Question 1

Is 87701 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 87701 in Las Vegas has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Las Vegas city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 87701 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 87701?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 87701 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 87701. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 87701 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Las Vegas. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 87701?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 87701 is approximately $242K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 87701 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 87701 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 87701 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 87701 has an overall NeighborScore of 69/100, placing it in the moderate range for Las Vegas. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 69/100, 87701 scores similarly to the middle tier of Las Vegas neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Las Vegas — ZIP 87701

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
LOS NINOS ELEMENTARY	PK–03	—	—	—
MEMORIAL MIDDLE	07–08	—	—	—
ROBERTSON HIGH	09–12	—	—	—
SIERRA VISTA ELEMENTARY	04–06	—	—	—
LVCS EARLY CHILDHOOD	KG–KG	—	—	—
LUIS E. ARMIJO ELEMENTARY	PK–01	—	—	—
DON CECILIO MARTINEZ ELEMENTARY	02–03	—	—	—
TONY SERNA JR. ELEMENTARY	04–04	—	—	—
WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	—	—	—
WEST LAS VEGAS MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	—	—	—
UNION ELEMENTARY	05–05	—	—	—
RIO GALLINAS SCHOOL	KG–08	—	—	—