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Nellis Air Force Base

Nellis AFB · Las Vegas, Nevada

Nellis AFB is home to the USAF Warfare Center, the Fighter Weapons School (Top Gun for the Air Force), and multiple F-35A, F-16, and aggressor squadrons. Located on the northeast edge of Las Vegas, it offers no Nevada state income tax, world-class entertainment, outdoor recreation in Red Rock Canyon and Lake Mead, and a uniquely vibrant off-duty environment.

E-5 BAH
$1,821
O-3 BAH
$2,394
Avg Home Price
$385,000
Branch
Air Force
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Where Nellis AFB Is

Approximate installation location. Hold ⌘/Ctrl and scroll to zoom.

Neighborhoods

Henderson

Off-Post

$1,700 to $2,300/mo

Award-winning planned community, top schools, south of the Strip, longer commute but excellent quality

North Las Vegas

Off-Post

$1,400 to $1,900/mo

Closest off-post market, many military families, affordable, improving infrastructure

Summerlin

Off-Post

$1,900 to $2,600/mo

Upscale planned community near Red Rock Canyon, west side, longer commute to Nellis

Nellis On-Post

On-Post

On-Post BAH/mo

Managed by Corvias, on-post housing is limited relative to the large population

Schools

Clark County School District

Grades K to 12

Fifth largest district in the US, quality varies enormously by campus and zip code

Henderson area schools

Grades K to 12

Henderson-area schools consistently outperform district averages, worth the commute for families

Coral Academy of Science

Grades K to 12

STEM-focused charter school with multiple campuses, competitive enrollment but excellent academics

Housing Intel

On-Post Housing

Managed by Corvias. Limited inventory for a large base. Off-post options are very good and Nevada BAH is competitive. Many choose to buy with VA loans.

Off-Post Rental Market

North Las Vegas is most affordable and convenient. Henderson and Summerlin are premium but excellent. Las Vegas has a large VA loan-savvy lending community.

Commute

Las Vegas Boulevard (Strip) is not your commute route. I-15 and I-215 are the primary highways. North Las Vegas is 10 to 15 min to Nellis gates. Henderson is 30 to 45 min.

Installation Highlights

  • USAF Weapons School, the Air Force premier advanced training program
  • No Nevada state income tax, military retirement fully exempt
  • Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area 30 minutes from post
  • Las Vegas Strip entertainment, dining, and nightlife on your doorstep
  • Lake Mead and Hoover Dam for water sports and recreation

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