Thinking about moving to Vegas - thoughts?
Quote: DieterOK, I'll bite... where are the relatively cheap groceries?
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WinCo, and they are open 24 hours. Good prices, and that peaceful night shift feeling.
Quote: AutomaticMonkeyQuote: DieterOK, I'll bite... where are the relatively cheap groceries?
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WinCo, and they are open 24 hours. Good prices, and that peaceful night shift feeling.
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Fair enough, I've generally heard good things about Winco ("they're like a west coast Aldi"), I just haven't made it in yet.
Quote: billryanI'd recommend renting for the first year or so so you can pinpoint where you want to live.
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Yeah, the downside of renting first is pretty low. I believe you can still rent month to month, though you might want to be armed. But at worse, it would be a 6 month lease for other places. Asking to break your lease to move out early, probably would only cost you an extra months rent.. But of course, you should check the details of doing that with whatever place you might go.
Quote: AutomaticMonkeyI don't find it much like Aldi. It just feels like a traditional supermarket, maybe from a few decades back. Best part is the bulk bins, where you can fill up bags with loose grains, spices, beans, pulses, nuts, candies, all product along those lines and it is usually ridiculously cheap compared to buying it packaged. Great if you like to cook, and your recipe calls for one ounce of some exotic ingredient. I recall buying 6 cents worth of an ingredient.
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Very good to know. I remember a co-op grocery with many of those features, back when I lived in one of the hippietowns. It was pretty nice to walk around the corner and just spend the 64 cents on the weird seasonings for some recipe.
I can believe that my source didn't have a reasonable basis for comparison.
Quote: AutomaticMonkeyI don't find it much like Aldi. It just feels like a traditional supermarket, maybe from a few decades back. Best part is the bulk bins, where you can fill up bags with loose grains, spices, beans, pulses, nuts, candies, all product along those lines and it is usually ridiculously cheap compared to buying it packaged. Great if you like to cook, and your recipe calls for one ounce of some exotic ingredient. I recall buying 6 cents worth of an ingredient.
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We used to have bulk bins around here but they're long gone. Way too easy to rip off, people would get a bag of expensive coffee and on the bag put the code for something that cost 10 times less. I bet I haven't seen a bulk bin in 20 years.
Quote: DieterOK, I'll bite... where are the relatively cheap groceries?
Wisconsin has Woodman's (and Aldi and Kwik Trip), and this spoils me. I also drive around the country and buy groceries along the way, so I have a bit of context...
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I found groceries to be about 20% cheaper than in NY. Supermarkets pay less rent than in NY, and there seem to be few Union grocery shops.
Quote: EvenBobQuote: calwatchNo state income tax, low property tax (which stays steady or drops due to the unique depreciation structure of assessed value), relatively cheap groceries, don’t need to shovel sunshine, world class dining, big concert acts come to you, and can fly to every major city in North America nonstop. You can hike and ski, and be at the lake or river quickly, although it is nowhere like Southern California beaches. Outside of the tourist areas traffic is reasonable. I think I would personally prefer Northern Nevada when I retire (I currently live in Southern California) but removing the income tax gives you thousands to play with.
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Cheap groceries, seriously? Every single thing you listed I have absolutely no interest in. Hike and ski, fly to every North America City Non-Stop? Pinch me, am I in heaven? Are you joking with all this? These are reasons to move somewhere? Not a single mention of quality of life. It's like this list was written by a 19 year old who has zero experience living a real life.
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YOU might not be interested but these are unique things that differentiate Las Vegas from Denver, Houston, Phoenix, San Antonio, or other cities in that class. Why would anyone move to Louisville or Indianapolis?
Quote: calwatchQuote: EvenBobQuote: calwatchNo state income tax, low property tax (which stays steady or drops due to the unique depreciation structure of assessed value), relatively cheap groceries, don’t need to shovel sunshine, world class dining, big concert acts come to you, and can fly to every major city in North America nonstop. You can hike and ski, and be at the lake or river quickly, although it is nowhere like Southern California beaches. Outside of the tourist areas traffic is reasonable. I think I would personally prefer Northern Nevada when I retire (I currently live in Southern California) but removing the income tax gives you thousands to play with.
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Cheap groceries, seriously? Every single thing you listed I have absolutely no interest in. Hike and ski, fly to every North America City Non-Stop? Pinch me, am I in heaven? Are you joking with all this? These are reasons to move somewhere? Not a single mention of quality of life. It's like this list was written by a 19 year old who has zero experience living a real life.
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YOU might not be interested but these are unique things that differentiate Las Vegas from Denver, Houston, Phoenix, San Antonio, or other cities in that class. Why would anyone move to Louisville or Indianapolis?
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Why would anybody move to any city. The quality of life sucks in cities, that's why everybody's moving to the country I live in the country and this whole area has exploded in the last 10 years because anybody with a halfway decent income who wants to live a normal quality life can't do it in a city.
Quote: billryanQuote: DieterOK, I'll bite... where are the relatively cheap groceries?
Wisconsin has Woodman's (and Aldi and Kwik Trip), and this spoils me. I also drive around the country and buy groceries along the way, so I have a bit of context...
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I found groceries to be about 20% cheaper than in NY. Supermarkets pay less rent than in NY, and there seem to be few Union grocery shops.
