[0967]

Any info...how is this area and how are the schools.....89139

[healthpub]

I rented in 89139 (Robindale/S. Rainbow) my first year here (4 years ago).

Good area:
(1) All kinds of shopping in immediate proximity (Arroyo Plaza, multiple grocery stores, places to eat)
(2) Not far from I-215
(3) Less than 20 minutes from Strip and less than 15 minutes from Town Square (very nice shopping/dining/entertainment plaza on S. LV Blvd)
(4) Not unsafe

But I did not consider the SW part of town when I began searching for neighborhoods to buy in and settle into.

[0967]

Thank you for the great information. So as far as you know its a safe area and safe schools???...(I realize probably not the best)

It was not our first pick of areas when we first started looking either. We wanted to be in Summerlin or Green Valley due to better schools I believe. After living on a 1/2 acrea lot in previous home just couldn't get into the zero lot lines and tiny yards of most of Summerlin. Then with work being at the airport we chose to concentrate on Henderson or southwest but with so many short sales and not finding anything we really loved in a home you could actually buy we found a new home in Cactus hills estates. We just wanted to be moved and settled before school started back in the fall...this way we are closing in a couple of weeks. I would have loved to found a home with a great pool already done but didn't work out that way....I found several beautiful short sale homes but didn't want to wait months.

[healthpub]

Wish I could help with respect to schools, but I'm not familiar enough with that subject.
Hopefully, others with more knowledge will chime in.

I consider the area more not unsafe as opposed to safe.
I was right on the Robindale/S. Rainbow Blvd intersection and it was PERFECTLY fine.
But incidents seemed to increase the further east you went (Robindale/Jones then Robindale/Decatur, … ).

If you haven’t already, try to search for weekly/monthly crime stats up to 5 miles (in all directions) from your particular intersection to get a better feel for things.

The main concern regarding developments in the area (and the SW as a whole) is uncertainty with unfinished projects (neighborhoods, parks, landscaping).

Here's the link to a good neighborhood newspaper: www.viewnews.com
They provide news/events by part of town.

If you have any more questions, don't hesitate to ask!

[krs14062]

[SIZE=3]I am always wanting to relocate from California and I have 1 child so I hope someone could provide their opinions on LV schools ?[/SIZE]

[strato58]

The education system in LV is a weak point....You as the parent have to make the best of this situation by aiding as much as possible in your childs educational growth. The schools are at the bottom of the heap but that does not mean your child cant prosper.....

[whyhateme]

Can't provide first hand knowledge on schools in SW, but I've been in the region for 6 years and very much love it! It seems to be reasonably close to most things, ie: shopping, major beltway, strip, airport and three hospitals within 5-7 miles. I feel very safe and secure in the area and little crime and incidents. Love the SW.....

As for schools in general, not a very stable system, very transient; teachers coming and going frequently. I had a cousin hired with two 'phone interviews, taught math here for 3 years and left for better pay, area. My teachers (I'm old) were in the system for their career, 30+ years, and would always ask if so and so was your brother, sister, etc. But, as mentioned, there are good and bad everywhere. I think a good student has to work harder with more help from home here.

[krs14062]

ty for that information, how about private or indpendent schools vs. public schools k-12?

[0967]

Originally Posted by whyhateme

Can't provide first hand knowledge on schools in SW, but I've been in the region for 6 years and very much love it! It seems to be reasonably close to most things, ie: shopping, major beltway, strip, airport and three hospitals within 5-7 miles. I feel very safe and secure in the area and little crime and incidents. Love the SW.....

As for schools in general, not a very stable system, very transient; teachers coming and going frequently. I had a cousin hired with two 'phone interviews, taught math here for 3 years and left for better pay, area. My teachers (I'm old) were in the system for their career, 30+ years, and would always ask if so and so was your brother, sister, etc. But, as mentioned, there are good and bad everywhere. I think a good student has to work harder with more help from home here.

So great to hear you love the SW....it seams to be so close to lots for us...work at airport and my work is close to the airport and Lake Mead. My husband moved into our great new home this week and I will get to join him in June. It can come soon enough...I am so excited to be coming to Las Vegas. My husband has been living there since March and loves it so far. We are coming with a positive attude and are going to make the best of it. Thanks for the the info on the schools... I think you and strato58 are correct....as parents we are the responsible ones for make sure our children are raised right and we just have to do our best in the school that he will be in and help at home to make up where the system fails. Later we might look into private schools for now public it is.

[know_bettor]

are there any plans for any new parks in that area?