Without a doubt, Paradise is among the most popular places in Las Vegas, not only because its physical bounds are often confused with Las Vegas proper, but also for its moniker Sin City. Back in the day, it was a haven for casino moguls who had a hand in creating Paradise as a town where their businesses didn’t have to pay taxes to Las Vegas.

Nowadays, casinos still try to stay within Paradise’s unincorporated bounds to avoid these taxes, but this isn’t Paradise’s only claim to (local) fame. Besides the airport, Paradise is also known for its offbeat bars and restaurants and, of course, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), which has been housed in the area since 1957. 

What It’s Like to Live in Paradise

Although it’s technically an unincorporated town in Clark County, Nevada, many people associate Paradise with Las Vegas. It’s located almost smack-dab in the middle of the Las Vegas map, and Paradise is among the most centrally located neighborhoods in the city. The neighborhood encompasses about 54 square miles split between Winchester and the area officially known as Paradise.

In the area, homebuyers can find a variety of condos, attached homes, and single-family homes for sale. Although the median sale price is in the mid $200s, homes prices vary from below $100,000 to over $9 million.

There are also a wide selection of home styles throughout Paradise. Along the north end of Paradise and near The Strip, homebuyers can find luxury condominiums such as Turnberry Place or Las Vegas Country Club Estates. Buyers can also find attached or single-family homes in gated communities near the south end of town like Silverado Ranch and Casa Vegas.

Neighborhood Vibes

Because Paradise is such a large area, it has many different flavors. While areas of The Strip offer the nightlife, entertainment, and exciting attractions Las Vegas is known for, the other areas that border Henderson are quiet, residential, and laid back. 

The most well-known part of Paradise, however, is the centralized area near the UNLV campus, which is known for its commuter culture. Because so many students commute to UNLV, the area has plenty of amenities and daily conveniences which cater to university employees and students.

Residents also have convenient access to grocery stores like Vons, Albertson’s, and Sprouts. Major medical centers like Desert Springs Hospital are also located in the area. Paradise is also a family-friendly community thanks to its list of elementary, middle, and high schools in the area. Roger D Gehring Elementary School and Steve Schorr Elementary School both earned high rankings from GreatSchools.

Where to Eat and Hang Out

Paradise is also home to plenty of chain restaurants, bars, cafes, and other eateries, most of which are located throughout The Strip. However, the university district and other areas of Paradise have unique places where locals hang out. Longstanding favorites in the area include Naked City Pizza and Stephano’s Greek and Mediterranean Grill. 

Due to Paradise’s proximity to UNLV, residents have easy access to plenty of nightlife options. Crown & Anchor British Pub is well-known among the university crowd as well as devout soccer fans. 

Paradise is also known for having many LGBT-friendly businesses and establishments such as Piranha Nightclub and FreeZone. And, of course, residents have endless options along The Strip, which is partially incorporated within the bounds of Paradise.

How Residents Get Around

As with any Las Vegas neighborhood, it will be difficult to get around without a car. It’s ideal to own a car since major avenues like Eastern and Las Vegas Boulevard overlap the area along with major freeways like I-215.

However, Paradise is among the most convenient neighborhoods for public transit. Residents can commute by bus via RTC, which makes stops at UNLV as well as along Maryland Parkway. The bus routes also offer easy access to other parts of town. Ride-share services are also popular in the neighborhood, offering residents quick access to The Strip.