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I found groceries in NY to be about 45% overpriced compared to Wisconsin.
Kroger stores (like Smiths) just charge uniformly high prices everywhere, so that's not a useful comparison.
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Why would anybody move to any city. The quality of life sucks in cities, that's why everybody's moving to the country
I believe 85% of the U.S. population lives in cities or suburbs.
Quote: EvenBobQuote: calwatchQuote: EvenBobQuote: calwatchNo state income tax, low property tax (which stays steady or drops due to the unique depreciation structure of assessed value), relatively cheap groceries, don’t need to shovel sunshine, world class dining, big concert acts come to you, and can fly to every major city in North America nonstop. You can hike and ski, and be at the lake or river quickly, although it is nowhere like Southern California beaches. Outside of the tourist areas traffic is reasonable. I think I would personally prefer Northern Nevada when I retire (I currently live in Southern California) but removing the income tax gives you thousands to play with.
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Cheap groceries, seriously? Every single thing you listed I have absolutely no interest in. Hike and ski, fly to every North America City Non-Stop? Pinch me, am I in heaven? Are you joking with all this? These are reasons to move somewhere? Not a single mention of quality of life. It's like this list was written by a 19 year old who has zero experience living a real life.
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YOU might not be interested but these are unique things that differentiate Las Vegas from Denver, Houston, Phoenix, San Antonio, or other cities in that class. Why would anyone move to Louisville or Indianapolis?
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Why would anybody move to any city. The quality of life sucks in cities, that's why everybody's moving to the country I live in the country and this whole area has exploded in the last 10 years because anybody with a halfway decent income who wants to live a normal quality life can't do it in a city.
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I should look into a country house like EB.
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I found groceries in NY to be about 45% overpriced compared to Wisconsin.
Kroger stores (like Smiths) just charge uniformly high prices everywhere, so that's not a useful comparison.
In Florida the largest supermarket chain is Publix which is similar to Kroger or Smiths. I rarely shop there as the prices are higher than most other grocery stores. They do have many weekly buy one get one free sales that may tempt me in for a few items but never a full shopping trip.
Quote: DRichQuote: EvenBob
Why would anybody move to any city. The quality of life sucks in cities, that's why everybody's moving to the country
I believe 85% of the U.S. population lives in cities or suburbs.
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In 1900 80% of the population lived on farms. Now it's the opposite and you have runaway depression, runaway crime, runaway drug abuse, all because people evolved not living on top of each other and in each other's way everyday. Every time I go into a city any city I ask myself how can people live here.
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Why would anybody move to any city. The quality of life sucks in cities, that's why everybody's moving to the country
I believe 85% of the U.S. population lives in cities or suburbs.
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In 1900 80% of the population lived on farms. Now it's the opposite and you have runaway depression, runaway crime, runaway drug abuse, all because people evolved not living on top of each other and in each other's way everyday. Every time I go into a city any city I ask myself how can people live here.
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You said all of the people are moving out of cities. The statistics would say you are incorrect.
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Why would anybody move to any city. The quality of life sucks in cities, that's why everybody's moving to the country
I believe 85% of the U.S. population lives in cities or suburbs.
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In 1900 80% of the population lived on farms. Now it's the opposite and you have runaway depression, runaway crime, runaway drug abuse, all because people evolved not living on top of each other and in each other's way everyday. Every time I go into a city any city I ask myself how can people live here.
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You said all of the people are moving out of cities. The statistics would say you are incorrect.
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Cities are too crowded. Nobody lives in them anymore.
Quote: EvenBobQuote: DRichQuote: EvenBob
Why would anybody move to any city. The quality of life sucks in cities, that's why everybody's moving to the country
I believe 85% of the U.S. population lives in cities or suburbs.
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In 1900 80% of the population lived on farms. Now it's the opposite and you have runaway depression, runaway crime, runaway drug abuse, all because people evolved not living on top of each other and in each other's way everyday. Every time I go into a city any city I ask myself how can people live here.
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I agree, but people live in cities because they have to. That's where the jobs are.
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I should look into a country house like EB.
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The 55 gallon drum on the roof is a nice touch. Why is it there and what was it for and how did they get it up there.
Quote: DrawingDeadThere are some folks who actually prefer the company of people to cats. Some people. Strange, but true.
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'I've been around people and I've been around dogs. I prefer dogs." Charles de Gaulle
I feel the same way about cats. I would much rather spend my time with cats than with people, it's not even close. Most people bore the crap out of me in about two minutes. Every once in awhile I meet somebody who I find interesting but they are few and far between. If you are a boring dull person you're probably going to find the company of other dull boring people to be very invigorating to you. And most people are dull and boring, something which I am not.
Quote: EvenBob
I feel the same way about cats. I would much rather spend my time with cats than with people, it's not even close.
Cats also don't correct you when you are wrong.
Quote: DRichQuote: EvenBob
I feel the same way about cats. I would much rather spend my time with cats than with people, it's not even close.
Cats also don't correct you when you are wrong.
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Nothing to correct, my cats think I do nothing wrong.
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I feel the same way about cats. I would much rather spend my time with cats than with people, it's not even close.
Cats also don't correct you when you are wrong.
