Calico Ridge vs Rhodes Ranch: East Henderson vs Southwest Las Vegas Guard-Gated

Comparing communities on opposite sides of the valley. Calico Ridge sits in southeast Henderson. Rhodes Ranch is guard-gated in southwest Las Vegas. Both offer established homes with character, but location changes everything.

Quick Comparison

Location Matters

This is the biggest consideration. Where do you work? Where is your family? What parts of the valley do you frequent?

Calico Ridge works best for: Henderson employment. Strip casino jobs. Airport positions. Lake Mead recreation. East valley lifestyle.

Rhodes Ranch works best for: Southwest employers. Summerlin proximity. West valley lifestyle. Those who prefer the Las Vegas side.

If you work in Summerlin, commuting from Calico Ridge means 45-60+ minutes daily. If you work at the airport, Rhodes Ranch adds significant drive time. Location should drive this decision.

Guard-Gated Comparison

Rhodes Ranch is fully guard-gated throughout. Every entrance has security. Calico Ridge's main community is open, though Tuscany Village offers guard-gated living within Calico Ridge.

If guard-gated security is essential, Rhodes Ranch delivers it community-wide. Calico Ridge requires buying in Tuscany Village specifically.

Amenities

Rhodes Ranch includes an 18-hole golf course, community pools, fitness center, tennis courts, and parks. These amenities explain the higher HOA.

Calico Ridge has no community amenities. Golf is adjacent at Chimera (public, pay-per-play). Everything else is off-site.

The annual HOA difference ($1,600 to $2,200) buys those amenities. Whether they're worth it depends on your lifestyle.

Lot Sizes

Calico Ridge generally offers larger lots (quarter to third-acre). Rhodes Ranch has more variety, including smaller low-maintenance lots and larger estate properties.

If maximum private outdoor space is priority, Calico Ridge typically wins. Rhodes Ranch offers more range.

Community Feel

Rhodes Ranch at 3,000+ homes feels like a small town. Multiple neighborhoods, varied price points, different sections with different characters.

Calico Ridge at 400-650 homes is more intimate. Everyone recognizes neighbors. More cohesive community identity.

School Considerations

Both communities feed into their respective district schools. Research specific schools for each community if you have school-age children. Ratings vary.

Who Should Choose Which

Choose Calico Ridge if you: Work/live east valley. Want minimal HOA costs. Prefer intimate community size. Value large lots over community amenities. Like Henderson's character.

Choose Rhodes Ranch if you: Work/live west valley. Want guard-gated security throughout. Value on-site golf and amenities. Prefer larger community with more inventory. Like southwest Las Vegas.

The Bottom Line

Location should drive this decision. Both are established communities with character. Both offer quality homes. The difference is which side of the valley fits your life better. Don't fight geography for the sake of amenities or HOA savings.

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