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Talk to a Specialist →Arizona vs Nevada — The Del Webb Decision
Sun City Anthem Henderson is frequently on the comparison list for buyers evaluating both the Phoenix metro and the Las Vegas metro for active adult relocation. The communities are similar in Del Webb quality and scale — Anthem Henderson with 7,144 homes is one of Del Webb's largest single developments anywhere — but the state contexts differ in ways that affect the financial and lifestyle decision meaningfully.
Nevada's no-state-income-tax environment is a legitimate financial consideration for buyers with retirement income, pension distributions, or investment income. Arizona has a flat income tax that — while not high — is real. For buyers with meaningful taxable income, the Nevada tax advantage compounds over time in ways that can offset higher purchase prices or HOA costs.
The Anthem Center resort campus is one of Del Webb's most comprehensive amenity builds — 57,000 square feet of fitness, pools, sports courts, and programming. Mountain views from many Anthem Henderson homes are a setting advantage over Phoenix Valley floor communities. Las Vegas metro infrastructure, including Harry Reid International Airport (15 miles), the Las Vegas Strip (25 miles), and world-class medical at University Medical Center, are distinct lifestyle factors that Phoenix cannot replicate.
Phoenix metro reference data via Redfin. Sun City Anthem Henderson is in Nevada — for Henderson-specific market data, consult a Nevada licensed agent. Period: March 2026
Sun City Anthem Henderson at a Glance
| Location | Henderson, Nevada — Las Vegas metro, southeast of the Strip |
| Age Restriction | 55+ restricted — HOPA compliant |
| Price Range | $300,000–$700,000+ — verify current Nevada MLS |
| HOA Fee | Approximately $195/month — verify current amount with HOA directly |
| Community Size | ~7,144 homes — one of Del Webb's largest single communities |
| Anthem Center | 57,000 sq ft resort campus — pools, fitness, sports courts, dining, full programming |
| Golf | Anthem Country Club nearby — not included in base HOA, separate membership |
| State Income Tax | Nevada — no state income tax. Arizona has a flat income tax. |
| Harry Reid Airport | Approximately 15 miles — excellent airport proximity |
| Las Vegas Strip | Approximately 25 miles — entertainment, dining, medical at UMC |
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Arizona vs Nevada — Who Anthem Henderson Is Right For
- Have meaningful retirement income and want Nevada's no-state-income-tax advantage
- Value Las Vegas entertainment, dining, and Strip access as a lifestyle factor — this is unavailable in Phoenix
- Travel frequently — Harry Reid at 15 miles is among the best airport access in any major active adult market
- Want Del Webb's largest single campus with the full Anthem Center resort experience
- Have family or existing connections in the Phoenix metro — Henderson is a separate metro commitment
- Want golf included in HOA — Anthem CC is separate, whereas Phoenix RCSC and HOA golf communities include it
- Prefer the established Phoenix 55+ community ecosystem and RCSC model not available in Nevada