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They do provide encouragement to improve if you miss serving their breakfast on time...
Quote: billryanThe South East side of Boulder Highway is fine but out of the way. I'm not sure where the border between Henderson and Vegas is on Boulder, but you want to be in Henderson. The area around the huge dog park is great, but remote. Avoid the Lake Las Vegas area, it's got a lot of hidden issues.
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One place I am looking at is the "triangle" of Boulder Highway, Lake Mead Parkway, and Warm Springs Road. However, one demographics map I have seen says it's pretty much a "are you sure you want to live here?" area, and I want to stay north of Warm Springs, and between Grand Cadence and Water.
Quote: ThatDonGuyQuote: billryanThe South East side of Boulder Highway is fine but out of the way. I'm not sure where the border between Henderson and Vegas is on Boulder, but you want to be in Henderson. The area around the huge dog park is great, but remote. Avoid the Lake Las Vegas area, it's got a lot of hidden issues.
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One place I am looking at is the "triangle" of Boulder Highway, Lake Mead Parkway, and Warm Springs Road. However, one demographics map I have seen says it's pretty much a "are you sure you want to live here?" area, and I want to stay north of Warm Springs, and between Grand Cadence and Water.
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That wouldn't be my first choice, nor my sixth.
Please remind me of your situation. Are you married? Are you depending on mass transit? Do you want to live in a gated community? A friend lived about a mile east of Sam's Town in a nice gated community. The problem was that the area outside was rough, and things like picking up a quart of milk at the convenience store could be an adventure.
I was referring to the area south of Horizon, a few miles south of your area. If you head south on Boulder Highway, keep going until you see the County Museum.
I rented in a gated community at the southern end of Annie Oakley, the extreme northwest tip of Henderson. It was an excellent location for what I wanted. My friend took over the last three months of my lease when he moved from NY and hated it. He moved downtown after three months.
Quote: billryanQuote: ThatDonGuyQuote: billryanThe South East side of Boulder Highway is fine but out of the way. I'm not sure where the border between Henderson and Vegas is on Boulder, but you want to be in Henderson. The area around the huge dog park is great, but remote. Avoid the Lake Las Vegas area, it's got a lot of hidden issues.
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One place I am looking at is the "triangle" of Boulder Highway, Lake Mead Parkway, and Warm Springs Road. However, one demographics map I have seen says it's pretty much a "are you sure you want to live here?" area, and I want to stay north of Warm Springs, and between Grand Cadence and Water.
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That wouldn't be my first choice, nor my sixth.
Please remind me of your situation. Are you married? Are you depending on mass transit? Do you want to live in a gated community? A friend lived about a mile east of Sam's Town in a nice gated community. The problem was that the area outside was rough, and things like picking up a quart of milk at the convenience store could be an adventure.
I was referring to the area south of Horizon, a few miles south of your area. If you head south on Boulder Highway, keep going until you see the County Museum.
I rented in a gated community at the southern end of Annie Oakley, the extreme northwest tip of Henderson. It was an excellent location for what I wanted. My friend took over the last three months of my lease when he moved from NY and hated it. He moved downtown after three months.
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Married? No.
Depending on mass transit? I wouldn't say "depending"; I will have a car. Maybe take the bus into the Strip/Downtown area on occasion, but that's about it.
"Picking up a quart of milk at the convenience store?" What, there aren't supermarkets in that part of Vegas?
Right now, my other two areas of concentration are:
(a) Summerlin, pretty much south of Sahara, between Route 215 and Fort Apache;
(b) Green Valley, on either side of I-215 between Green Valley and Valle Verde.
Try something like the following. I asked for a summary of crime in the location of Boulder Hwy and Tropicana
Certainly! The area around **Boulder Highway and Tropicana Avenue** in Las Vegas has seen notable incidents over the past year, particularly in terms of **traffic-related fatalities and pedestrian safety concerns**.
