What’s the best part of Henderson?
It could be where everyone knows their neighbor. Or it could be where home prices are the highest, meaning it’s where everyone wants to live.
Instead of relying on public opinion and speculation, we wanted to get the facts straight and find out which neighborhoods in Henderson are the best based on Saturday Night Science.
Whether you live in the sticks or in an apartment building downtown, you want a little pocket that you can call home. And each neighborhood offers different perks and benefits.
Smaller neighborhoods usually have obvious benefits — less crime, a slower pace of life, and a lower cost of living. But not all Henderson neighborhoods are created equal. Some are better than others. But which ones?
If you’re thinking of moving to Nevada and Henderson is on the top of your list, check out the best neighborhoods for 2024.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
So what’s the best neighborhood to live in Henderson for 2024? According to the most recent census data, Anthem looks to be the best Henderson neighborhood to live in.
Read on to see how we determined the places around Henderson that deserve a little bragging rights, or maybe you’re interested in the worst neighborhoods in Henderson.
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The 10 Best Neighborhoods To Live In Henderson
Population: 29,073
Median Home Value: $436,994 (Third best)
Median Income: $101,074 (Fourth best)
More on Anthem: Data | Real Estate
Population: 18,203
Median Home Value: $391,633 (Fourth best)
Median Income: $101,332 (Third best)
More on Green Valley Ranch: Data | Real Estate
Population: 12,309
Median Home Value: $366,825 (Sixth best)
Median Income: $99,586 (Sixth best)
More on Paradise Hills: Data | Real Estate
Population: 2,679
Median Home Value: $533,300 (best)
Median Income: $129,444 (best)
More on Lake Las Vegas: Data | Real Estate
Population: 21,633
Median Home Value: $296,900 (14th best)
Median Income: $89,657 (Eighth best)
More on Green Valley South: Data | Real Estate
Population: 9,697
Median Home Value: $362,967 (Seventh best)
Median Income: $101,010 (Fifth best)
More on West Henderson: Data | Real Estate
Population: 11,678
Median Home Value: $261,700 (17th best)
Median Income: $84,691 (11th best)
More on Highland Hills: Data | Real Estate
Population: 14,309
Median Home Value: $329,229 (Eighth best)
Median Income: $107,031 (Second best)
More on Macdonald Ranch: Data | Real Estate
Population: 17,160
Median Home Value: $321,400 (Ninth best)
Median Income: $91,020 (Seventh best)
More on Mccullough Hills: Data | Real Estate
Population: 28,762
Median Home Value: $370,742 (Fifth best)
Median Income: $84,299 (12th best)
More on Westgate: Data | Real Estate
Methodology: How We Determined The Best Henderson, NV Neighborhoods In 2024
To rank the best neighborhoods in Henderson, we had to determine what criteria define “best” and then apply Saturday Night Science to it.
Using FBI crime, Census, and extrapolated BLS data, we arrived at the following set of criteria:
- High incomes
- Low unemployment rates
- Low crime
- High home prices
- High population densities (A proxy for things to do)
We then ranked each neighborhood with scores from 1 to 23 in each category, where 1 was the best.
Next, we averaged the rankings for each neighborhood to create a best neighborhood index.
And finally, we crowned the neighborhood with the lowest best neighborhood index, the “Best City Neighborhood In Henderson.” We’re lookin’ at you, Anthem.
Read on below to learn more about what it’s like to live in the best places Henderson, Nevada has to offer. Or skip to the end to see the list of all the neighborhoods in the city, from best to worst.
We updated this article for 2024. This report is our tenth time ranking the best neighborhoods to live in Henderson.
Summary: Putting A Bow On Our Analysis Of The Best Neighborhoods In Henderson
If you’re measuring the neighborhoods in Henderson where crime is low and everyone wants to live, this is an accurate list.
The best neighborhoods in Henderson are Anthem, Green Valley Ranch, Paradise Hills, Lake Las Vegas, Green Valley South, West Henderson, Highland Hills, Macdonald Ranch, McCullough Hills, and Westgate.
As mentioned earlier, the neighborhoods in Henderson aren’t all good. Clark County takes the title of the worst neighborhood to live in Henderson.
The worst neighborhoods in Henderson are Clark County, Townsite, Valley View, Gibson Springs, and Whitney Ranch.
We ranked the neighborhoods from best to worst in the chart below.
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Best Neighborhoods To Live In Henderson For 2024 Detailed Data
| Rank | Neighborhood | Population | Home Value | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthem | 29,073 | $436,994 | $101,074 |
| 2 | Green Valley Ranch | 18,203 | $391,633 | $101,332 |
| 3 | Paradise Hills | 12,309 | $366,825 | $99,586 |
| 4 | Lake Las Vegas | 2,679 | $533,300 | $129,444 |
| 5 | Green Valley South | 21,633 | $296,900 | $89,657 |
| 6 | West Henderson | 9,697 | $362,967 | $101,010 |
| 7 | Highland Hills | 11,678 | $261,700 | $84,691 |
| 8 | Macdonald Ranch | 14,309 | $329,229 | $107,031 |
| 9 | Mccullough Hills | 17,160 | $321,400 | $91,020 |
| 10 | Westgate | 28,762 | $370,742 | $84,299 |
| 11 | Calico Ridge | 4,482 | $441,000 | $87,526 |
| 12 | Green Valley North | 40,041 | $317,765 | $77,569 |
| 13 | Mission Hills | 5,417 | $285,700 | $55,983 |
| 14 | River Mountain | 11,955 | $304,043 | $79,771 |
| 15 | Black Mountain | 7,373 | $227,850 | $78,073 |
| 16 | Midway | 1,564 | $296,100 | $83,059 |
| 17 | Foothills | 6,415 | $318,400 | $85,333 |
| 18 | Pittman | 13,603 | $198,900 | $61,744 |
| 19 | Whitney Ranch | 11,146 | $258,625 | $57,254 |
| 20 | Gibson Springs | 16,334 | $297,636 | $66,739 |
| 21 | Valley View | 14,675 | $216,629 | $46,655 |
| 22 | Townsite | 7,393 | $226,600 | $63,614 |
| 23 | Clark County | 796 | $220,900 | $77,871 |
