Henderson vs North Las Vegas: Which Is Right for You?
Henderson and North Las Vegas are neighboring communities in Las Vegas. Here is how they compare, from each community's own facts.
What are the facts on Henderson and North Las Vegas?
Each community's own facts, side by side.
| Henderson | North Las Vegas | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | About 320,000 | About 297,000 |
| Size | 107 square miles | About 102 square miles |
| Incorporated | 1953 | 1946 |
| Parks | More than 70 | – |
| To the Strip | 15 to 25 minutes | 15 to 25 minutes |
| To the airport | 15 to 20 minutes | 20 to 30 minutes |
| City parks | – | 34 |
What is each community like?
- Henderson
Henderson is Nevada's second-largest city, on the southeast side of the Las Vegas Valley.
- North Las Vegas
North Las Vegas is its own city on the north side of the Las Vegas Valley, one of the fastest growing in Nevada.
How long are the drives from Henderson and North Las Vegas?
| Henderson | North Las Vegas | |
|---|---|---|
| Center of the Strip | 18 min* | 20 min* |
| Harry Reid International Airport | 15 min* | 22 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* | – |
| Fremont Street, Downtown Las Vegas | – | 12 min* |
| Craig Ranch Regional Park | – | 5 min* |
| Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa | – | 10 min* |
| Nellis Air Force Base main gate | – | 15 min* |
| North Las Vegas VA Medical Center | – | 10 min* |
Typical off-peak drive times, not live traffic. Times marked * are estimates.
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How do Henderson and North Las Vegas compare on population?
Henderson: About 320,000. North Las Vegas: About 297,000.
How do Henderson and North Las Vegas compare on size?
Henderson: 107 square miles. North Las Vegas: About 102 square miles.
How do Henderson and North Las Vegas compare on incorporated?
Henderson: 1953. North Las Vegas: 1946.
How do Henderson and North Las Vegas compare on to the strip?
Henderson: 15 to 25 minutes. North Las Vegas: 15 to 25 minutes.
How do Henderson and North Las Vegas compare on to the airport?
Henderson: 15 to 20 minutes. North Las Vegas: 20 to 30 minutes.
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 Henderson and North Las Vegas?
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