### **Key Crime and Safety Issues**
1. **Pedestrian Fatalities & Traffic Accidents**
- A **hit-and-run incident** occurred on **March 29, 2025**, at approximately **8:35 PM**, where a **67-year-old pedestrian** was struck by a **2007 Toyota Corolla** while crossing Boulder Highway in a marked crosswalk. Unfortunately, the pedestrian was then run over by a **second unidentified vehicle**, believed to be a **white Volkswagen Passat (2012-2022 model)**, which fled the scene [A](https://hoodline.com/2025/04/hit-and-run-on-boulder-highway-claims-life-marks-42nd-traffic-fatality-in-las-vegas-this-year/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9ob29kbGluZS5jb21cLzIwMjVcLzA0XC9oaXQtYW5kLXJ1bi1vbi1ib3VsZGVyLWhpZ2h3YXktY2xhaW1zLWxpZmUtbWFya3MtNDJuZC10cmFmZmljLWZhdGFsaXR5LWluLWxhcy12ZWdhcy10aGlzLXllYXJcLyIsImV2ZW50SW5mb19tZXNzYWdlSWQiOiJrd3VxS3hwaWFkQ2EzdThnaWg4Mm0iLCJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJqSkJVYUNFa2JmMk5ldXlIVEdIZlIiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsifQ%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1) (https://www.lvmpd.com/Home/Components/News/News/1856/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJqSkJVYUNFa2JmMk5ldXlIVEdIZlIiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93d3cubHZtcGQuY29tXC9Ib21lXC9Db21wb25lbnRzXC9OZXdzXC9OZXdzXC8xODU2XC8iLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoia3d1cUt4cGlhZENhM3U4Z2loODJtIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1) (https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/traffic/police-need-help-identifying-vehicle-involved-in-fatal-boulder-highway-crash-3344250/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJqSkJVYUNFa2JmMk5ldXlIVEdIZlIiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93d3cucmV2aWV3am91cm5hbC5jb21cL2xvY2FsXC90cmFmZmljXC9wb2xpY2UtbmVlZC1oZWxwLWlkZW50aWZ5aW5nLXZlaGljbGUtaW52b2x2ZWQtaW4tZmF0YWwtYm91bGRlci1oaWdod2F5LWNyYXNoLTMzNDQyNTBcLyIsImV2ZW50SW5mb19tZXNzYWdlSWQiOiJrd3VxS3hwaWFkQ2EzdThnaWg4Mm0iLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsifQ%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
- This incident marked the **42nd traffic-related fatality** in Las Vegas for the year [A](https://hoodline.com/2025/04/hit-and-run-on-boulder-highway-claims-life-marks-42nd-traffic-fatality-in-las-vegas-this-year/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9ob29kbGluZS5jb21cLzIwMjVcLzA0XC9oaXQtYW5kLXJ1bi1vbi1ib3VsZGVyLWhpZ2h3YXktY2xhaW1zLWxpZmUtbWFya3MtNDJuZC10cmFmZmljLWZhdGFsaXR5LWluLWxhcy12ZWdhcy10aGlzLXllYXJcLyIsImV2ZW50SW5mb19jb252ZXJzYXRpb25JZCI6ImpKQlVhQ0VrYmYyTmV1eUhUR0hmUiIsImV2ZW50SW5mb19tZXNzYWdlSWQiOiJrd3VxS3hwaWFkQ2EzdThnaWg4Mm0iLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsifQ%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1) (https://www.lvmpd.com/Home/Components/News/News/1856/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJqSkJVYUNFa2JmMk5ldXlIVEdIZlIiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoia3d1cUt4cGlhZENhM3U4Z2loODJtIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvd3d3Lmx2bXBkLmNvbVwvSG9tZVwvQ29tcG9uZW50c1wvTmV3c1wvTmV3c1wvMTg1NlwvIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
- Authorities are still investigating and urging anyone with information to contact **Crime Stoppers** or the **Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department** (https://www.lvmpd.com/Home/Components/News/News/1856/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoia3d1cUt4cGlhZENhM3U4Z2loODJtIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NvbnZlcnNhdGlvbklkIjoiakpCVWFDRWtiZjJOZXV5SFRHSGZSIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrU291cmNlIjoiY2l0YXRpb25MaW5rIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvd3d3Lmx2bXBkLmNvbVwvSG9tZVwvQ29tcG9uZW50c1wvTmV3c1wvTmV3c1wvMTg1NlwvIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
2. **Efforts to Improve Safety**
- In response to ongoing pedestrian safety concerns, officials installed a **chain-link fence** in the median of Boulder Highway between **Flamingo Road and Nellis Boulevard** to deter jaywalking [D](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/if-you-try-to-cross-this-las-vegas-highway-a-fence-will-greet-you/ar-AA1EbSxQ?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoia3d1cUt4cGlhZENhM3U4Z2loODJtIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrU291cmNlIjoiY2l0YXRpb25MaW5rIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvd3d3Lm1zbi5jb21cL2VuLXVzXC9uZXdzXC91c1wvaWYteW91LXRyeS10by1jcm9zcy10aGlzLWxhcy12ZWdhcy1oaWdod2F5LWEtZmVuY2Utd2lsbC1ncmVldC15b3VcL2FyLUFBMUViU3hRIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NvbnZlcnNhdGlvbklkIjoiakpCVWFDRWtiZjJOZXV5SFRHSGZSIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
