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In Nevada, This is the Fastest-Growing Area in the State

What’s a boomtown, and what Nevada towns are considered boomtowns? First of all, boomtowns are the fastest-growing cities in America, because of fast rapid business and population growth. They’re the…

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What's a boomtown, and what Nevada towns are considered boomtowns? First of all, boomtowns are the fastest-growing cities in America, because of fast rapid business and population growth. They're the hot spot to live and buy property, and they're only getting hotter. As for Nevada, fastest-growing area news, here's the scoop.

So, which boomtowns are, well, booming around America? GOBankingRates recently released a study with the biggest boomtowns in every state. To conduct the study, they looked at the "one-, five- and eight-year changes in population, occupied housing units and owner-occupied housing units of cities with a population of more than 25,000 but less than 500,000."

Nevada Fastest-Growing Area

So, which Nevada town is the fastest-growing in the entire state? The answer is Enterprise. That area's change in population in one year was 2.32%, five years was 69.39% and eight years was 84.90%. According to Niche.com, "Enterprise is a suburb of Las Vegas with a population of 219,566. Enterprise is in Clark County and is one of the best places to live in Nevada. Living in Enterprise offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Enterprise there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks." They add that, "Many families and young professionals live in Enterprise and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Enterprise are above average." Find the full list of the most booming cities in America here.

Nevada has a lot to offer no matter where you are in life, but what about for those who are entering their so-called golden years? Many people who enter retirement end up staying in the state they were born or wherever they were last located for their job, while others flock to warm climates.

In Nevada, many cities in the state do have a lot of offer those retiring, according to a new study. If you or someone you know is entering their golden years, perhaps you're discussing which cities in Nevada are ideal for retirees.

The crew at Niche.com have put together a study to determine the best cities to retire in Nevada. To determine the cities, Niche.com ranked the "best places for retirees based on number of retirees, weather, and access to healthcare and entertainment," according to the site.

By the way, according to PrivateCommunities.com, Nevada is a great place to retire when it comes to taxes. They state, "Not only does Nevada have relaxed gambling laws, but also some of the best tax benefits for retirees. Property tax rates are low and there is no state income tax, estate tax, or inheritance tax. Withdrawals from retirement accounts and public and private pension income are also not taxed." Find more information on why Nevada is a good state for retirement here.

Nevada: Best places to retire

So, which Nevada cities came out on top? You might be surprised by the list. Find the top 10 Nevada best places to retire below. Look for the full list with more cities here. A handful of these places are suburbs of Las Vegas, too.

10. Paradise

Niche.com ranks this city the No. 10 best city in the state of Nevada to retire. Paradise has a population of 189,852, according to the outlet. It's located in Clark County.

9. Indian Hills

Niche.com ranks this city the No. 9 best city in the state of Nevada to retire. Indian Hills is a suburb of Reno with a population of 5,955.

8. Yerington

Niche.com ranks this city the No. 8 best city in the state of Nevada to retire. Yerington has a population of just 3,093. Niche.com says the town "offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes."

7. Minden

Niche.com ranks this city the No. 7 best city in the state of Nevada to retire. Minden is located in Douglas County and has a population of just 3,335.

6. Spring Valley

Niche.com ranks this city the No. 6 best city in the state of Nevada to retire. If you're looking for a larger town than many on this list, Spring Valley is a suburb of Las Vegas with a population of 217,441.

5. Incline Village

Niche.com ranks this city the No. 5 best city in the state of Nevada to retire. With a population of 9,440, Incline Village is also ranked the No. 2 best suburb to live in Nevada.

4. Laughlin

Niche.com ranks this city the No. 4 best city in the state of Nevada to retire. According to Niche.com, "Living in Laughlin offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes."

3. Boulder City

Niche.com ranks this city the No. 3 best city in the state of Nevada to retire. Niche.com says, "n Boulder City there are a lot of parks." Perfect for seniors to get outdoors!

2. Gardnerville

Niche.com ranks this city the No. 2 best city in the state of Nevada to retire. Not that it matters if you're retired, but Niche.com says, "public schools in Gardnerville are highly rated."

1. Mesquite

Niche.com ranks this city the No. 1 best city in the state of Nevada to retire. Mesquiet has a population of 20,019. It also offers a " sparse suburban feel."

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