Living in Pahrump NV. What's it like? And good jobs? What's the economy like there?

My husband and I are considering moving to Las Vegas in the summer this year. But, in researching the housing, I came across some houses in Pahrump. And you definitely get more for your money. But, we also want to know other things about Pahrump. For instance, how is the economy there. Can you get good jobs? My husband is a licensed general contractor here where we live and has over 25+ years experience. I am a licensed Cosmetologist/Instructor and have 12+ years in that industry plus over 25+ years in customer service/office management as well. What are our chances of getting good paying jobs in Pahrump? Currently we aren't even making $40K between us. Could we make more money? Is there a strong economy? Also, we are moving because of the cold weather we have here, we want to live where it's sunny most of time and warm. And we want to get away from the religious undertones that we have here in relation to our work. It's who you know everywhere. But, here it's also where you worship.

This problem has effected raises, promotions and just the fact of aquiring employment in the first place.
Also, the pollution is terrible. It's one of the worst areas in the nation for pollution. And we want to get to a cleaner enviornment.
Anyone who has lived in Pahrump or are currently living there, please give us an overall view.
Good or bad, we want to have to truth. No sugar coating, just facts.
Thanks to all in advance.

Its getting more expensive and has the "stigma" of having legal whore houses. I like the town myself

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Legal whore houses. No joke.

Pahrump is about a 45 minute to 1 hour drive to Las Vegas. It is a growing suburb community to Vegas. There is not a lot of industry out there yet. A few casinos, retail, a hospital, winery and some mining not to far away.

Not sure you would want to make the commute to Las Vegas. In construction - your husband should have an easy time landing a good gig. There are no cosmetology schools in Pahrump, but there are a half dozen in Vegas. You may be able to talk CCSN (Community College) into opening one as they want to expand out there.

I have lived in Pahrump for 3 years. Good paying jobs are hard to come by in Pahrump, although construction is really the most likely place to find one. The housing boom of a few years ago has slowed, but there's still homes being built all around this small town of 25,000 or so people. Sunny? It's just as sunny here as Las Vegas, and Vegas is either #1 or #2 for sunny cities in America, depending on your source. I would seriously rent in Pahrump for a few months before buying, just to see if its a fit for you.

If you do move to Pahrump, I would stock up on supplies during the winter. The main road to/from Vegas closes often closes due to snow.

Also the nick name of State Route 60 (The road from Vegas to Pahrump) is "The Widowmaker"

A lot of people live in Pahrump, but work in Vegas.

if you want to move near vegas
go south or go west...
this will help you avoid alot of trouble

north vegas = ghetto