- The **Reimagine Boulder Highway project** is being considered as a long-term solution to enhance safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers [D](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/if-you-try-to-cross-this-las-vegas-highway-a-fence-will-greet-you/ar-AA1EbSxQ?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93d3cubXNuLmNvbVwvZW4tdXNcL25ld3NcL3VzXC9pZi15b3UtdHJ5LXRvLWNyb3NzLXRoaXMtbGFzLXZlZ2FzLWhpZ2h3YXktYS1mZW5jZS13aWxsLWdyZWV0LXlvdVwvYXItQUExRWJTeFEiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJqSkJVYUNFa2JmMk5ldXlIVEdIZlIiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoia3d1cUt4cGlhZENhM3U4Z2loODJtIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
- Previous upgrades in **2018 and 2019** included **enhanced lighting, pedestrian warning signs, and midblock crosswalks**, which led to a **decline in pedestrian deaths** [D][/d](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/if-you-try-to-cross-this-las-vegas-highway-a-fence-will-greet-you/ar-AA1EbSxQ?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93d3cubXNuLmNvbVwvZW4tdXNcL25ld3NcL3VzXC9pZi15b3UtdHJ5LXRvLWNyb3NzLXRoaXMtbGFzLXZlZ2FzLWhpZ2h3YXktYS1mZW5jZS13aWxsLWdyZWV0LXlvdVwvYXItQUExRWJTeFEiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJqSkJVYUNFa2JmMk5ldXlIVEdIZlIiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoia3d1cUt4cGlhZENhM3U4Z2loODJtIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
3. **Other Local Developments**
- A **major road closure** at the **Tropicana interchange at Interstate 15** took place on **April 30, 2025**, for striping and traffic signal work [E](https://www.ktnv.com/news/good-morning-las-vegas/good-morning-las-vegas-major-tropicana-road-closure-state-of-the-city-happening-tonight?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93d3cua3Rudi5jb21cL25ld3NcL2dvb2QtbW9ybmluZy1sYXMtdmVnYXNcL2dvb2QtbW9ybmluZy1sYXMtdmVnYXMtbWFqb3ItdHJvcGljYW5hLXJvYWQtY2xvc3VyZS1zdGF0ZS1vZi10aGUtY2l0eS1oYXBwZW5pbmctdG9uaWdodCIsImV2ZW50SW5mb19tZXNzYWdlSWQiOiJrd3VxS3hwaWFkQ2EzdThnaWg4Mm0iLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJqSkJVYUNFa2JmMk5ldXlIVEdIZlIifQ%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
- The **Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley** delivered her **first State of the City Address** on the same day, discussing various citywide concerns [E](https://www.ktnv.com/news/good-morning-las-vegas/good-morning-las-vegas-major-tropicana-road-closure-state-of-the-city-happening-tonight?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93d3cua3Rudi5jb21cL25ld3NcL2dvb2QtbW9ybmluZy1sYXMtdmVnYXNcL2dvb2QtbW9ybmluZy1sYXMtdmVnYXMtbWFqb3ItdHJvcGljYW5hLXJvYWQtY2xvc3VyZS1zdGF0ZS1vZi10aGUtY2l0eS1oYXBwZW5pbmctdG9uaWdodCIsImV2ZW50SW5mb19jb252ZXJzYXRpb25JZCI6ImpKQlVhQ0VrYmYyTmV1eUhUR0hmUiIsImV2ZW50SW5mb19tZXNzYWdlSWQiOiJrd3VxS3hwaWFkQ2EzdThnaWg4Mm0ifQ%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
Would you like more details on any specific aspect of crime or safety in this area?
Of course, the more ways you can think of to address what you want to know, the more information you might get that could be useful.
Quote: rxwineFor that matter, you can ask all kinds of questions about the area. "Where is the nearest supermarket" "Do people complain about this area?" Are there any scheduled construction projects for this are" etc. etc.,
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Realtors won't answer all questions, but it helps to know real estate euphemisms used in the listings.
"Needs TLC" = needs to be Torn down, Leveled, or Condemned.
"Cozy" = cramped and outdated.
"Vibrant neighborhood" = your windows will vibrate with the rap music blasting from cars.
"Great rental income opportunity" = don't even think about living here yourself.
"Currently tenant occupied" = squatters.
"Surprise visits from wildlife" = you will have rats.
"Dog-friendly neighborhood" = packs of pit bulls running around, stay inside.
"Up-and-coming vibes" = not a word of English is spoken around here.
"Artistic community" = Don't drop any soap.
Quote: rxwineAi can be your friend!
(https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/traffic/police-need-help-identifying-vehicle-involved-in-fatal-boulder-highway-crash-3344250/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJqSkJVYUNFa2JmMk5ldXlIVEdIZlIiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93d3cucmV2aWV3am91cm5hbC5jb21cL2xvY2FsXC90cmFmZmljXC9wb2xpY2UtbmVlZC1oZWxwLWlkZW50aWZ5aW5nLXZlaGljbGUtaW52b2x2ZWQtaW4tZmF0YWwtYm91bGRlci1oaWdod2F5LWNyYXNoLTMzNDQyNTBcLyIsImV2ZW50SW5mb19tZXNzYWdlSWQiOiJrd3VxS3hwaWFkQ2EzdThnaWg4Mm0iLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsifQ%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
Try something like the following. I asked for a summary of crime in the location of Boulder Hwy and Tropicana
Certainly! The area around **Boulder Highway and Tropicana Avenue** in Las Vegas has seen notable incidents over the past year, particularly in terms of **traffic-related fatalities and pedestrian safety concerns**.
