Population 1.81 million Median Household Income $47,320 Median Age of Adults 47.9 Newcomers 61,187 Females 53.1% Males 46.9% Children (under age 18) 451,099 Adults (over age 18) 1.31 million Retiree Population 266,754 Households 657,694 Households With Retirees 135,408 Homeowner Households 65.1% Renter Households 34.99% Persons Per Household 2.69 Total Registered Voters 653,800 Registered Democrats 283,756 Registered Republicans 243,560 Household Income Race Under $15,000 11.6% White 53.2% $15,000-19,999 5.2 Hispanic or Latino 27.4 $20,000-24,999 9.8 Black or African American 9.2 $25,000-34,999 15.5 Asian 6.1 $35,000-49,999 18.9 American Indian and Alaska Native .05 $50,000-74,999 21.2 Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 0.4 $75,000-99,999 7.6 Other 3.1 $100,000 & over 10.2 2 or More Races 3.5 Marital Status Education Never Married 21.5% School Expenditures: $3,921 Married 45.3 Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19 Divorce 17.8 Students/Librarian: 696 Widowed 2.5 Students/Counselor: 562 Separated 6.9 High School Graduates 79.7% Age Some College 5.8 18-24 14.2% Bachelors Degree 5.7 25-34 25.4 Graduate Degree 6.6 35-44 13.3 45-54 21.2 55-64 14.5 65+ 11.4 Median Age 42.0 Demographic, housing and income information from Census 2000, ePodunk 5/2009. Education Statistics from realestate.yahoo.com 5/2009. LAS VEGAS VALLEY RELOCATION GUIDE • BROUGHT TO YOU BY FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY Demographics Page -5- N ewcomer resources HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS Clark County Animal Control 702-455-7710 City of Las Vegas Arts & Community Events www.artslasvegas.org Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce www.lvchamber.com Parks & Recreation 702-735-1616 702-455-8200 www.accessclarkcounty.com Clark County Clerk Recorders Office www.accessclarkcounty.com Regional Transportation 702-228-7433 Community College of Southern Nevada www.rtcsnv.com www.csn.edu Clark County School District Department of Motor Vehicles 702-799-7573 702-486-4368 Social Security Administration Emergency General Information: 911 1-800-772-1213 Non-Emergency 311 US Postal Service: Postal Answer Line: Employment Hotlines: 1-800-275-8777 State of NV: 702-486-2920 Voters Registration: 702-455-8683 Henderson Chamber of Commerce www.hendersonchamber.com Welcome Service Clark County 702-565-8951 702-891-0655 Library District Time & Temperature 702-734-7323 118 Newspapers University of Nevada Las Vegas Las Vegas Review Journal www.unlv.edu 702-383-0211 Las Vegas Sun 702-259-4050 LAS VEGAS VALLEY RELOCATION GUIDE • BROUGHT TO YOU BY FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY Newcomer Resources Page -7- tility information TELEPHONE/ INTERNET U Embarq Telephone 2340 E Tropicana Ave # 38 Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-244-8005 web: www.embarq.com Cox Communications 702-383-4000 web: www.cox.com WATER Las Vegas Valley Water District 1001 South Valley View Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89102 702-870-4194 web: www.lvvwd.com 702-633-1484 North Las Vegas 702-267-5900 Henderson www.cityofHenderson.com ELECTRIC Nevada Energy 6226 W. Sahara Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89102 702-367-5555 web: www.nvenergy.com WASTE DISPOSAL TIPS FOR TRANSFERRING UTILITIES: Republic Services 770 E. Sahara Ave. • Research your utility company options Las Vegas, NV 89104 • Schedule your utilities to be turned on the day 702-735-5151 before you plan to move in. Plan to do this 2-4 web: www.republicservicesvegas.com weeks ahead of time. • Be sure to ask about any set-up fees so that you GAS are not surprised by your first bill Southwest Gas Corporation • Give your old utility companies your new 4300 W. Tropicana Ave. address so they can reach you with the final bill Las Vegas, NV 89104 • Keep your new utility company information 702-365-1555 web: www.swgas.com accessible in case of any issues • Find out if you are due any deposits from your previous utility company LAS VEGAS VALLEY RELOCATION GUIDE • BROUGHT TO YOU BY FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY Page -8- Utility Information mv & Voting D RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS New Nevada residents must obtain their driver license within 30 days. You must register your vehicles at the same time or within 60 days, whichever is sooner. The fine for failing to register your vehicle is $250-$500. You must be a Nevada resident and provide a Nevada street address to obtain a driver license. Active duty military members, their dependents and others living temporarily in Nevada are not required to transfer their license and registration. If you obtain non-military employment, however, you become a Nevada resident and must obtain a Nevada license and registration. Department of Motor Vehicles 4021 W. Carey Avenue North Las Vegas, NV, 89032-3544 702-486-4368 www.dmvnv.com DRIVER’S LICENSE REQUIREMENTS • Your Valid, State-Issued Driver License or ID Card • Proof of Your Social Security Number • Additional Proof of Identity VOTER REGISTRATION Voters must be United States citizens and at least 18 VEHICLE REGISTRATION years of age by election date in order to qualify to vote. Voters must live in Clark County for 30 days and • Nevada Vehicle Liability Insurance in their precinct for 10 days before the next election. • Nevada Emissions Vehicle Inspection Report Voters must not be under any current sentence for • Your Current Registration(s) and License Plates felony convictions or other loss of civil rights. • Title(s), Unless Held By Lienholder New residents may register, change address, or change • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Inspections party affiliation by going to the Clark County Election • Fees Department, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway, or to the POST OFFICE City Clerk’s office at North Las Vegas City Hall, or at the Department of Motor Vehicles. Locations, 800-275-8777 www.usps.gov New residents may also register by mail by picking up a mail registration form at the City Clerk’s office, by calling 702-455-VOTE, or faxing a request for registration form to 702-455-2981. LAS VEGAS VALLEY RELOCATION GUIDE • BROUGHT TO YOU BY FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY DMV & Voting Page -9- mployment Las Vegas has consistently