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Henderson, NV

Full City Profile · Nevada · Clark County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
324,523 Population 2,682/sq mi density
$88,654 Median Income $49,141 per capita
$465,000 Home Value $483,159 Zillow
$1,750 Median Rent 31.6% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 344 sunny days/yr
171 Violent Crime/100K 1,748 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$88,654 median income, 4.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$465,000 home value, $1,750/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
171 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Henderson, NV

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,654
18% above
$49,141 per capita
Home Value
$465,000
65% above
Zillow: $483,159
Median Rent
$1,750/mo
50% above
31.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
171/100K
55% below
1,748/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.8%
9% above
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.6%
11% below
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
344 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)

Income
118%
Home Value
165%
Rent
150%
Poverty
46%
Bachelor's
109%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
45%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Henderson a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 $88,654 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,141. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 65,312 business establishments, including 5,618 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Henderson is $465,000 , 65% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $483,159. Median rent is $1,750/month, with 31.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.

Safety & Crime

Henderson reports 171 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,748/100K. The murder rate is 2.8/100K.

Education

36.8% of adults in Henderson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% above the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Henderson has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 97°F in July. The area gets 344 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population324,523
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density2,682/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$88,654
Per Capita$49,141
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$195,936M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,250

Housing

B+
Home Value$465,000
Rent$1,750
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$483,159
Housing Units134,170
Rent Burden31.6%

Crime

F
Violent171/100K
Property1,748/100K
Murder2.8/100K
Assault84/100K
Burglary285/100K

Health

Obesity28.6%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,618/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days344/yr
Rain9.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation2,674 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.8%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+13.4%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute25 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed265 Mbps
EV Stations69
Libraries33

Did You Know?

The median home in Henderson was built in 1999.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Harry Reid International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 265 Mbps.
There are 5,618 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 236 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.