Henderson, Nevada is a known as a community of small town values with big city efficiencies. Henderson is a thriving and developing suburb of Las Vegas. 250,000 residents rank Henderson behind only Las Vegas as Nevada’s most populated city.

Henderson offers many housing choices, one of which is bound to meet your needs. Housing includes town homes, condominiums, retirement communities and ranch style single-family homes. With housing options starting in the $200,000 range, Henderson is an affordable option for beautiful desert living.

Henderson has a thriving independent economy. Local employers include: Rose Dominican Hospital/Siena Hospital, Ford Motor Credit, Good Humor-Breyers Ice Cream, Poly West, Levi Strauss & Company, Ethel M. Chocolates, Berry Plastics, Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., Graham Packaging Company, Interstate Bakeries Corporation and Pro-Caps Laboratories.

Its independent economy and the short 15-20 minute commute to Las Vegas are a big reason why Money magazine recently placed Henderson on its “Top 100 Places to Live” list.

There are plenty of entertainment options for the Henderson resident to enjoy. Besides the seemingly endless Las Vegas strip entertainment choices, Henderson residents have easy access to: the Hoover Dam, Las Vegas Zoo, Wet ‘n Wild Water Park, Lied Discovery Children’s Museum, the Las Vegas Art Museum and plenty of golf courses. Also, Henderson was voted by Prevention Magazine as “One of the Most Wakable Cities.”

There are 21 public and 21 private schools serving Henderson residents. Henderson is also a short commute to Nevada State College and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.