### **Key Crime and Safety Issues**
1. **Pedestrian Fatalities & Traffic Accidents**
- A **hit-and-run incident** occurred on **March 29, 2025**, at approximately **8:35 PM**, where a **67-year-old pedestrian** was struck by a **2007 Toyota Corolla** while crossing Boulder Highway in a marked crosswalk. Unfortunately, the pedestrian was then run over by a **second unidentified vehicle**, believed to be a **white Volkswagen Passat (2012-2022 model)**, which fled the scene [A](https://hoodline.com/2025/04/hit-and-run-on-boulder-highway-claims-life-marks-42nd-traffic-fatality-in-las-vegas-this-year/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9ob29kbGluZS5jb21cLzIwMjVcLzA0XC9oaXQtYW5kLXJ1bi1vbi1ib3VsZGVyLWhpZ2h3YXktY2xhaW1zLWxpZmUtbWFya3MtNDJuZC10cmFmZmljLWZhdGFsaXR5LWluLWxhcy12ZWdhcy10aGlzLXllYXJcLyIsImV2ZW50SW5mb19tZXNzYWdlSWQiOiJrd3VxS3hwaWFkQ2EzdThnaWg4Mm0iLCJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJqSkJVYUNFa2JmMk5ldXlIVEdIZlIiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsifQ%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1) (https://www.lvmpd.com/Home/Components/News/News/1856/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJqSkJVYUNFa2JmMk5ldXlIVEdIZlIiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93d3cubHZtcGQuY29tXC9Ib21lXC9Db21wb25lbnRzXC9OZXdzXC9OZXdzXC8xODU2XC8iLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoia3d1cUt4cGlhZENhM3U4Z2loODJtIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1)
- This incident marked the **42nd traffic-related fatality** in Las Vegas for the year [A](https://hoodline.com/2025/04/hit-and-run-on-boulder-highway-claims-life-marks-42nd-traffic-fatality-in-las-vegas-this-year/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9ob29kbGluZS5jb21cLzIwMjVcLzA0XC9oaXQtYW5kLXJ1bi1vbi1ib3VsZGVyLWhpZ2h3YXktY2xhaW1zLWxpZmUtbWFya3MtNDJuZC10cmFmZmljLWZhdGFsaXR5LWluLWxhcy12ZWdhcy10aGlzLXllYXJcLyIsImV2ZW50SW5mb19jb252ZXJzYXRpb25JZCI6ImpKQlVhQ0VrYmYyTmV1eUhUR0hmUiIsImV2ZW50SW5mb19tZXNzYWdlSWQiOiJrd3VxS3hwaWFkQ2EzdThnaWg4Mm0iLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsifQ%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1) (https://www.lvmpd.com/Home/Components/News/News/1856/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJqSkJVYUNFa2JmMk5ldXlIVEdIZlIiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoia3d1cUt4cGlhZENhM3U4Z2loODJtIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvd3d3Lmx2bXBkLmNvbVwvSG9tZVwvQ29tcG9uZW50c1wvTmV3c1wvTmV3c1wvMTg1NlwvIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
- Authorities are still investigating and urging anyone with information to contact **Crime Stoppers** or the **Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department** (https://www.lvmpd.com/Home/Components/News/News/1856/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoia3d1cUt4cGlhZENhM3U4Z2loODJtIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NvbnZlcnNhdGlvbklkIjoiakpCVWFDRWtiZjJOZXV5SFRHSGZSIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrU291cmNlIjoiY2l0YXRpb25MaW5rIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvd3d3Lmx2bXBkLmNvbVwvSG9tZVwvQ29tcG9uZW50c1wvTmV3c1wvTmV3c1wvMTg1NlwvIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
2. **Efforts to Improve Safety**
- In response to ongoing pedestrian safety concerns, officials installed a **chain-link fence** in the median of Boulder Highway between **Flamingo Road and Nellis Boulevard** to deter jaywalking [D](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/if-you-try-to-cross-this-las-vegas-highway-a-fence-will-greet-you/ar-AA1EbSxQ?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoia3d1cUt4cGlhZENhM3U4Z2loODJtIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrU291cmNlIjoiY2l0YXRpb25MaW5rIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvd3d3Lm1zbi5jb21cL2VuLXVzXC9uZXdzXC91c1wvaWYteW91LXRyeS10by1jcm9zcy10aGlzLWxhcy12ZWdhcy1oaWdod2F5LWEtZmVuY2Utd2lsbC1ncmVldC15b3VcL2FyLUFBMUViU3hRIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NvbnZlcnNhdGlvbklkIjoiakpCVWFDRWtiZjJOZXV5SFRHSGZSIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
- The **Reimagine Boulder Highway project** is being considered as a long-term solution to enhance safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers [D](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/if-you-try-to-cross-this-las-vegas-highway-a-fence-will-greet-you/ar-AA1EbSxQ?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93d3cubXNuLmNvbVwvZW4tdXNcL25ld3NcL3VzXC9pZi15b3UtdHJ5LXRvLWNyb3NzLXRoaXMtbGFzLXZlZ2FzLWhpZ2h3YXktYS1mZW5jZS13aWxsLWdyZWV0LXlvdVwvYXItQUExRWJTeFEiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJqSkJVYUNFa2JmMk5ldXlIVEdIZlIiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoia3d1cUt4cGlhZENhM3U4Z2loODJtIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
- Previous upgrades in **2018 and 2019** included **enhanced lighting, pedestrian warning signs, and midblock crosswalks**, which led to a **decline in pedestrian deaths** [D][/d](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/if-you-try-to-cross-this-las-vegas-highway-a-fence-will-greet-you/ar-AA1EbSxQ?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93d3cubXNuLmNvbVwvZW4tdXNcL25ld3NcL3VzXC9pZi15b3UtdHJ5LXRvLWNyb3NzLXRoaXMtbGFzLXZlZ2FzLWhpZ2h3YXktYS1mZW5jZS13aWxsLWdyZWV0LXlvdVwvYXItQUExRWJTeFEiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJqSkJVYUNFa2JmMk5ldXlIVEdIZlIiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoia3d1cUt4cGlhZENhM3U4Z2loODJtIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
