Regardless of age, it’s vital to feel comfortable in your residential setting. As an active adult, it’s especially important to find a neighborhood with the right amenities, home styles, and conveniences suitable for your lifestyle. Thanks to excellent weather year-around, reasonable home prices, and a myriad of activities, Las Vegas is an excellent place for retirees to find their dream home. Luckily, Las Vegas has a large selection of 55+ communities that cater to the active adult crowd.

In conjunction with 55places.com, here are some of the best Las Vegas neighborhoods for active adults.

Summerlin

Sun City Summerlin

Summerlin is an excellent retirement destination for active adults, thanks to its prime location just minutes from Downtown Las Vegas and The Strip. Ideally situated near the western rim of the Las Vegas valley, residents of this neighborhood have plenty of outdoor activities to choose from, making it easy to stay active all year long. The neighborhood also offers plenty of shopping, medical facilities, and daily conveniences. Summerlin is home to four popular 55+ communities.

Sun City Summerlin

Sun City Summerlin was the first active adult community in Las Vegas built by Del Webb, and it’s the largest 55+ community in Nevada. This active adult community has over 7,700 homes and boasts four distinct clubhouses, multiple recreation centers, and three 18-hole golf courses. In addition to world-class amenities, Sun City Summerlin also offers over 100 clubs, social groups, and special events that allow residents of the community to mingle and build new friendships.

Siena

Siena is east of the I-215 between Russell Road and West Flamingo Road. Active adult homebuyers interested in moving into this 2,000-home community can choose from a variety of floorplans. Also, homes in Siena come as attached villas or detached single-family homes, ideal for those looking to downsize. Homes are situated around the Schmidt-Curley designed 18-hole championship golf course and residents have access to the community’s clubhouse which offers a rich lineup of events, activities, and opportunities for socialization.

Regency at Summerlin

Homebuyers looking for new construction should consider moving into The Regency at Summerlin. Construction of this upscale 55+ community began in 2015 and will host just 434 single-family homes at build out. These innovative home designs feature single-story living and prices start in the high $400s and go into the high $900s—perfect for those with a flexible budget. Regency at Summerlin also offers homeowners high-quality amenities like a fitness center, indoor lap pool, game room, sports courts, putting green, and walking trails.

Trilogy at Summerlin

Located west of The Strip near Red Rock Hotel and The Arroyo Golf Club, Trilogy at Summerlinis one of the newest active adult communities in Summerlin. This community has a small selection of homes with just 354 at buildout, yet it still offers attractive features including a resort-style clubhouse, fitness center, art studio, outdoor resort-style pool, bocce and pickleball courts, a dog park, and scenic walking and biking trails. Homes are priced between the mid $400s and the high $600s.

Henderson

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East of The Strip, Henderson is known for its magnificent views of the city, excellent restaurant scene, and prime location just minutes away from McCarran and Henderson Executive airports. The area has five active adult communities for homebuyers to choose from.

Sun City Anthem

Built by Del Webb between 1998 and 2008,Sun City Anthem has over 7,000 homes with prices ranging from the low $200s to just over $1 million. Residents have access to three clubhouses with indoor walking tracks, craft rooms, game rooms, sports courts, and biking trails. There are also over 50 clubs and special interest groups as well as two 18-hole golf courses at the Revere Golf Club where residents can get discounted rates for golf.

Solera at Anthem

The moderately-sized homes in Solera at Anthemare priced in the low $200s to mid $300s, making this 55+ community an affordable option for retirees on a budget. This popular active adult community offers scenic views of both the Henderson Black Mountains and the Las Vegas Valley. With just 1,822 homes, Solera at Anthem provides residents with a close-knit vibe within a tranquil setting. The community is also located within the Anthem master-planned community, so it’s perfect for homebuyers looking to live close to family or friends in the area.

The Club at Madeira Canyon

Although there’s no age-restriction, The Club at Madeira Canyon provides retirees with an intimate, tight-knit community just east of Seven Hills near Sloan Canyon. Residents enjoy the community’s small size with just 500 homes as well as its elegant clubhouse situated on a hill to maximize the picturesque views of the region. Homes are priced from the low $300s to high $800s with three to five bedrooms and two to four bathrooms, as well as one and two-story designs with optional game rooms, upper-floor balconies, and covered back patios.

Cordera Ranch

With just 74 homes, Cordera Ranch is the smallest 55+ community in Henderson. Cordera Ranch offers active adult homebuyers charming floorplans ranging from about 1,600 to 1,970 square feet and priced starting in the high $300s. The community is also situated in a prime location near popular attractions and entertainment options like South Point, Town Square, and M Resort. The community is also just minutes away from I-15, which makes getting around town easy.

