Moving to Henderson, Nevada? Start here.
Everything you need to know about living in Henderson, from neighborhoods and housing to taxes, weather, amenities, new construction and everyday life.
Local Henderson real estate guidance from Bev Prock, Realtor®, NV License S.0078180, EXIT Realty Number One.
Nevada’s second-largest city
Southeast of the Las Vegas Strip
Direct answer
Is Henderson, Nevada a good place to live?
Yes, for many people. Henderson is a fast-growing city of roughly 353,000 on the southeast side of the Las Vegas Valley, and it consistently ranks as one of the region's most livable communities. It offers a broad range of master-planned neighborhoods, a strong municipal park and trail system, low effective property tax rates, no Nevada state income tax, and an easy drive to Harry Reid International Airport and the Strip, usually 15-25 minutes. It is not one uniform market: housing spans 1970s-era neighborhoods to brand-new construction, so the right answer depends on your budget, commute and lifestyle priorities.
Last updated 2026-09-23 · More in the guides below
The essentials
Henderson at a glance
The relocation numbers that answer the first round of questions, with sources and a last-updated date. Figures are from public sources and change over time, so treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee.
353K+
Population, and Nevada’s 2nd-largest city
U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimate
2nd
Largest city in Nevada, behind Las Vegas
U.S. Census Bureau
16
Miles to the Las Vegas Strip, about 20-25 minutes
Typical drive, traffic dependent
12+
Miles to Harry Reid International Airport
About 13-20 minutes by car
Population
353,289 (est.)
U.S. Census Bureau estimate, July 2025. Henderson is Nevada’s second-largest city.
Location
Southeast Las Vegas Valley
City of Henderson, Clark County, Nevada.
County
Clark County
Nevada’s most populous county.
Major ZIP codes
89002, 89011, 89012, 89014, 89015, 89044, 89052, 89074
Main residential ZIPs; the full 89000-89100 range is assigned in the area.
Distance to Las Vegas Strip
Roughly 14-18 miles
About 15-25 minutes by car depending on traffic.
Distance to airport
Roughly 12-13 miles
About 13-20 minutes to Harry Reid International Airport.
Climate
Hot desert
July average highs around 103-104°F; January lows near 38°F; about 4-5 inches of rain per year.
Property tax
Assessed at 35% of taxable value
Clark County combined rate historically around $3.10-3.50 per $100 of assessed value; effective rate near 0.5-0.6%. Annual increase capped at 3% for owner-occupied homes.
State income tax
None
No Nevada individual state income tax on wages or most retirement income.
Housing overview
Master-planned, 1978 to today
From the original Green Valley plan to new construction in Inspirada, Cadence and west Henderson.
Major employment areas
Henderson business parks + Las Vegas metro
I-215 corridor, Green Valley/Stephanie business parks and the wider valley employment base.
Parks & trails
City parks, recreation centers, trails
River Mountains Loop Trail, Henderson trail system and Lake Mead access nearby.
Healthcare
Regional hospital campuses
St. Rose Dominican facilities in Henderson and Las Vegas plus valley-wide hospitals.
Shopping
The District at Green Valley Ranch, Galleria at Sunset, Water Street
Plus neighborhood retail across the city.
Dining
Water Street District, The District, resort dining
Growingly diverse restaurant scene across Henderson.
Entertainment
20-30 minutes to the Strip
Plus Henderson’s own events, amphitheater and downtown programming.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (population, July 2025); City of Henderson; Clark County; Nevada Department of Taxation (assessment and rate limits); travel-distance estimates. Last updated 2026-09-23.
The draw
Why people move to Henderson
Every relocation buyer researches a different combination of these factors. This is the honest overview of what Henderson offers, so you can weigh what matters to you.
Nevada tax structure
Nevada has no individual state income tax, no state estate tax and no state inheritance tax. Individual situations vary, so verify your numbers with a tax professional, but this is the single most-cited financial reason people relocate here.
Housing choices
Henderson ranges from established 1970s-90s neighborhoods to newer master-planned communities, plus condominiums, townhomes, single-story homes, gated communities, golf communities and custom homes.
Master-planned communities
Henderson is not one uniform housing market. It is a collection of distinct master-planned communities, each with its own housing, amenities, HOA structures, age of construction and character.
Outdoor recreation
Henderson manages one of the strongest municipal park systems in the region: parks, trails, recreation centers, pickleball and sports facilities, with Lake Mead, Hoover Dam and the River Mountains Loop Trail close by.
Access to Las Vegas
Henderson sits roughly 13-18 miles from Harry Reid International Airport and about 20-30 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, with direct beltway access to regional employment and entertainment.
New construction
Inspirada, Cadence and west Henderson deliver the newest housing in town, with multiple builders, current floor plans and active construction phases for buyers who want brand-new homes.
Curious about the numbers?
The cost of living and property tax guides dig into housing costs, utilities, taxes and everyday expenses with sources and dates.
Neighborhood guides
Find the Henderson community that fits what you're looking for
No community is universally best. Henderson's neighborhoods offer substantially different housing, location, amenities, age of construction, HOA structures and lifestyles, so the right move is to compare the ones that match your priorities.
Seven Hills
Hillside homes, golf and mountain views in southeast Henderson
Est. 1996
Explore Seven Hills
Green Valley Ranch
A family-friendly master plan with its own resort, shopping and dining district
Est. 1994
Explore Green Valley Ranch
Anthem
Foothills living with dramatic views in southeast Henderson
Est. 1998
Explore Anthem
Inspirada
A newer, walkable master plan in south Henderson
Est. 2007
Explore Inspirada
Cadence
Henderson's newest master plan in east Henderson
Est. 2010s
Explore Cadence
Lake Las Vegas
A resort-style lakefront community in east Henderson
Est. late 1990s
Explore Lake Las Vegas
MacDonald Ranch
Foothills living near the heart of southeast Henderson
Est. late 1990s
Explore MacDonald Ranch
MacDonald Highlands
Luxury, guard-gated estates on the McCullough foothills
Est. late 1990s
Explore MacDonald Highlands
Sun City Anthem
Henderson's best-known age-qualified 55+ community
Est. 1998
Explore Sun City Anthem
Green Valley
Henderson's original master-planned community
Est. 1978
Explore Green Valley
Tuscany Village
A gated Tuscan-style golf community in Henderson
Est. 1997
Explore Tuscany Village
Ascaya
Modern architectural master-planned living on the Henderson hills
Est. 2000s
Explore Ascaya
Bev’s resident community
Featured community
Explore Seven Hills, Henderson
Hillside terrain, golf frontage, gated and non-gated enclaves, and some of the best views in southeast Henderson, roughly 15-20 minutes from the airport.
- Established from 1996 with hillside and valley terrain
- Gated and non-gated enclaves across the community
- Golf frontage and the Rio Secco area clubs nearby
- Parks, trails and foothill open space
- Shopping and dining within minutes on the I-215 and St. Rose corridors
- Roughly 15-20 minutes to the airport, 20-25 to the Strip
"I live in the Club at Madeira Canyon, so Seven Hills is one of the Henderson communities I know from both a real estate and resident perspective."
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Meet Bev Prock
Bev Prock has called the greater Las Vegas area home for more than 25 years and is a licensed Nevada Realtor since 2008. She lives in the Club at Madeira Canyon in Seven Hills, holds the GRI, SFR, CSP, SRS and SRES designations, and has worked as a property manager and investor, which means she understands buying, selling, ownership and property management from every side.
25+
Years in the greater Las Vegas area
2008
Nevada Realtor licensed since
5
Designations, GRI to SRES
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