MacDonald Highlands
Listing: Michael Gorton · Simply Vegas
$2,850,000
MacDonald Highlands is one of Henderson's most prestigious guard-gated communities, sprawling across the hillsides above the Las Vegas Valley. Home to the exclusive DragonRidge Country Club and its 18-hole championship course, the community offers residents a rare combination of elevated living, panoramic Strip views, and the privacy of 24/7 guarded entry. With roughly 700 to 900 homes spread across the terrain, the neighborhood never feels crowded despite its proximity to the city below.
The architectural diversity in MacDonald Highlands ranges from Mediterranean villas to sleek contemporary estates and transitional designs that blend the best of both worlds. Home sizes typically start around 3,000 square feet and reach well beyond 15,000 square feet for the largest custom builds. Lot sizes of a quarter-acre to over an acre give homeowners generous space for resort-style pools, outdoor living areas, and the kind of landscaping that takes full advantage of the elevation and views.
Located at elevations between 2,800 and 3,800+ feet, MacDonald Highlands enjoys cooler temperatures than the valley floor and some of the most dramatic sunset panoramas in all of Southern Nevada. The community sits approximately 15 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip and Harry Reid International Airport, making it a practical home base for executives, entertainers, and anyone who values both privacy and accessibility.
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The Next Move Method™ Data Protocol
Overview
ZIP 89012 · 2020-2024 estimates
ZIP 89012 has a population of 38,339, a median age of 44.8, 3,578 people per square mile of land, and per capita income of $62,448.
38,339
Total population
44.8
Median age
3,578
People per square mile
$62,448
Per capita income
Demographics and Employment
ZIP 89012 · 2020-2024 estimates
In ZIP 89012, the population is 38,339, the median age is 44.8, and 28,736 residents are 25 years and over.
- 38,339
- Total population
- 44.8
- Median age
- $62,448
- Per capita income
- 28,736
- Population 25 years and over
Educational attainment
- Less than 9th grade1.6% (452)
- 9th to 12th grade, no diploma3.0% (848)
- High school graduate (includes equivalency)17.5% (5,017)
- Some college, no degree23.9% (6,871)
- Associate's degree10.1% (2,898)
- Bachelor's degree25.4% (7,311)
- Graduate or professional degree18.6% (5,339)
Share of population 25 years and over.
In ZIP 89012, there are 16,162 households, 61.7% of homes are owner occupied, and median household income is $98,053.
- 16,162
- Households
- 61.7%
- Owner occupied
- 38.3%
- Renter occupied
- $98,053
- Median household income
Housing tenure
- Owner occupied61.7% (9,967)
- Renter occupied38.3% (6,195)
Share of occupied housing units.
In ZIP 89012, the unemployment rate is 6.8%, the mean travel time to work is 22.2 minutes, and 24.1% of workers work from home.
- 18,054
- Civilian employed population 16 years and over
- 6.8%
- Unemployment rate
- 22.2 min
- Mean travel time to work
- 24.1%
- Worked from home
Industry
- Construction4.4% (792)
- Manufacturing3.3% (598)
- Wholesale trade1.8% (318)
- Retail trade9.7% (1,743)
- Transportation and warehousing, and utilities8.3% (1,497)
- Information2.7% (493)
- Finance and insurance, and real estate, and rental and leasing7.3% (1,317)
- Professional, scientific, and management, and administrative, and waste management services14.5% (2,619)
- Educational services, and health care and social assistance20.7% (3,731)
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services17.2% (3,112)
- Other services, except public administration5.9% (1,065)
- Public administration3.8% (691)
Share of civilian employed population 16 years and over. Groups with a margin of error over 40 percent of the estimate are not shown.
Occupation
- Management, business, science, and arts occupations47.9% (8,641)
- Service occupations16.7% (3,022)
- Sales and office occupations21.3% (3,846)
- Natural resources, construction, and maintenance occupations4.9% (885)
- Production, transportation, and material moving occupations9.2% (1,660)
Share of civilian employed population 16 years and over.
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FAQ
Common Questions About MacDonald Highlands
What types of homes are available in MacDonald Highlands?
MacDonald Highlands includes a mix of property types and price points. Current MLS inventory is on this page. What is coming, what is off-MLS, and what is worth waiting for is what a strategy session is for.
How competitive is the MacDonald Highlands market right now?
Market conditions in MacDonald Highlands shift with interest rates, inventory levels, and seasonal demand. Rather than quoting a statistic that may already be stale, I run the current numbers specific to your criteria when we talk. The live listings on this page are a real-time starting point.
What should I know before buying in MacDonald Highlands?
Things buyers often miss: HOA rules and reserve fund health, what the property taxes are actually running (assessed vs. listed can differ), and whether the neighborhood sits inside or outside a city limit, which affects utility costs and service levels. I cover all of these before the offer goes in so you are not discovering them during escrow.
How do I start the process of buying in MacDonald Highlands?
A 30-minute strategy call is the right starting point. We cover your timeline, your financing, what you actually need versus what you think you need, and whether MacDonald Highlands is the best fit or whether I should show you something adjacent. No pitch, no pressure.
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