Most Nevada homes are newer than in the rest of the country, with a large share built since 2000, especially in the Las Vegas and Reno areas. Typical construction is wood or metal framing with stucco outside and drywall inside, with a lot of condos and apartments and a hot, dry climate that matters for outdoor TVs.

median year homes were built: 1997; median year homes were built
built in 2000 or later: 44.2%; built in 2000 or later
built before 1960: 4.3%; built before 1960
single-family homes: 65.8%; single-family homes
in buildings with 5+ units: 22.1%; in buildings with 5+ units
mobile homes: 5.2%; mobile homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year (tables B25035, B25034, B25024)

Common wall types

Wood-frame walls with stucco

Where: Most Las Vegas, Henderson and Reno-area houses; stucco is the overwhelmingly common exterior.

Mounting: Interior walls are drywall on studs, usually 16 inches on center. Lag mounts into studs; stucco does not matter for interior mounting but matters for patio TVs.

Concrete block (CMU) walls

Where: Some Las Vegas-area homes use block with reinforcing, and block is common for property walls.

Mounting: Use concrete screws or sleeve anchors with a hammer drill into solid block face shells; interior drywall may be on furring.

Metal studs and concrete in high-rises

Where: Strip-area and downtown Las Vegas towers and many apartments and condos; about 11% of units are in buildings with 20 or more units.

Mounting: Metal studs need toggle-style anchors or added blocking; poured concrete needs a hammer drill and concrete anchors. Associations often require approval and a COI.

Thin-walled manufactured homes

Where: 5.2% of units statewide, common in Las Vegas valley parks and rural Nevada.

Mounting: Wall panels are thin and stud spacing may vary. The mount must reach framing; heavy mounts may need added blocking.

Older masonry and wood houses

Where: Historic parts of Reno, Carson City, Virginia City and older Las Vegas neighborhoods; only about 4% of units predate 1960.

Mounting: Plaster or older lath walls can crack when drilled; find framing first and pre-drill slowly.

Tips before you mount

Stud walls: studs are usually 16" on center. Lag the mount into at least two studs with 5/16" lag bolts, typically about 2.5" to 3" long. A full-motion arm puts far more leverage on the wall than a flat mount, so it needs studs or masonry and should never hang on drywall anchors alone.
Metal studs: use snap toggles rated for the load, or have the installer add wood blocking behind the drywall. Standard wood-screw lags will not hold in thin steel studs.
Concrete block or poured concrete: use 1/4" concrete screws or 3/8" sleeve or wedge anchors with a hammer drill, placing anchors in solid concrete or block face shells and avoiding mortar joints where possible.
Hiding wires: the National Electrical Code (NEC 400.12) does not allow a regular TV power cord to be concealed inside a wall. Use an in-wall rated recessed power kit, and choose low-voltage cable rated CL2 or CL3 for in-wall HDMI and speaker runs. In block and concrete walls, in-wall runs are limited, so a paintable surface raceway is the practical alternative.
Patios and outdoor kitchens: Las Vegas averages roughly 91 days above 100 degrees F, so use an outdoor-rated TV with a rated operating temperature range and shade, plus stainless or coated hardware. Direct sun on stucco walls can make surfaces hot enough to affect electronics.
Stucco exteriors: mount patio TVs into the framing behind the stucco or into block, not the stucco alone, and seal penetrations to keep water and dust out of the wall cavity.
Condos and apartments: confirm HOA or building rules on drilling and cabling, and have the installer provide a certificate of insurance (COI) if the association asks.
Before work starts, tell the installer the wall type (studs, plaster, masonry or concrete), the TV size and weight, and the mount type. These change the anchors, labor time and price.

Sources: Census Reporter, ACS 2024 1-year: Nevada (B25035, B25034, B25024) · Building Science Corporation: Extreme Heat, A Tale of Two Cities (Las Vegas climate) · Block Renovation: Custom Home Building in Las Vegas (stucco over wood frame; block walls). General guidance only — your installer will confirm the right method for your wall.