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Henderson, Nevada
Outside of Las Vegas and Not Too Far From Lake Mead, Sun-Soaked Henderson Has a Newish Feeling and Brims with Master-Planned Communities, Shopping Venues and Golf Courses
Nestled in the Mojave Desert and partially ringed by the McCullough Mountain Range in southern Nevada, Henderson (population 332,000) is a Las Vegas bedroom community and started out in 1942. It is characterized by new master-planned communities and tract housing, particularly on its southern end. Vegas is immediately to the northwest, and two other attractions, Lake Mead and Hoover Dam, are 20 minutes to the east. The area plays host to millions of tourists every year.
Henderson has grown 17% within the last decade, and 34% of locals are age 45 or better. The city has some racial diversity, and the crime rate is below the national average. Thirty-four percent of residents have at least a four year college degree. Politics lean to the left.
The cost of living is 12% above the national average, and the median home price is $495,000, reflecting a 6% increase from last year. Well laid out with a newish feeling, the city has a combination of some older neighborhoods and a lot of more recently built subdivisions with Mediterranean-style homes and wide neighborhood streets.
Solera at Anthem is a 55+ community with single family homes, duplexes and triplexes. Heritage at Cadence is a 55+ community by Lennar. Lake Las Vegas is a development around 320-acre, man-made Lake Las Vegas. There are at least another 15 large residential developments in the city as well.
During the winter months, the mild weather invites residents to enjoy outdoor activities in the city's 41 parks, eight golf courses and 65 miles of walking and bicycling trails (the city's goal is to have a park within a half mile of every neighborhood). During the summer, temperatures can reach 110 degrees (with very, very little humidity), and most activity moves to air-conditioned indoor spaces.
Lake Mead, 112 miles long and the largest reservoir in the U.S., is why many people live and retire here. The lake attracts boaters, fishermen, swimmers, hikers and campers. Unfortunately, though, the reservoir may not be able to sustain as much activity going forward as the water level continues to drop thanks to the Colorado River drought. Experts say the reservoir probably will never refill to its 1983 level when it was considered full.
Retirees enjoy programs and services at three senior centers, and the Galleria at Sunset, one of the largest malls in Nevada, has 130 stores, including Dillard's, Macy's, Kohls, Coach and many more. The city's downtown has been spruced up, and old buildings have been torn down and replaced by Southwestern architecture with sandstone exteriors with tile roofs.
There are a few casinos, including the huge M Resort and Spa, and slot machines are everywhere. The Country Fresh Farmers' Market is open every Thursday and Friday. Great restaurants and world-class entertainment are just 15 miles away. Residents rave about both mountain and Las Vegas Strip views.
St. Rose Dominican is the primary hospital and has two campuses. It is a non-profit facility, and it is accredited by the Joint Commission. Medicare patients are accepted. Las Vegas has a dozen hospitals and medical centers. For military retirees, Henderson has a VA outpatient clinic, and a VA hospital is just 15 miles away in North Las Vegas.
Public transportation is provided by CAT, but Henderson has been named one of the nation's most walkable cities.
The sun shines 300 or more days of the year and averages four inches of rain annually.
As the Colorado River and Lake Mead continue to struggle, Henderson has been forced to implement water restrictions, including only allowing outdoor watering on certain days and at certain hours, offering rebates for replacing lawns with Xeriscaping, encouraging neighbors to report water waste and more.
Recommended as a Retirement Spot? Yes | Is Nevada Tax-Friendly for Retirement? Yes
Lake Mead's water levels are a concern, but the pretty scenery, safe neighborhoods, good medical facilities and world-class amenities in nearby Las Vegas make Henderson a place to consider at retirement time.
Nevada:
The Sagebrush State entered the Union during the Civil War on October 31, 1864. It was the first state to ratify the 15th Amendment and give African American men the right to vote. Gambling may be Nevada's claim to fame. The state has approximately one slot machine for every 10 residents. Las Vegas has more hotel rooms than any other city on earth.
Although Nevada is the home of Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, and Lake Tahoe, water is a scarce commodity. The landscape can be characterized by alkalai sinks and sage brush. Nevada's named mountain ranges include the Battle, Monitor, Sierra Nevada, and Snake chains. Winters in Northwest Nevada can be cold. Summers in the south can be inhospitable.
Nevada is the largest gold producing state in the nation. Copper, silver, and mercury add to the state's wealth. Tourism, however, drives the state. Gambling taxes are its chief source of revenue.
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