I live in the desert on the edge of Las Vegas heres what life in the Mojave is really like
The idea of living on the edge of Las Vegas, with the unforgiving Mojave Desert in your backyard, has lately captivated social media, inspiring dozens of TikTok videos; but for Crystal Wojtowich, it’s just her everyday life. Wojtowich is one of many Sin City residents sharing videos of breathtaking desert views.The hospitality industry worker, who has racked up 5.6 million views on her video alone, tells Realtor.com what it’s like living on the periphery of a bustling city, with her porch overlooking a stark, lunar-esque landscape that is far removed from the neon-lit frenzy of downtown Vegas.“Sometimes, I do look out at the desert and realize that it is pretty barren, but also realize that with my personality, that peace and quiet is definitely something I wish for in every home that I live in,” Wojtowich says.Wojtowich grew up in a small town in South Dakota and moved to Vegas five years ago.
For the past three years, she has lived in a home located in a community called Mountain’s Edge tucked away in the southwestern corner of Las Vegas Valley. There are about 25 homes in the neighborhood but only three on Wojtowich’s street.She explains that she was immediately drawn to the area because it offered her privacy, while at the same time being within a short driving distance from grocery stores and parks. “The home was a perfect fit for my needs, so the thought of the dark, open desert beside me was not an issue,” she said, adding that she does not feel isolated at all and can still hear the typical noises you would have in any normal neighborhood: cars driving by, kids playing, and dogs barking.“I actually really love where I live,” Wojtowich insists.
“I’m still perfectly close to everything that I need, while still having that privacy.”But acclimatizing to Vegas’ notoriously scorching climate took some time for the former Midwesterner, who was far more used to blizzards than heat waves.“Your body definitely learns to adapt,...