Henderson, Nevada, is the second-largest city in Nevada, surpassed only by Las Vegas, and is located just 16 miles southeast of the state’s most famous city. Known for its high-quality lifestyle and thriving economy, Henderson is nestled within the Mojave Desert with a picturesque view of the Las Vegas Valley.
Incorporated in 1953, the city owes its initial development to the Basic Magnesium Plant in the 1940s, which supplied the U.S. war efforts during World War II. The city’s industrial origins have given way to a diversified economy with many high-tech, service, and financial firms finding Henderson an attractive place to set up shop.