Nevada Description/Overview
It may be hard to imagine that a state covered by desert and known almost predominately for its casinos and gambling has emerged as one of the top retirement destinations in the country. Yet, the National Associaiton of Homebuilders predicts Nevada will become the number one retirement destination in the country within the next decade. The migration has already started. In the last decade, Nevada's population has increased by over 60 percent, making it the fastest growing state in the country.
With such an incredible influx of retirees, the number of age-restricted 55+ active adult retirement communities in Nevada has increased markedly in recent years. Plus, the sizeable correction in the real estate market at Nevada’s active adult communities has made them very affordable. As a result, retirees from across the country and even other parts of the world have tagged a Nevada 55-plus active retirement community as their preferred destination for retirement living. Northerners like Nevada for its warm winters and dry climate. Many nearby Californians are attracted to the lower prices and less congestion offered by active adult retirement communities in Nevada. Plus, Nevada boasts no income tax and low property taxes.
For adults aged 55 and older who want an active adult community in Nevada there are many choices. The most abundant location for Nevada’s retirement communities is around Las Vegas and Henderson. Del Webb was one of the first Nevada active adult community builders in this area when they introduced Sun City Summerlin on the west side of Las Vegas. After the completion of the successful Sun City Summerlin active adult community, Del Webb went on to build the popular Sun City MacDonald Ranch, Sun City Anthem and Solera at Anthem in Henderson. Del Webb has also built other 55 and over active retirement communities in Las Vegas, NV including Solera at Stallion Mountain and Sun City Aliante, which offer unique options for homebuyers who want to reside in a Nevada 55+ active adult community.
Del Webb is not the only builder of Las Vegas, NV active adult retirement communities. The popular Siena is being built by the Sunrise Colony Company in the popular Summerlin master planned community and Centex (who is now owned by Pulte/Del Webb) is constructing Ardiente in North Las Vegas.
Retirees who want to live in a Nevada retirement community are not limited to Las Vegas. Reno is another popular destination and offers the Sierra Canyon active adult community by Del Webb. Or, for buyers how want to live near the sights and sounds of Las Vegas but free themselves from the crowds, Sun City Mesquite is under construction 90 miles northeast of Las Vegas near the Arizona border.
Nevada active retirement communities offer all types of living options from turn-key villas with cozy living space all the way to elegant estate homes with golf course and Las Vegas Strip views are available. Regardless of your desired living option, you will surely find a home that suits your tastes in one of the many Nevada 55+ active adult communities.
While the homes at Nevada’s active retirement communities are certainly attractive, the amenities and lifestyle is what draws so many people to active adult communities in NV. Most of the 55+ communities in Nevada include a clubhouse that acts as the social hub for all community activities and social events. You can expect to find swimming pools, fitness centers, hobby and craft studios, ballrooms and golf courses at most of Nevada’s active adult retirement communities.