3. **Other Local Developments**
- A **major road closure** at the **Tropicana interchange at Interstate 15** took place on **April 30, 2025**, for striping and traffic signal work [E](https://www.ktnv.com/news/good-morning-las-vegas/good-morning-las-vegas-major-tropicana-road-closure-state-of-the-city-happening-tonight?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93d3cua3Rudi5jb21cL25ld3NcL2dvb2QtbW9ybmluZy1sYXMtdmVnYXNcL2dvb2QtbW9ybmluZy1sYXMtdmVnYXMtbWFqb3ItdHJvcGljYW5hLXJvYWQtY2xvc3VyZS1zdGF0ZS1vZi10aGUtY2l0eS1oYXBwZW5pbmctdG9uaWdodCIsImV2ZW50SW5mb19tZXNzYWdlSWQiOiJrd3VxS3hwaWFkQ2EzdThnaWg4Mm0iLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJqSkJVYUNFa2JmMk5ldXlIVEdIZlIifQ%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
- The **Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley** delivered her **first State of the City Address** on the same day, discussing various citywide concerns [E](https://www.ktnv.com/news/good-morning-las-vegas/good-morning-las-vegas-major-tropicana-road-closure-state-of-the-city-happening-tonight?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93d3cua3Rudi5jb21cL25ld3NcL2dvb2QtbW9ybmluZy1sYXMtdmVnYXNcL2dvb2QtbW9ybmluZy1sYXMtdmVnYXMtbWFqb3ItdHJvcGljYW5hLXJvYWQtY2xvc3VyZS1zdGF0ZS1vZi10aGUtY2l0eS1oYXBwZW5pbmctdG9uaWdodCIsImV2ZW50SW5mb19jb252ZXJzYXRpb25JZCI6ImpKQlVhQ0VrYmYyTmV1eUhUR0hmUiIsImV2ZW50SW5mb19tZXNzYWdlSWQiOiJrd3VxS3hwaWFkQ2EzdThnaWg4Mm0ifQ%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
Would you like more details on any specific aspect of crime or safety in this area?
Of course, the more ways you can think of to address what you want to know, the more information you might get that could be useful.
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Related - If you suffix a URL with a closing parenthesis (instead of leaving whitespace), the URL often breaks. I didn't fix that.
Unrelated - many URLs can have the lengthy tracking codes removed, and they still work just fine.
Quote: rxwineFor that matter, you can ask all kinds of questions about the area. "Where is the nearest supermarket" "Do people complain about this area?" Are there any scheduled construction projects for this are" etc. etc.,
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I borrowed my friend's dog and hit dog parks. People are at ease talking to strangers at dog parks. I'd also drive around the neighborhoods at night and survey the mini-malls and supermarkets. There was a 24-hour Smith's near me that was a magnet for strangeness. Luckily, there was another right down Green Valley Parkway that was much milder.
Quote: ThatDonGuyQuote: billryanThe South East side of Boulder Highway is fine but out of the way. I'm not sure where the border between Henderson and Vegas is on Boulder, but you want to be in Henderson. The area around the huge dog park is great, but remote. Avoid the Lake Las Vegas area, it's got a lot of hidden issues.
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One place I am looking at is the "triangle" of Boulder Highway, Lake Mead Parkway, and Warm Springs Road. However, one demographics map I have seen says it's pretty much a "are you sure you want to live here?" area, and I want to stay north of Warm Springs, and between Grand Cadence and Water.
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That is not a bad area, but it is also not desirable. Are you looking mainly at condos or are you considering a house also? If you can give us a reasonable guess on a price range you would consider we may be able to give you a little more clarity on areas.
Quote: ThatDonGuyQuote: billryanQuote: ThatDonGuyQuote: billryanThe South East side of Boulder Highway is fine but out of the way. I'm not sure where the border between Henderson and Vegas is on Boulder, but you want to be in Henderson. The area around the huge dog park is great, but remote. Avoid the Lake Las Vegas area, it's got a lot of hidden issues.
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One place I am looking at is the "triangle" of Boulder Highway, Lake Mead Parkway, and Warm Springs Road. However, one demographics map I have seen says it's pretty much a "are you sure you want to live here?" area, and I want to stay north of Warm Springs, and between Grand Cadence and Water.
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That wouldn't be my first choice, nor my sixth.
Please remind me of your situation. Are you married? Are you depending on mass transit? Do you want to live in a gated community? A friend lived about a mile east of Sam's Town in a nice gated community. The problem was that the area outside was rough, and things like picking up a quart of milk at the convenience store could be an adventure.
I was referring to the area south of Horizon, a few miles south of your area. If you head south on Boulder Highway, keep going until you see the County Museum.
I rented in a gated community at the southern end of Annie Oakley, the extreme northwest tip of Henderson. It was an excellent location for what I wanted. My friend took over the last three months of my lease when he moved from NY and hated it. He moved downtown after three months.
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Married? No.
Depending on mass transit? I wouldn't say "depending"; I will have a car. Maybe take the bus into the Strip/Downtown area on occasion, but that's about it.
"Picking up a quart of milk at the convenience store?" What, there aren't supermarkets in that part of Vegas?
