Boulder City vs Henderson: Which Is Right for You?
Boulder City and Henderson are neighboring communities in Las Vegas. Here is how they compare, from each community's own facts.
What are the facts on Boulder City and Henderson?
Each community's own facts, side by side.
| Boulder City | Henderson | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents | About 15,000 | – |
| Casinos | None, gaming is banned | – |
| Golf | Two city courses, 45 holes | – |
| To the Strip | 35 minutes | 15 to 25 minutes |
| To the airport | 30 minutes | 15 to 20 minutes |
| Established | 1931 | – |
| Population | – | About 320,000 |
| Size | – | 107 square miles |
| Incorporated | – | 1953 |
| Parks | – | More than 70 |
What is each community like?
- Boulder City
Boulder City is a town of about 15,000 people southeast of Las Vegas, built in 1931 for the Hoover Dam workforce.
- Henderson
Henderson is Nevada's second-largest city, on the southeast side of the Las Vegas Valley.
How long are the drives from Boulder City and Henderson?
| Boulder City | Henderson | |
|---|---|---|
| Center of the Strip | 35 min | 18 min* |
| Harry Reid International Airport | 30 min | 15 min* |
| Hoover Dam | 15 min* | – |
| Boulder Beach, Lake Mead | 10 min* | – |
| Water Street, Henderson | 20 min* | – |
| The District at Green Valley Ranch | – | 5 min* |
| Water Street District | – | 12 min* |
| Lee's Family Forum | – | 8 min* |
| Lake Las Vegas | – | 25 min* |
Typical off-peak drive times, not live traffic. Times marked * are estimates.
Where can I see homes in Boulder City and Henderson?
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How do Boulder City and Henderson compare on to the strip?
Boulder City: 35 minutes. Henderson: 15 to 25 minutes.
How do Boulder City and Henderson compare on to the airport?
Boulder City: 30 minutes. Henderson: 15 to 20 minutes.
What is Boulder City like?
Boulder City is a town of about 15,000 people southeast of Las Vegas, built in 1931 for the Hoover Dam workforce.
What is Henderson like?
Henderson is Nevada's second-largest city, on the southeast side of the Las Vegas Valley.
How do I choose between Boulder City and Henderson?
Start with budget, commute, and the kind of home you want, then tour homes in both. VIPhomes.Vegas can show you homes in Boulder City and Henderson in the same trip.
Where can I see homes for sale in Boulder City and Henderson?
Each community page lists its homes for sale from the MLS, and the search links on this page open every home for sale in each.
Can I get new listings in Boulder City or Henderson sent to me?
Yes. Save a search on either community page and new listings that match come to you the morning they list.
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