Southwest Las Vegas · Relocation
Relocating to Southwest Las Vegas
Moving to Las Vegas from somewhere else? We help you pick the right part of the valley first.
Is the southwest right for your move?
If you're relocating to Southwest Las Vegas, you're probably drawn by space and value. As of September 2026, single-family homes here started from about $350,000, most on quarter-acre lots, many in gated communities. For someone arriving from a pricier market, that can feel like a lot of house for the money.
What daily life looks like
- Getting around: the 215 is the main freeway, and the Strip is about 20 minutes away by car. A newer bus route reaches Mountain's Edge, with limited stops, so most people drive.
- Errands: a new Costco, Sam's Club, Best Buy and IKEA are close, with a Life Time gym opening soon as of September 2026.
- Going out: local casinos have movie theaters and restaurants, so you don't have to fight Strip traffic for dinner and a movie.
- Outdoors: Henderson and Summerlin have more hiking trails, about 15 minutes away.
Choosing a community from a distance
The southwest includes very different communities: guard-gated golf in Rhodes Ranch and Spanish Trail, the newer master plan of Mountain's Edge, golf and I-15 access in Southern Highlands, and the more established streets of Spring Valley. Our community videos help you see them before you fly in, and we keep you updated by phone and text wherever you are.
Buying from out of state
Nevada may do things differently from where you live now. There's no attorney at closing, because escrow and title handle it. The inspection window is called the due diligence period and usually runs 10 days. Earnest money is typically $5,000 or 1% of the price, held by escrow. Our buying page walks through each step, and our relocation page compares the southwest with the rest of the valley. Read more about Southwest Las Vegas, then tell us about your move.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Southwest Las Vegas from the Strip?
About 20 minutes by car, mostly along the 215.
Is there public transit in Southwest Las Vegas?
A newer bus route reaches Mountain's Edge with limited stops and coverage. Most people in the southwest drive.
Southwest Las Vegas
What relocation looks like in Southwest Las Vegas
Mostly 1990s homes on quarter-acre lots, gated communities, and big-box shopping close by.
- The homes
- Mostly built in the 1990s. One- and two-story homes, typically 3 bedrooms with a two-car garage. Most sit on about a quarter-acre lot; a smaller share are on half-acre or one-acre lots. Many communities are gated without a guard. The guard-gated exceptions are the golf-course communities at Rhodes Ranch and Spanish Trail.
- Why people choose it
- Buyers choose the Southwest for affordability. As of September 2026, single-family homes start from about $350,000.
- Getting around
- The 215 is the main freeway. The Strip is about 20 minutes away by car. A newer public bus route now reaches Mountain's Edge, with limited stops and a limited coverage area.
- Nearby
- Big-box shopping close by: a new Costco, Sam's Club, Best Buy and IKEA, with a Life Time gym opening soon. Local casinos with movie theaters inside, so there is no need to drive to the Strip. A wide choice of restaurants.
- The trade-off
- Henderson and Summerlin have more hiking trails. From the Southwest they are about 15 minutes away.
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How we do it in Southwest Las Vegas
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