At a Glance
Median Income
$88,654
$49,141 per capita
Home Value
$465,000
Zillow: $479,263
Median Rent
$1,750/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
272/100K
1,726/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.8%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.6%
12.9% smoking rate
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?
B
3.2 / 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 6.7% (86% 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 $479,263. 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 272 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,726/100K. The murder rate is 2.6/100K.
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 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 4.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 64.
Data Overview
People
Population324,523
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density2,682/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born14.1%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$88,654
Per Capita$49,141
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$195,936M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,250
Housing
B+
Home Value$465,000
Rent$1,750
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$479,263
Housing Units134,170
Rent Burden31.6%
Crime
F
Violent272/100K
Property1,726/100K
Murder2.6/100K
Assault186/100K
Burglary226/100K
Health
Obesity28.6%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,618/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain4.2 in/yr
AQI64 (Moderate)
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?
Henderson was founded in 1941.
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.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
14.1% 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.