By james art 
As Nevada’s population continues to grow, it’s no surprise that many Gen Xers are making their way to the Silver State in search of housing.
Based on data from USAFacts, Nevada has seen an overall population increase of 57% since 2000 and a 1% increase for both 2021 and 2022, the most recent data available. Nevada was the tenth most popular state for people to move out of state in 2022, according to a recent Zillow study of US Census data.
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Generation X—the demographic born between 1965 and 1980—certainly contributed. As an example, the city of Henderson, Nevada, was the 12th most popular landing spot for Gen Xers nationwide for 2022, according to SmartAsset.
Why the influx? Nevada’s lack of state income tax, as well as its low property tax rate and general affordability compared to many other states, are often cited. As an example, average monthly rent costs in Nevada’s largest cities range from $1,200 to $1,700—significantly lower than in many other major U.S. cities.
If you’re a Gen X interested in moving to Nevada, GOBankingRates has done some of your research for you. Using data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey, Sperling’s BestPlaces, ApartmentList, AreaVibes, Zillow Home Value Index and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, here’s a financial snapshot of four Silver State locations: Henderson, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Reno.
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Total population: 318,063
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Life Score: 74
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Total annual living expenses: $45,792
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Average monthly rent overall: 1686 dollars
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Average monthly rent for 1 bedroom: 1373 dollars
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Average monthly rent for 2 bedrooms: 1625 dollars
A city of 65,000 in 1990, Henderson is now home to about 320,000 people – the second largest population in the state. It is located southeast of Las Vegas, surrounded by mountains in the Mojave Desert.
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Total population: 644,835
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Life Score: 82
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Total annual living expenses: $42,773
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Average monthly rent overall: 1399 dollars
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Average monthly rent for 1 bedroom: 1100 dollars
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Average monthly rent for 2 bedrooms: 1334 dollars
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