North & Northeast Valley, Clark County
Sunrise Manor, Las Vegas
A large unincorporated town in the northeast valley
Sunrise Manor is one of the largest unincorporated towns in Clark County, covering the northeast Las Vegas Valley between Las Vegas Boulevard North and the eastern foothills. It is county-administered, with a mix of older subdivisions, newer residential areas and the commercial corridors along Charleston Boulevard and Nellis Boulevard.
History & Local Character
The area grew from the 1950s onward as unincorporated county land outside the city limits, and it was designated a town in 1975 to provide residents with an advisory board. Its population expanded sharply through the 1990s and 2000s, becoming one of the largest unincorporated communities in the United States.
Neighborhoods & Communities
Sunrise Manor includes older neighborhoods near Charleston Boulevard and Lake Mead Boulevard, newer tracts toward the eastern foothills, and the Nellis Air Force Base area. It is an unincorporated town, not a neighborhood of the City of Las Vegas.
Housing & Real Estate
Housing ranges from older single-family homes and apartments in the town's western neighborhoods to newer subdivisions on its eastern edge. Prices are among the most attainable in the valley, particularly in the older tracts.
Restaurants & Shopping
Dining is concentrated along Charleston Boulevard, Lake Mead Boulevard and Nellis Boulevard, with a broad mix of casual restaurants, taquerias, international kitchens and chain dining serving the town's population.
Schools & Education
Students attend Clark County School District campuses throughout the town, and the area's schools serve one of the valley's largest and most diverse student populations.
Parks & Recreation
Parks include neighborhood facilities, sports complexes and the Hollywood Regional Park area to the north, with the eastern foothills offering open desert terrain and trail access.
Transportation & Accessibility
Charleston Boulevard, Lake Mead Boulevard, Nellis Boulevard and Las Vegas Boulevard North are the main corridors, with US-95 and I-15 providing freeway access. RTC Transit serves the major east-west routes.
Local Businesses
Businesses include shopping-center retail and restaurants, auto services, markets, medical clinics, contractors and professional services serving the town's large residential base, along with businesses tied to Nellis Air Force Base.
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Nearby Attractions
- Hollywood Regional Park area
- Nellis Air Force Base area
- Frenchman Mountain
- Sunrise Mountain
Advantages & Considerations
Advantages
- Among the most affordable housing in the valley
- Close to Nellis Air Force Base and eastern employment
- Direct access to the eastern desert and foothills
Considerations
- Governed by the Clark County Commission as an unincorporated town
- Older neighborhoods show uneven investment
- Hot, exposed terrain with limited shade in newer areas
Sunrise Manor FAQs
Is Sunrise Manor a city?
No. Sunrise Manor is an unincorporated town administered by Clark County with an advisory town board. It is not part of the City of Las Vegas.
What is Sunrise Manor known for?
It is one of the largest unincorporated communities in the country, located in the northeast Las Vegas Valley and adjacent to Nellis Air Force Base, with some of the valley's most affordable housing.