Welcome Nevada Movers & New Residents!
Home of Sin City
Welcome to Nevada, home of Las Vegas, the place that knows life is a gamble! In addition to the flashing lights and sparkling streets of Sin City, this state has so much else to offer. As one example, it is officially the most mountainous state in all of America, so it is the prime spot for rock climbing, hiking and outdoor adventures. Move here to see for yourself!
Relocating to Nevada - New Resident Information for Moving Companies
The largest cities, and so the most likely ones you’ll look at relocating to, include Las Vegas, Reno, Henderson, Carson City, North Las Vegas, Sparks, Elko, Boulder City, Virginia, Mesquite, Winnemucca, Ely, Fallon, Summerlin, Caliente, Primm, West Wendover, Jackpot, Fernley, Pioche, Goldfield, Panaca, Lovelock, Carlin and Rachel.
You’ve decided on the town to relocate to – congratulations! Now, let’s get you ready to hammer out the details. You can have the smoothest transition possible by following the proper steps required by the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) We’ve laid out the most important steps for becoming a resident below.
- If you have a license issued from another state in the US, you can convert it to a Nevada license. You can do so at the DMV and need to do so within 30 days of moving.
- Make sure to get insurance, so you can have your car registered here in Nevada. As prices may be different here compared to your old state, meet with an agent to get the best priced quotes!
- Make sure to register your vehicle within 30 days of establishing residency to avoid any fines. You can do this at your local Nevada DMV.
Your car may need to go through an emissions or safety test; it just depends what part of Nevada you move to. Check out the list to see if you meet the requirements at this link: http://www.dmv.org/nv-nevada/smog-check.php
Nevada Neighborhood Data for Nevada Moving Quotes
Weather: Most of this state is an arid desert, the driest state in all of America actually. Funnily enough though, the Sierra Mountain Range experiences snow for about half of the year. Seasonally, winters are colder and longer in the northern area compared to the south. And once the sun goes down, winter temperatures can get surprisingly cold. Most of the year though? This entire state is hot!
Population & Cost of Living:-Moving here will mean joining the nearly 2.8 million folks that already reside here. How much does it cost for them to live here?
It certainly varies on exactly where, as cities like Las Vegas and Reno have more expensive rents than much tinies spots like Pioche and Panaca. Overall, it is only slightly more expensive to live here, on average, than the average state in America. Housing is slightly more expensive and utilities are a fair amount less expensive.
Nevada Employment Rate & Economy
The unemployment rate for the state was 7.6% as of Fall 2014. This is quite high compared to the national average, although it has been steadily declining since its drastic hike in 2010.
With Las Vegas as a huge money maker, you guessed right if you thought tourism (especially entertainment & casino related) was a top industry. Other major industries here include cattle ranching, mining, machinery, printing, processing & manufacturing of electrical equipment.
ATTRACTIONS IN NEVADA YOU CAN'T MISS
- Las Vegas - It’s obvious, but it just has to be said. WIth 17 of the top 20 hotels in the world being located here, there is a reason it pulls in millions of visitors every year. (I mean, where else can you walk the street with a mega margarita in hand, on your way to a Cirque Du Soleil show, that is just the pre-game to a rooftop pool party that goes until 4 am!)
- Austin, Nevada - This place is known as a Little Town with a Big Heart. The ultimate opposite to bustling Las Vegas, this 192 person town is nestled along the 280 mile drive known as “America’s Loneliest Road’. Visit to up the number to 193 for the day!
- The Cal-Neva Casino - Want to stand in 2 states at once? This casino is on the border of California & Nevada, so you can literally be in 2 places at once. (And having a good cocktail at the same time…)
NEVADA FUN FACTS
- Nearly 40 million people visit Las Vegas every year! One reason may be the number of slot machines; there is one for 8 people residing here in Nevada.
- Boundary Peak is the highest peak in Nevada, which is already the mountainous state in the U.S. Hike to this? And you’ll be standing at over 13,000 feet!
- Good to know: Prostitution, by state law, is actually legal here in Nevada.