Heritage at Cadence

Heritage at Cadence is a gated community near Boulder City and the Hoover Dam. This active adult community is Lennar’s first 55+ community in Henderson, and it will host 980 homes upon completion. Buyers can choose from multiple home designs, which are priced from the low $300s to mid $400s, and feature open layouts, elegant master suites, gourmet kitchens, spacious bathrooms, and plenty of storage space. Heritage’s lavish clubhouse is the central gathering point for all residents where they can socialize. One of the community’s unique amenities is its free bike-share program, which encourages residents to stay active.

North Las Vegas

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North Las Vegasisactually a separate city directly north from Downtown Las Vegas. It’s home to the new Aliante Casino and Hotel as well as a variety of restaurants, coffee shops, and shopping centers, making it convenient for residents to get their daily necessities without the hassles of downtown crowds. North Las Vegas has three distinct active adult communities ideal for retirees.

Sun City Aliante

North of The Strip, Sun City Aliante is the perfect active adult community for homeowners who want a tranquil setting. This 55+ community is situated within the master-planned development of Aliante, and it’s near the foothills of the Sheep Mountain Range. Sun City Aliante has a total of 2,028 single-family homes and buyers can choose from a variety of resales ranging from the low $200s to high $300s. The community offers residents a myriad of amenities including a fitness center, banquet hall, arts and crafts room, sauna, indoor pool and spa, multiple sports courts for tennis, pickleball, and bocce ball, and an 18-hole golf course at the Aliante Golf Club. Sun City Aliante is also close to local attractions like the Nevada State Museum, Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area, and the Las Vegas Natural History Museum.

Los Prados

Los Pradosis a short drive from Craig Ranch Regional Park, Texas Station, and Santa Fe Station. This modestly-sized community features a total of 1,358 single-family homes priced in the low $200s to mid $400s. Los Prados features resort-style amenities that allow residents to be as social and active as they wish. The community’s outdoor recreational facilities include an 18-hole golf course as well as two outdoor pools and two tennis courts. Los Prados is a charming close-knit community that’s perfect for retirees looking to live within close proximity to the Centennial Hills neighborhood.

Ardiente

Ardiente is north on I-15 near the Shadow Creek Golf Course. This smaller community of just 788 homes features a variety of resale homes priced in the high $200s and low $400s. At the heart of this community is the 20,000-square-foot clubhouse featuring multiple activity spaces for residents to enjoy. This community is perfect for someone looking for affordable homes within an active social environment.

Whitney

Whitney is situated east of Paradise, just minutes away from Henderson and Boulder City. Close to the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, this small neighborhood is ideal for retirees because of its affordable homes and its distance from the noise and crowds of The Strip and Downtown Las Vegas.

Solera at Stallion Mountain

Solera at Stallion Mountainis a welcoming 838-home community with homes priced from the low $200s to the low $300s. This gated active adult community offers homebuyers modern one-story ranch homes as well as a luxurious clubhouse with a fitness center, outdoor pool, and game rooms. Located off I-515, residents are within close proximity to several golf courses such as the Royal Links Golf Club, Stallion Mountain Golf Club, The Club at Sunrise as well as the Sunset Station Hotel & Casino.

Silver Springs Sterling

Silver Springs Sterlingis ideal for active adult homebuyers looking to downsize from their larger family homes. The community has just 269 low-maintenance homes ranging in size from about 1,008 to 1,377 square feet and priced starting in the mid $100s. Thanks to its small size, Silver Springs Sterling provides homeowners with a close-knit setting, charming amenities, and a variety of social activities.

Spring Valley

Springs Preserve photo courtesy of Renee

Those wishing to be centrally located within the city should consider a 55+ community in the heart of Spring Valley. This neighborhood is large and has a wide selection of affordable homes as well as a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Quail Estates West

Quail Estates West is another small-sized community with affordable attached homes priced in the low $100s. Homes feature dual master-suites, walk-in showers, open kitchens, breakfast bars, and office spaces. The community also provides amenities that keep residents active and social such as an exercise room, ballroom, outdoor pool, bocce ball court, and walking and biking trails. The neighborhood is just minutes from I-15 and the northern part of The Strip, making it easy for homeowners to get around town quickly.

Promenade at the Meadows

Promenade at the Meadow sis a small-sized 55+ community with just 188 residences built between 1988 and 1990. Homes are priced from the low $100s to mid $200s and feature single-level floor plans with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The community has a quaint clubhouse where residents gather for physical activities and social recreation. Promenade at the Meadows is minutes from shopping options at the Meadows Mall as well as Springs Preserve, which is a great recreational area to take the grandchildren when they come to visit.