Living in Henderson, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Henderson · Census data 2020–2024
Henderson has 415 residents with a median age of 71.2. The median household income is $43,767 (28% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $188,600.
Henderson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Henderson at a glance
- Population
- 415
- Median age
- 71.2State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $43,767State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $188,600State: $188,000
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.2%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Henderson a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 6.7%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Arkansas median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 14.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Henderson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Henderson the median home value is $188,600, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $842 a month in housing costs.
Henderson median household income
The median household income in Henderson is $43,767 and the income per person is $31,265. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Henderson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 499
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 52.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 1.76
52.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Henderson has many vacation and second homes.
Henderson demographics
- Population
- 415
- Median age
- 71.2
- Under 18
- 1.9%
- 65 and older
- 67%
- Households
- 236
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 11.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Henderson ›
Education in Henderson
31.2% of adults 25 and older in Henderson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Henderson
- Unemployment rate
- 14.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.2%
Henderson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson | 415 | $43,767 | $188,600 | — |
| Briarcliff | 257 | $61,875 | $192,500 | $854 |
| Mountain Home | 13,108 | $41,274 | $169,800 | $865 |
| Salesville | 515 | $38,750 | $116,300 | $994 |
| Bakersfield | 188 | $37,043 | $97,400 | $950 |
| Norfork | 690 | $32,167 | $182,000 | $694 |
| Viola | 384 | $41,250 | $107,200 | $733 |
| Midway | 1,279 | $30,750 | $147,300 | $1,035 |
| Pineville | 306 | $38,906 | — | $883 |
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What is the median household income in Henderson, AR?
The median household income in Henderson is $43,767, 28% lower than the Arkansas median of $60,773 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Henderson?
The median home value in Henderson is $188,600, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
Is Henderson, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Arkansas median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 14.1%.
What is the median age in Henderson?
The median age in Henderson is 71.2 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Henderson?
The average commute to work in Henderson is 34 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Henderson?
The unemployment rate in Henderson is 14.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Henderson?
31.2% of adults in Henderson have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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