Why Live in Southern Highlands
Southern Highlands in Enterprise, Las Vegas Valley, is a master-planned community known for its scenic desert views and diverse housing options. The neighborhood surrounds the Southern Highlands Golf Club, featuring Mediterranean and Spanish-inspired homes with stucco walls and terracotta roofs. Housing options range from bungalows and cottages to luxurious golf estates, with many properties offering backyard pools and entertainment spaces. The community is quieter than central Las Vegas but conveniently located just 15 miles from downtown and the Las Vegas Strip, and 13 miles from Harry Reid International Airport.
Residents enjoy numerous amenities, including the private Southern Highlands Golf Club, which offers a spa, fitness center, tennis court, pool, and children's play area. Outdoor activities are plentiful, with nearby attractions like Dr. Harry B. Johnson Rose Garden, Goett Family Park, and Red Rock Canyon for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and rock climbing. The neighborhood is served by highly rated schools, including Stuckey Elementary School and Tarkanian Middle School, with Desert Oasis High School providing robust career and technical education programs.
Southern Highlands Marketplace and Fire Station Plaza offer various shopping and dining options, including local boutiques, pet supply stores, grocery stores, and restaurants like Rise & Shine and Le Café du Sud. The M Hotel provides additional dining and entertainment options with local music and comedy shows. With its luxury homes, recreational amenities, and proximity to major attractions, Southern Highlands provides a balanced and convenient lifestyle for its residents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southern Highlands a good place to live?
Southern Highlands is a good place to live. Southern Highlands is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Southern Highlands is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Southern Highlands has 8 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 6.8 people per acre and a median age of 40. The average household income is $131,630 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 37% of residents. A majority of residents in Southern Highlands are home owners, with 32.9% of residents renting and 67.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Southern Highlands can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Southern Highlands neighborhood guide.
Is Southern Highlands, NV a safe neighborhood?
Southern Highlands, NV is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Southern Highlands?
The median home price in Southern Highlands is $639,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $128,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.23%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,150 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $135K a year to afford the median home price in Southern Highlands. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Southern Highlands is $132K.
What are the best public schools in Southern Highlands?
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Home Trends in Southern Highlands, NV
On average, homes in Southern Highlands, Enterprise sell after 57 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Southern Highlands, Enterprise over the last 12 months is $585,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$585,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$615,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$425,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$320
Number of Homes for Sale
134
Last 12 months Home Sales
391
Median List Price
$639,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%
