Nellis Air Force Base (AFB) Housing and Information:
Location: Nellis AFB is located in Clark County Nevada, approximately 8 miles northeast from downtown Las Vegas. "Home of the Fighter Pilot," Nellis Air Force Base is home to the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center, the largest and most demanding advanced air combat training mission in the world.
Cost of Living: Compared to the rest of the country, Las Vegas's cost of living is 104.50. An amount above 100 means Las Vegas is more expensive than average. The biggest factor in the cost of living difference in Las Vegas is housing.
Base Operator: 702-652-1110 or DSN 312-682-1110.
Area Population: Las Vegas: 587,699; Las Vegas-Paradise Metro Area: 1,954,773, North Las Vegas, NV 215,762
Schools: Elementary school on base is run by Clark County School District. Approximately one-third of the district's elementary and middle schools operate on a year-round calendar. In addition to a comprehensive education program for kindergarten through grade 12, the district offers magnet programs geared to those students with unique interests, skills and abilities.
Housing: Visit the Air Force Housing websiteto find your new home with the Air Force. This website serves as a one-stop shop for Airmen and their families to obtain information about the housing options and support services available to them at Air Force bases world-wide.
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