I have to agree with Tyak. Summerlin is in a higher elevation than the rest of the city and so it is usually about 5 degrees cooler during the summer. That 5 degrees makes a difference. But, when it snows in Las Vegas it more often than not happens in Summerlin (and not Henderson)....although is still more of a dusting.
Also, because the elevation is higher, there is a gorgeous view of the city during the New Year's fireworks on the Las Vegas Strip each year. When I lived in an apartment while single it was on the West side and I got a beautiful view of the show. In Henderson, forget about it...you can't see anything.
More about Henderson. There's an old section (near Water St) and newer sections that are much nicer and not as far away from the Strip. I live in one of the newer sections. In fact Henderson has grown so much it's just incredible. Services are great. Police response very good and they still will go to an accident even if it's a fender bender. In Las Vegas the police department will not go to the scene of an accident unless there's an injury. This is a new law that does not pertain to the City of Henderson.
Also, Rachel you should try to find out which area pays the most in property taxes because it does vary. There is quite a large unincorporated section right in the heart of Las Vegas and their taxes are lower than what I pay in Henderson.
The Southwest quadrant of the city of Las Vegas has had a lot of crime moreso than Henderson. I think because there was not a lot of police presence when the economy collapsed plus a lot of foreclosed homes in that area with criminals stealing fixtures, etc. I know a man who was the last person left in his new community as everyone got foreclosed except him! He has a great job...makes a very good salary and lamented to me that he no longer had any neighbors plus fears of a break-in due to all the other houses getting broken into though they were empty. Perhaps by now, new people have revitalized that community.
If I think of anything else....I'll post again.
correction: the new Police policy in the City of Las Vegas not going to a fender bender is not from a law. It's a big mess with them and the Clark County Commissioners not giving them a bigger budget. Turns out the last time they were given more money it was not used to hire more police officers (as originally requested) but to give some of their cronies more money. There are many Sergeants now making over $200,000 a year who sit at a desk. They make much more money than the guys in the field risking their lives and a huge stink was made over it. Their retaliation? Not going to an accident during a fender bender. One day just recently there were 3 fender benders on the same street. It was on Eastern Avenue and not one single cop showed up to assist getting the cars out of the way of oncoming traffic. Also, no police reports to give to your insurance company is not good. But again, this does not happen in the City of Henderson.
Also, Henderson is very good about fixing pot holes....City of Las Vegas, not good. Summerlin is in Las Vegas and not a separate municipality but I have no idea about the services they receive from the police for response times to the home or public works to fix pot holes. Maybe Tyak can chime in on that.
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