Mediterranean-style home behind an ornate gate, framed by palm trees and landscaped gardens.

Macdonald Ranch Henderson NV Real Estate & Lifestyle

A massive residential development that is itself composed of several villages and neighborhoods.

Welcome to Macdonald Ranch

Master-Planned Community (Zip Code 89012 and 89052)

MacDonald Ranch in Henderson, NV, is a large, established master-planned community (MPC). Spanning over 3,200 acres, it is a massive residential development that is itself composed of several highly structured and distinct sub-communities, often referred to as villages or neighborhoods.
 
The four main foundational "villages" or sub-master plans under the MacDonald Ranch umbrella are:
 
  1. MacDonald Highlands | Ultra-Luxury, Guard-Gated custom and semi-custom homes. Home to the DragonRidge Country Club and golf course. This is the most exclusive section.
  2. Sun City MacDonald Ranch | Age-Restricted (55+), Master-Planned Community built by Del Webb. Features the Desert Willow Golf Course and a large clubhouse.
  3. Sunridge at MacDonald Ranch | A large, traditional, family-friendly area with a mix of production and custom homes. It contains many smaller, gated, and non-gated neighborhoods.
  4. The Canyons | A newer section that includes several mid-to-high-end gated and non-gated subdivisions.
Foothills at MacDonald Ranch | This name is often used interchangeably with "The Canyons" or is the term for the luxury custom estates near the foothills, especially those not within the MacDonald Highlands gates.
 

Specific Neighborhoods & Enclaves (Examples)

Within these four main areas, there are dozens of smaller neighborhoods, enclaves, and estates, particularly in the Sunridge and MacDonald Highlands sections.
Within MacDonald Highlands (Luxury) Within Sunridge at MacDonald Ranch Other Neighborhoods
DragonRidge Estates Mystic Ridge (Gated) The Canyons at MacDonald Ranch
The Reserve Sunridge Summit Ranch Blackrock (Gated, often newer construction)
Dragon Gate The Summit at Sunridge Mission Ridge (Gated condos/townhomes)
Lairmont The Ridge Sunridge Heights (Often used as a general area name)
Glenbrook Canyon Adobe Hills  
Vu (e.g., Vu Pointe) Laurel Hills  
Stone Mountain Ridge Crestmont  
And many others with custom estates Terrazzo MacDonald Ranch  
 

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Overview for Macdonald Ranch, NV

14,057 people live in Macdonald Ranch, where the median age is 54 and the average individual income is $53,412. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

14,057

Total Population

54 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$53,412

Average individual Income

Around Macdonald Ranch, NV

There's plenty to do around Macdonald Ranch, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Shell, Findlay Prep, and Organically Fit Now.

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Dining 1.39 miles 1 review 1/5 stars
Active 1.06 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Active 1.42 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Beauty 0.69 miles 10 reviews 3.6/5 stars
Beauty 0.7 miles 1 review 5/5 stars
Beauty 0.7 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Macdonald Ranch, NV

Macdonald Ranch has 6,230 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Macdonald Ranch do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 14,057 people call Macdonald Ranch home. The population density is 5,862 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

14,057

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

54 years

Median Age

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2

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$53,412

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Schools in Macdonald Ranch, NV

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The following schools are within or nearby Macdonald Ranch. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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