Henderson

History

How Henderson came to be

Henderson was founded during World War II around a magnesium plant and incorporated as a city in 1953. It has since grown into Nevada's second-largest city, largely through master-planned communities built from the 1990s onward.

Overview

What it's like here

Henderson sits southeast of Las Vegas, bordering Lake Mead and stretching toward the McCullough Range. It's known for clean, well-maintained neighborhoods, strong public services, and a lower overall density than the Strip-adjacent parts of the valley.

Lifestyle

Everyday life

Henderson skews toward families and retirees who want quiet streets without giving up restaurants and shopping — Green Valley Ranch and the District at Green Valley Ranch anchor a growing dining and nightlife scene without the Strip's intensity.

Housing

What's available

A mix of 1990s-2000s master-planned tract homes, newer luxury construction near Lake Las Vegas, and active-adult communities. Prices run below the Summerlin/Southern Highlands luxury tier but have been rising steadily.

Schools

Where kids go to school

Served by the Clark County School District, with Henderson generally posting some of the district's higher school ratings, plus several charter and private options.

New Construction

What's being built now

Cadence and Inspirada (technically an adjacent master-plan) continue active phases, with builders including Lennar, KB Home, and Woodside Homes offering new sections aimed at first-time and move-up buyers.

Around the neighborhood

Restaurants, shopping & recreation

Transportation

Getting around

The 215 Beltway and I-515 connect Henderson to the Strip (about 20–25 minutes) and Harry Reid International Airport (about 15 minutes) — among the shortest commutes to the airport in the valley.

Map

Henderson at a glance

FAQs

Common questions