Right now, my other two areas of concentration are:
(a) Summerlin, pretty much south of Sahara, between Route 215 and Fort Apache;
(b) Green Valley, on either side of I-215 between Green Valley and Valle Verde.
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A)My friend lives near Twain and Fort Apache and loves it. His block is not HOA, but the majority of the neighborhood is.
B) Not a bad choice.
This map shows a basic outline of the Green Valley area. I marked the three areas where I lived across 30 years in Green Valley. I am not saying that it is the best area by any means, but in my opinion it is a very good cross section of a well established area that offers quite a bit, is convenient to many things, and is mainly a true middle class area.
This is a cute little townhome in what I consider a good area of Green Valley. I don't know that I have ever seen a single story townhouse before.
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2246-Cassatt-Dr-Henderson-NV-89074/7186750_zpid/
I didn't care for the location but the parks seemed nice.
Across from DIME is a park where you buy the trailer,and pay land rent. The thing is you can't sell the house for profit. When you are ready to sell, the park can repurchase it at the original price. I didn't look into it too much but the few residents I spoke to loved it.
Quote: billryanDesert Inn Manor Estate 2 and 3 are mobile home parks where you own the house but lease the land. I was very impressed with the summer vacation vibe of #2. Park #2 is nicer than #3 but it seemed overpriced to me. Desert Inn Estates #1 is a family park and utterly ghetto.
I didn't care for the location but the parks seemed nice.
Across from DIME is a park where you buy the trailer,and pay land rent. The thing is you can't sell the house for profit. When you are ready to sell, the park can repurchase it at the original price. I didn't look into it too much but the few residents I spoke to loved it.
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That is not an area that I would choose to live.
Quote: DRichQuote: ThatDonGuyQuote: billryanThe South East side of Boulder Highway is fine but out of the way. I'm not sure where the border between Henderson and Vegas is on Boulder, but you want to be in Henderson. The area around the huge dog park is great, but remote. Avoid the Lake Las Vegas area, it's got a lot of hidden issues.
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One place I am looking at is the "triangle" of Boulder Highway, Lake Mead Parkway, and Warm Springs Road. However, one demographics map I have seen says it's pretty much a "are you sure you want to live here?" area, and I want to stay north of Warm Springs, and between Grand Cadence and Water.
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That is not a bad area, but it is also not desirable. Are you looking mainly at condos or are you considering a house also? If you can give us a reasonable guess on a price range you would consider we may be able to give you a little more clarity on areas.
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I would prefer a house, but would not rule out a condo/townhouse if it came down to it.
I have a lot of stuff, so I am targeting a 3-bedroom (reminder: I live alone), and while I want to cap it at $500,000, I am willing to go as high as $550,000.
I notice quite a few "twin houses," especially just west of I-15 near St. Rose; does anybody have an opinion of those? They come across as glorified condos, or side-by-side duplexes.
Quote: DRichQuote: billryanDesert Inn Manor Estate 2 and 3 are mobile home parks where you own the house but lease the land. I was very impressed with the summer vacation vibe of #2. Park #2 is nicer than #3, but it seemed overpriced. Desert Inn Estates #1 is a family park and utterly ghetto.
I didn't care for the location, but the parks seemed nice.
Across from DIME is a park where you buy the trailer and pay land rent. The thing is, you can't sell the house for profit. When you are ready to sell, the park can repurchase it at the original price. I didn't look into it too much, but the few residents I spoke to loved it.
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That is not an area that I would choose to live in.
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The area sucks, but the two parks have an almost magical appeal. It reminded me of the bungalow colonies of my youth. I was with an agent looking at houses when an elderly woman fell. Another woman came out and started blowing a whistle. In short order, people helped her, and several went looking for her dog, which had run off. It seemed like a very tightly knit community.
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I would prefer a house, but would not rule out a condo/townhouse if it came down to it.
I have a lot of stuff, so I am targeting a 3-bedroom (reminder: I live alone), and while I want to cap it at $500,000, I am willing to go as high as $550,000.
I notice quite a few "twin houses," especially just west of I-15 near St. Rose; does anybody have an opinion of those? They come across as glorified condos, or side-by-side duplexes.
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If you like the Green Valley area I would search Zillow for 3+ bedroom houses, condos, and townhomes under $550k in the zip code 89074 and see if anything catches your eye.
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If you like the Green Valley area I would search Zillow for 3+ bedroom houses, condos, and townhomes under $550k in the zip code 89074 and see if anything catches your eye.
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That's what I am doing, but the question is, are there some parts of Green Valley that are, er, "better" than others?
For example, here are three that come up:
One just south of Pittman Wash, just east of Valle Verde Drive
Another that's just north of that one, on the other side of the Wash; it appears to be near some railroad tracks - how active are they?
A third near the SE corner of Windmill and Eastern
Quote: rxwineUsing Google maps "street view" you can wander through prospective neighborhoods.
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This does not give the same insight as walking around from an hour before dusk until an hour after dusk.
Quote: DieterQuote: rxwineUsing Google maps "street view" you can wander through prospective neighborhoods.
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This does not give the same insight as walking around from an hour before dusk until an hour after dusk.
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Well, yeah, nor does it give insight to walking around in a fancy suit counting a stack of cash.
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