Overview
This video reviews the top five neighborhoods to consider when moving to Las Vegas, analyzing each area for growth, lifestyle, and value, including pros, cons, and median home prices for 2025.
Sky Canyon (Rank 5)
- Master-planned community in northwest Las Vegas with a 2025 median sale price of $573K.
- Area features top-rated schools, outdoor recreation, and proximity to Mount Charleston.
- Accessible via US 95 and 215 freeways, with new housing developments from mid-range to luxury.
- Drawbacks include distant location from the Strip and airport (45–60 min), suburban feel, prevalence of chain restaurants, and ongoing construction increasing traffic.
Southwest Las Vegas (Rank 4)
- Located in the southwest, 2025 median sale price is $525K.
- Offers quick freeway access (215), with the Strip and airport 15–20 minutes away.
- Rapidly growing area with unique dining, new retail (Costco, Lifetime Fitness), and Durango Station casino.
- Main disadvantage is lack of coherent city planning, as it is unincorporated Clark County, causing inconsistent roads and infrastructure.
Southern Highlands (Rank 3)
- Master-planned residential area south of the city, west of I-15; 2025 median sale price is $555K.
- Attractive environment, multiple parks, convenient freeway access (10 minutes to Strip/airport).
- Mix of luxury and entry-level homes, but limited commercial amenities within the community.
- Shopping and dining require travel to nearby Henderson.
Henderson (Rank 2)
- Separate city adjacent to Las Vegas, south of the 215 beltway; 2025 median home price is $650K.
- Best neighborhoods are South Henderson (Inspirada, Anthem, newer Green Valley).
- Noted for top schools, low crime (below national average), and future projects like West Henderson Fieldhouse (opening Fall 2026).
- Offers major conveniences (casinos, shopping, sports venues), but faces traffic, higher cost of living, and some older infrastructure.
Summerlin (Rank 1)
- Well-known master-planned community in west Las Vegas; 2025 median home price is $890K.
- Prime freeway access, adjacent to Red Rock National Park, slightly cooler temperatures, low crime.
- Extensive ongoing development, including Summerlin West urban core, retail, sports venues, and luxury homes.
- Fastest growth seen in West and South Summerlin; downsides include high cost and prevalence of roundabouts.
Recap of Top Neighborhoods
- 5: Sky Canyon (Northwest)
- 4: Southwest Las Vegas
- 3: Southern Highlands
- 2: Henderson
- 1: Summerlin
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