How much house does $500,000 buy you in Las Vegas?

Back in 2014, spending $500,000 on a house was generally reserved for high earners. The typical U.S. home sold for $159,000, while starter homes averaged just $101,000. Fast-forward to today, and prices have more than doubled: A standard home now sells for $440,000, with starter homes approaching $300,000. 

These current prices have put homeownership out of reach for many – and things don't look to be improving. Prices are still rising, affordability keeps dropping, and starter homes are becoming harder to find as home values climb. This has created a very sluggish and difficult housing market. In fact, even the usual busy spring and summer buying seasons were unusually slow this year.

While $500,000 once stretched much further, in many cities today, it's not nearly enough. But what about Las Vegas?

To find out, Redfin Real Estate found listings near the $500,000 mark to see what types of homes you can actually afford in Las Vegas right now. Listings below $500,000 were included if necessary.

5344 Cape Henry St, Las Vegas, NV 89122
- Price: $500,000
- 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,474
- See 5344 Cape Henry St, Las Vegas, NV 89122 on Redfin.com

7609 Rory Ct, Las Vegas, NV 89129
- Price: $500,000
- 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,304
- See 7609 Rory Ct, Las Vegas, NV 89129 on Redfin.com

817 E La Madre Way, North Las Vegas, NV 89081
- Price: $500,000
- 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,823
- See 817 E La Madre Way, North Las Vegas, NV 89081 on Redfin.com

977 Trackers Glen Ave, Henderson, NV 89015
- Price: $500,000
- 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,246
- See 977 Trackers Glen Ave, Henderson, NV 89015 on Redfin.com

1205 Phillips Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89104
- Price: $500,000
- 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,826
- See 1205 Phillips Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89104 on Redfin.com

6387 Ashland Crest St, Las Vegas, NV 89115
- Price: $500,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,607
- See 6387 Ashland Crest St, Las Vegas, NV 89115 on Redfin.com

1401 Balsam Mist Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89183
- Price: $500,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,259
- See 1401 Balsam Mist Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89183 on Redfin.com

8128 Devils Canyon St, North Las Vegas, NV 89085
- Price: $500,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,124
- See 8128 Devils Canyon St, North Las Vegas, NV 89085 on Redfin.com

805 Blue Springs Dr, Henderson, NV 89002
- Price: $500,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,018
- See 805 Blue Springs Dr, Henderson, NV 89002 on Redfin.com

10253 Red Flower Pl, Las Vegas, NV 89134
- Price: $500,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.8 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,644
- See 10253 Red Flower Pl, Las Vegas, NV 89134 on Redfin.com

5141 Shadow Hill Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89120
- Price: $500,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,048
- See 5141 Shadow Hill Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89120 on Redfin.com

1110 Evening Ridge St, Henderson, NV 89052
- Price: $500,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,832
- See 1110 Evening Ridge St, Henderson, NV 89052 on Redfin.com

3633 Monte Verde St, Las Vegas, NV 89121
- Price: $500,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,929
- See 3633 Monte Verde St, Las Vegas, NV 89121 on Redfin.com

5832 Pirate Ship Dr, North Las Vegas, NV 89031
- Price: $500,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,164
- See 5832 Pirate Ship Dr, North Las Vegas, NV 89031 on Redfin.com

3664 Rawhide St, Las Vegas, NV 89120
- Price: $500,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,774
- See 3664 Rawhide St, Las Vegas, NV 89120 on Redfin.com

5368 Regal Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89146
- Price: $500,000
- 4 bedrooms, 1.8 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,544
- See 5368 Regal Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89146 on Redfin.com

8255 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89123
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,108
- See 8255 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89123 on Redfin.com

7810 Sundial Peak St, Las Vegas, NV 89166
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.8 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,122
- See 7810 Sundial Peak St, Las Vegas, NV 89166 on Redfin.com

2936 Aragon Terrace Way, Henderson, NV 89044
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,078
- See 2936 Aragon Terrace Way, Henderson, NV 89044 on Redfin.com

1853 Golden Arrow Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89169
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,624
- See 1853 Golden Arrow Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89169 on Redfin.com

7111 Stockton Dunes St, North Las Vegas, NV 89084
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,329
- See 7111 Stockton Dunes St, North Las Vegas, NV 89084 on Redfin.com

5625 Clay Ridge Rd, North Las Vegas, NV 89031
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,915
- See 5625 Clay Ridge Rd, North Las Vegas, NV 89031 on Redfin.com

6729 Alpenwood Ct, North Las Vegas, NV 89084
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,847
- See 6729 Alpenwood Ct, North Las Vegas, NV 89084 on Redfin.com

3556 Valley Lily St, North Las Vegas, NV 89032
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,742
- See 3556 Valley Lily St, North Las Vegas, NV 89032 on Redfin.com

8272 Beaverbrook Way, Las Vegas, NV 89123
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,739
- See 8272 Beaverbrook Way, Las Vegas, NV 89123 on Redfin.com

2685 Mallard Landing Ave, Henderson, NV 89074
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,687
- See 2685 Mallard Landing Ave, Henderson, NV 89074 on Redfin.com

1800 Quail Point Ct, Las Vegas, NV 89117
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,658
- See 1800 Quail Point Ct, Las Vegas, NV 89117 on Redfin.com

3111 Bel Air Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89109
- Price: $500,000
- 2 bedrooms, 2.3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,856
- See 3111 Bel Air Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89109 on Redfin.com

3745 Riviera Regal Ave, North Las Vegas, NV 89081
- Price: $500,000
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,932
- See 3745 Riviera Regal Ave, North Las Vegas, NV 89081 on Redfin.com

4381 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89103
- Price: $500,000
- 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,220
- See 4381 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89103 on Redfin.com