Living in Henderson, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Henderson · Census data 2020–2024
Henderson has 27,852 residents with a median age of 39.9. The median household income is $48,186 (24% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $160,100, the median rent is $771/month.
Henderson at a glance
- Population
- 27,852
- Median age
- 39.9State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $48,186State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $160,100State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $771/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 54.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.4%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Henderson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Kentucky median; a poverty rate of 18.7%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Henderson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Henderson the median home value is $160,100, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $771 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,253 a month in housing costs.
Henderson median household income
The median household income in Henderson is $48,186 and the income per person is $30,750. 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Henderson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,585
- Owner-occupied
- 54.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.9%
- Vacant
- 9.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.18
Henderson demographics
- Population
- 27,852
- Median age
- 39.9
- Under 18
- 21.9%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 12,341
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Henderson ›
Education in Henderson
19.4% of adults 25 and older in Henderson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 6.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Henderson
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6%
- Drive alone
- 74.3%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Henderson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson | 27,852 | $48,186 | $160,100 | $771 |
| Spottsville | 194 | $59,866 | $95,500 | — |
| Corydon | 741 | $56,304 | $131,700 | $732 |
| Evansville | 116,116 | $53,387 | $143,100 | $975 |
| Robards | 483 | $80,250 | $152,100 | $778 |
| Newburgh | 3,395 | $75,135 | $237,600 | $942 |
| Melody Hill | 3,243 | $93,906 | $201,600 | $1,091 |
| Highland | 5,114 | $98,002 | $240,400 | $1,695 |
| Waverly | 403 | $62,188 | $95,000 | $831 |
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What is the median household income in Henderson, KY?
The median household income in Henderson is $48,186, 24% lower than the Kentucky median of $63,726 (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 $160,100, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Henderson?
The median gross rent in Henderson is $771 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is Henderson, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Kentucky median; a poverty rate of 18.7%.
What is the median age in Henderson?
The median age in Henderson is 39.9 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Henderson?
The average commute to work in Henderson is 20 minutes; 6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Henderson?
The unemployment rate in Henderson is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Henderson?
19.4% 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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