Summerlin South, Nevada Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Summerlin South, NV Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Summerlin South | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,809 | 3,183,702 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3077.9 | 28.8 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.66% | 1.46% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 46.6 | 37.6 | 37.3 |
| Households | 12,918 | 1,202,222 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Summerlin South grew by 477.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 29,809 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Summerlin South is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 23.3% of residents. That is 6.9 points above Nevada as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 3,991 13.4% -7.5 pts
- Millennials 29–44 6,167 20.7% -2.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 6,732 22.6% +1.9 pts
- Boomers 61–79 6,944 23.3% +6.9 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Nevada, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.9% of the people living in Summerlin South and men 50.1%.
- Women 49.9% Nevada 49.6%
- Men 50.1% Nevada 50.4%
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Economy
Summerlin South has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Summerlin South | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $117,366 | $78,637 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.75% | 4.94% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | 6.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Summerlin South is about 49% higher than in Nevada.
Housing
| Metric | Summerlin South | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $625,000 | $357,758 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,507 | $1,597 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 69.3% | 60.0% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Summerlin South is about 20.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,507 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Summerlin South spend about 44 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 184 hours, about 7.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Summerlin South | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.1 | 22.4 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.2 | 44.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 184 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,703 | $5,797 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 19.3% | 11.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 29,508 | 6,563 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,745 | 1,402 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Summerlin South is about the same as in Nevada.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Summerlin South has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Summerlin South | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.4% | 24.4% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.30 | 2.62 | 2.53 |
Health
Summerlin South has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Summerlin South | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.0 | 78.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.4% | 17.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.2% | 20.5% | 19.0% |
Summerlin South, NV Compared With Nearby Cities
Summerlin South, NV is the smallest of the 5 cities compared here, 29,809 residents against a local median of 219,735. Summerlin South, NV's median home price, at $625,000, runs 69% above the $370,878 typical of the cities around it.
Median household income tells the same story from another angle: $117,366 against a local median of $73,623, 59% above it. The one measure here that carries a verdict is median household income, and at 59% above the local median it puts Summerlin South, NV at the better end of the local range. The cities themselves spread $209,869 on median home price, so Summerlin South, NV sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Summerlin South, NV has the highest median home price of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
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| Summerlin South, NV | 29,809 | $117,366 #1/5 | $625,000 #1/5 | 22.1 min #2/5 |
| Spring Valley, NV | 217,800 | $74,098 | $378,472 | 21.5 min |
| Las Vegas, NV | 628,856 | $73,149 | $363,283 | 23.6 min |
| Enterprise, NV | 221,670 | $95,898 | $460,793 | 22.2 min |
| Winchester, NV | 36,180 | $50,917 | $250,924 | 22.4 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Summerlin South, Nevada.
How many people live in Summerlin South, Nevada?
About 29,809 people live in Summerlin South, Nevada, in 12,918 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 46.6, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 9 years.
Is Summerlin South, Nevada mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Summerlin South, Nevada has 3,078 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 36 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Summerlin South, Nevada?
The median home costs 5.3 times the median household income ($625,000 against $117,366), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $2,507 a month takes about 26% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Summerlin South, Nevada?
Unemployment in Summerlin South, Nevada is only 3.1%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Summerlin South, Nevada have a college degree?
46.4% of adults in Summerlin South, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 2), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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