Henderson, Nevada, one of "Top 100 Places to Live"
With Henderson, Nevada’s beautiful desert location and thriving economy, it’s no wonder Money magazine has voted it one of the "Top 100 Places to Live" in the U.S. Those interested in buying Henderson real estate will also appreciate knowing that Henderson has been voted "One of the Most Walkable Cities" by Prevention magazine. Henderson is one of Nevada’s largest cities, second only to Las Vegas.
henderson Fast Facts
- Population: 231,157
- Median Household Income: $ 64,296
- Median Home Value: $ 482,500
- Data provided by Yahoo! Real Estate, Neighborhood Profiles, October 2007
- Henderson is in the Pacific Standard Time Zone and observes Daylight Saving Time.
Travel and Transportation
The average commute time for Henderson workers is 24 minutes. Henderson residents have access to many transportation options including local bus travel and Greyhound Bus Lines. Air travel is accessible via the North Las Vegas Airport and the McCarran International Airport.
henderson Employment
Although many residents find employment in neighboring Las Vegas, Henderson does offer opportunities in several industries. Some of the major Henderson 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.
henderson School Districts
Students in Henderson are served by 21 public schools in the Clark County School District as well as 21 private schools. For those interested in higher education, the University of Nevada – Las Vegas is within the Henderson area.
henderson Attractions
- Hoover Dam
- Las Vegas Zoo
- Wet ‘n Wild Water Park
- Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum
- Clark County Museum
- Las Vegas Art Museum
- Liberace Museum
- Lied Discovery Children’s Museum
- Las Vegas Strip Entertainment
henderson Parks and Recreation
- Hoover Dam
- Las Vegas Zoo
- Wet ‘n Wild Water Park
- Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum
- Clark County Museum
- Las Vegas Art Museum
- Liberace Museum
- Lied Discovery Children’s Museum
- Las Vegas Strip Entertainment