At a Glance
Median Income
$38,780
$24,005 per capita
Home Value
$116,800
Zillow: $176,686
Median Rent
$835/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,626/100K
5,563/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
82.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
21.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.1%
20.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
305 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Henderson a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Henderson residents earn a median household income of $38,780 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,005. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 958 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Henderson is $116,800 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,686. Median rent is $835/month, with 31.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Henderson reports 1,626 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 328% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,563/100K. The murder rate is 53.8/100K.
Education
16.2% of adults in Henderson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
82.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Henderson has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population14,922
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density1,731/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$38,780
Per Capita$24,005
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty21.6%
County GDP$1,689M
Avg Weekly Wage$909
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,800
Rent$835
Ownership39.6%
Zillow$176,686
Housing Units6,945
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
F
Violent1,626/100K
Property5,563/100K
Murder53.8/100K
Assault1,310/100K
Burglary1,418/100K
Health
Obesity46.1%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death16,711/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation444 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+82.3%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute22 min
Broadband79.7%
Internet Speed148 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Henderson was founded in 1841.
The median home in Henderson was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Raleigh-Durham International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 148 Mbps.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
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