Henderson, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Kent County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
148 Population 1,138/sq mi density
$95,673 Median Income $25,124 per capita
$76,900 Home Value $385,350 Zillow
$1,063 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$95,673 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,900 home value, $1,063/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Henderson, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$95,673
27% above
$25,124 per capita
Home Value
$76,900
73% below
Zillow: $385,350
Median Rent
$1,063/mo
9% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
22.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
18.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.4%
35% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Henderson Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Henderson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
127%
Home Value
27%
Rent
91%
Poverty
147%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Henderson a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Henderson residents earn a median household income of $95,673 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,124. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,852 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Henderson is $76,900 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $385,350. Median rent is $1,063/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Education

0.0% of adults in Henderson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 22.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Henderson has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population148
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density1,138/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born46.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$95,673
Per Capita$25,124
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.2%
County GDP$11,652M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,900
Rent$1,063
Ownership46.2%
Zillow$385,350
Housing Units58
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity43.4%
Diabetes15.7%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death10,078/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation58 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+22.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute22 min
Broadband59.0%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Henderson was built in 1969.
17.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
46.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.