Summerlin, Nevada, is a well-established master-planned community with diverse housing options and extensive amenities, making it suitable for families and individuals seeking a suburban lifestyle. Culdesac Tempe, on the other hand, is a modern, walkable urban neighborhood focused on apartment living and prioritizing public transportation and community engagement, appealing to those seeking a car-free lifestyle.
| Attribute | Summerlin, Nevada | Culdesac Tempe |
|---|---|---|
| Average Home Price | Summerlin North: $653,752, Summerlin West: Median listing $885,000, median sold $718,750, Summerlin: Median sale price $650,000, Summerlin South: Average $748,000, median $805,000, Range: $400,000s to over $1 million | Studios from the $1300s, 1-bedrooms from the $1400s, 2-bedrooms from the $1800s, and 3-bedrooms from the $2700s. Average rent for all property types in Tempe, AZ is $2,185. |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.1% (average) | Not available |
| HOA Fees (Monthly) | Master-planned community: $55-$65, Neighborhood: $50-$150, Total (most single-family homes): $100-$200, Range: $15 to over $600, Summerlin North: $60 | Not available |
| Number of Homes/Units | 21,173 housing units, approximately 54,000 rooftops, Summerlin West: 9,800 single family homes, 147 condos, 552 townhouses, 281 apartments | 636 apartment units. Expected to house 1,000 residents upon completion. Phase 1 has 170 units. |
| Community Amenities | Parks (over 250), Trails (over 200 miles), Golf Courses (10), Community Centers (4), Downtown Summerlin (shopping, dining, entertainment) | Two-story fitness center, pool and hot tub, dog park, half-acre park and Art Plaza, European-style courtyards with BBQs and fountains, refrigerated food delivery room, neighborhood-wide indoor/outdoor 1GB wifi, central plaza event space, resident lounges, coworking space, bike repair stations, secure bike storage rooms. |
| Distance to Nearest Grocery Store | New Whole Foods Market under construction at Sahara and Town Center Drive | Corner market on the property. H Mart (Korean supermarket) is 6 minutes away. |
| Distance to Nearest Hospital | Summerlin Hospital (657 N Town Center Dr) | Not available |
| School District Rating | Above average | Not available |
| Crime Rate (per 1000 residents) | Summerlin North: 24.31, Summerlin South: 27.44 | Not available |
| Walkability Score | Parts of Summerlin South are walkable, but most errands require a car. Walkscore.com rates the area as "somewhat walkable" | Tempe has a Walk Score of 54. Culdesac Tempe is designed for walkability. |
| Public Transportation Options | Summerlin South has numerous bus routes. Bus line 210 stops near Summerlin. Nearest bus station: Nb Village Center Before Golf Ctr (5 min walk) | Light rail stop across the street, complimentary unlimited transit pass, on-site car share (Envoy), bike and scooter paths, Lyft and Waymo pick-up/drop-off spots, mobility concierge, Valley Metro bus system. |
| Green Space Availability | Extensive parks and interconnected trail network | 55% of the site is open space. Includes courtyards and gardens. |