Las Vegas metro, NV relocation guide
Moving to Boulder City, NV
$489,000Median list
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About Boulder City
Boulder City is an incorporated city in Clark County, about 20 miles southeast of Las Vegas, built to house the workers who constructed Hoover Dam in the 1930s. It is one of only two cities in Nevada that prohibit gambling, giving it a notably different character from the rest of the valley. Its small-town downtown mixes historic 1930s architecture with museums, parks, and lake access.
Home prices in Boulder City
The median list in Boulder City is $489,000.
Top places in Boulder City
- Historic downtown Boulder City — 1930s-era main street with shops, galleries, and restaurants.
- Boulder City–Hoover Dam Museum — inside the historic Boulder Dam Hotel, covering the dam's construction era.
- Wilbur Square — central town square anchoring the historic district.
- Bicentennial Park — community park with sports fields and event space.
- Lake Mead — reservoir boating, fishing, and shoreline access just east of town.
- Historic Railroad Trail — hiking path through old railroad tunnels toward Hoover Dam.
- Bootleg Canyon — mountain-biking and hiking area at the edge of town (shown in the Commons photo below).
Commuting from Boulder City
- Approximate drive to the Las Vegas Strip: ~25–35 minutes (approximate).
- Approximate drive to downtown Las Vegas: ~30–40 minutes (approximate).
Boulder City FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Boulder City, NV?
The median list in Boulder City is $489,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Boulder City, NV?
Approximate drive to the Las Vegas Strip: ~25–35 minutes (approximate).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.