Living in Las Vegas · South

Living in Southern Highlands

A golf-centred master-planned community near the I-15 at the south end of the valley, with gated neighbourhoods and larger homes.

Prices: $$$ Higher About 20 minutes to the south Strip
Southern Highlands, Las Vegas

Photo: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Flickr

What it’s like

Built around a private golf club, with gated enclaves and quick access to the south Strip and the airport.

Day to day

A guard-gated, golf-oriented community at the southern edge, with larger homes and easy access to I-15 for trips to the Strip and to California.

Who it suits: Professionals and families wanting gated living near the Strip.

Pros

  • Close to the south Strip and I-15
  • Gated communities
  • Larger homes

Cons

  • Higher prices
  • Car-dependent

Price tiers compare areas within the Las Vegas valley. Check current listings and school ratings for the exact streets you are considering.

Moving checklist

  • Nevada driver’s licence within 30 days; register your car within 60 days (DMV).
  • Set up NV Energy, Southwest Gas and your water provider.
  • Check the HOA rules and fees for the community.
  • Look up zoned schools in the Clark County School District.

Moving to Las Vegas guide →

Frequently asked questions

Is Southern Highlands a good place to live?

Professionals and families wanting gated living near the Strip. Pros: close to the south strip and i-15, gated communities, larger homes. Cons: higher prices, car-dependent.

How far is Southern Highlands from the Strip?

About 20 minutes to the south Strip.

From people who live here

Live in Southern Highlands? Share one thing a newcomer should know. The first good one goes right here.

Share a tip

We read every tip before it goes live. No links, please, and nothing personal about other people.

Questions from readers

Question about Southern Highlands? Ask it here and we’ll answer the useful ones on this page.

Ask a question

We can’t reply privately. Useful questions get answered here on the page.