City profile
Whitney, NV
Clark County · Population 47,221
Whitney is a town in Clark County, NV with about 47,221 residents and a typical home value near $329,000. It is 6 miles from Henderson, NV, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Dry desert
Winter avg
48°F
Summer avg
93°F
Sunny days / yr
294
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$329,000
Typical monthly housing
$1,927
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
92
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.51%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.24%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very High · county score 100/100
Top hazards: Heat wave, Riverine flooding, Wildfire
Nearest major airport
6 mi to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 50% Democratic / 48% Republican
Community
Population
47,221
Black population
15.0%
County
Clark County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸NV is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: extreme heat, water scarcity
Highlights
- About 47,221 residents
- Typical home value about $329,000
- 6 miles from Henderson, NV
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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