The median household income was recently reported at $55,529--the highest in Southern Nevada. The local government has an economic development group that assists in planning relocation or expansion programs. This service is available at no cost to companies considering doing business in Henderson. Not surprisingly, job growth is expected to exceed 40% in the next 10 years, outpacing the national average by a factor of four. The primary employers in the Henderson area include:
- St. Rose Dominican Hospital/Siena Hospital
- Ford Motor Credit
- Good Humor-Breyers Ice Cream
- Poly West Plastics
- Levi Strauss & Co.
Students and residents of Henderson have a choice of many educational institutions offering programs from trade school certification to medical and graduate degrees. A popular attraction is the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve, where it is possible to spot many different types of migratory birds in addition to those that inhabit the desert climate year-round. The city's Project GREEN Habitat Restoration Project has created a park populated only by native plant species. The Gallery at Liberty Pointe also features monthly art, craft and photography exhibitions.
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