Pahrump, Nevada, located just one hour west of Las Vegas, Nevada, the Entertainment Capital of the World, is the fastest growing community in Nye County, Nevada! With a population of around 36,000 people, crime and pollution are the exception instead of the rule! The third largest aquafir in North America lies deep under the surface of this basin valley, with a minimum capacity of 22 million acre feet of water! The funny name actually means "water coming out of the rocks" in Paiute! Virtually unknown to the outside world for many, many years (electrical power and telephones arrived in the mid '60s!)this oasis in the desert in being rapidly discovered!

If you are looking for a southwest location to relocate, take a good look at Pahrump! Situated in a valley surrounded by the spring Mountain range to the east and the Nopah Mountains to the west, Pahrump see very few overcast or rainy days. Daytime in the summer can reach into the low 100's but the high desert nights cool off into the 70's, unlike Las Vegas, which holds in the evening heat. Winters are mild, reaching into the 50's (or higher!)during the day and occasionally dropping to freezing at night. The ideal climate attracts many "snowbirds" and permanent residents from the northern states! Contact your Pahrump Real Estate Connection, Marilyn Maddox for more information on the great opportunities in the southwest community of Pahrump, Nevada!