Henderson, Nevada - Fast Facts
Posted by John Novak on May 5, 2007
From 1990 to 1998, Henderson, Nevada was the fastest growing city in America. Today it is Nevada’s second-largest city, with an estimated population of 256,178 (as of July, 2006). Henderson was one of Money Magazine’s “Top 20 Best Cities to Live in America” for 2006, and is nationally recognized for its outstanding parks and recreation system. Here are some fast facts about Henderson, Nevada:
- Incorporated: April 16, 1953
- City Slogan: “A Place to Call Home”
- Total square miles: 98 (comparable to Arlington, TX; Knoxville, TN; and Tallahassee, FL)
- Henderson was named after Nevada Assemblyman, University Regent, and U.S. Senator (from 1918-1921) Charles B. Henderson.
- Golf courses: 1 Municipal, 9 Public, and 2 Private
- City parks: 43, totaling more than 1,200 acres
- Recreation centers: 6
- Public schools: 30 Elementary, 9 Junior High, and 9 High Schools
- Public libraries: 5
- Museums and cultural facilities: 3 (Clark County Heritage Museum, Henderson Pavilion at Liberty Pointe, Henderson Events Plaza)
- Henderson’s master planned communities are models for the southwest. Developers fund infrastructure costs through Limited Improvement Districs (LIDs). They also contribute land for schools, parks and fire stations. The costs for this are included in the sale price of the home.
If you have any questions or need more information about real estate in Henderson, Nevada call me at (702) 339-9700 or email me at JohnNovak@kw.com. I’m looking forward to earning your business!
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