The Boring Company's Vegas Loop Takes Off: What Airport Connectivity Means for Las Vegas's Economic Future
The Boring Company's Vegas Loop launched limited airport service in late 2025, with the University Center Loop segment targeting Q1 2026 completion. The ambitious plan calls for 68 miles of tunnels and 104 stations connecting the Strip, downtown, and major destinations. At full buildout, capacity could reach 90,000 passengers per hour. For Las Vegas—a city actively diversifying beyond gaming—this infrastructure supports growing warehousing, distribution, and manufacturing sectors. Two challenges will determine expansion speed: navigating the water table 30 feet underground, and securing over 600 required permits. Local expert Zach Walkerlieb discusses what this means for neighborhoods, businesses, and economic growth.
National home equity is falling, but Las Vegas bucks the trend. While U.S. household real estate values dropped $361 billion in Q3 2025 and equity-rich homes declined nationwide, Vegas homeowners maintain strong positions with just 0.5% distressed sales.
Our market's resilience stems from locked-in low mortgage rates (averaging 4%), economic diversification, zero state income tax, and sustainable price growth. Unlike Sun Belt markets experiencing sharp corrections, Las Vegas prices are down only 2% from peaks—a healthy normalization, not a crisis. Local homeowners should feel confident despite concerning national headlines.