A favorable tax climate is also attracting senior citizens. Because Nevada has no income tax, pensioners who land here don't have to worry about the state taking a chunk of their monthly check. Retirees in Las Vegas are an eclectic lot. Nearly 75 percent own their own dwellings.
Most retirees love Las Vegas.
Local agencies have also bolstered programs that provide a safety net for those who need it. And age definitely has its privileges. Since almost everyone in Las Vegas is from somewhere else, seniors find southern Nevada to be an invigorating experience with new friends, new vistas and new pursuits. To find out what's happening, two publications are especially useful. The monthly Senior Press , a free periodical found at most grocery and convenience stores, contains a similar compendium as well as news stories and features of interest to retirees.