Living in Henderson, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Henderson · Census data 2020–2024
Henderson has 143 residents with a median age of 41.3. The median household income is $54,375 (28% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $77,500.
Henderson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Henderson at a glance
- Population
- 143
- Median age
- 41.3State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $54,375State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $77,500State: $208,000
- Homeowners
- 94%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Henderson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 25.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Henderson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Henderson the median home value is $77,500, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,063 a month in housing costs.
Henderson median household income
The median household income in Henderson is $54,375 and the income per person is $33,157. 25.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Henderson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 69
- Owner-occupied
- 94%
- Renter-occupied
- 6%
- Vacant
- 27.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.86
Henderson demographics
- Population
- 143
- Median age
- 41.3
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 23.8%
- Households
- 50
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 12.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Henderson ›
Education in Henderson
11% of adults 25 and older in Henderson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Henderson
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Drive alone
- 78%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 84%
Henderson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson | 143 | $54,375 | $77,500 | — |
| Macedonia | 249 | $71,042 | $155,500 | $775 |
| Carson | 834 | $73,403 | $181,400 | $744 |
| Emerson | 570 | $49,063 | $119,500 | $1,034 |
| Hastings | 164 | $84,375 | $90,700 | — |
| Silver City | 504 | $67,250 | $156,800 | $1,188 |
| Treynor | 1,126 | $121,696 | $263,500 | $1,122 |
| Oakland | 1,408 | $81,354 | $160,200 | $878 |
| Malvern | 1,323 | $84,223 | $174,700 | $839 |
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What is the median household income in Henderson, IA?
The median household income in Henderson is $54,375, 28% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (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 $77,500, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
Is Henderson, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 25.4%.
What is the median age in Henderson?
The median age in Henderson is 41.3 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Henderson?
The average commute to work in Henderson is 34 minutes; 3.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Henderson?
The unemployment rate in Henderson is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Henderson?
11% 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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