Living in Henderson, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Henderson · Census data 2020–2024
Henderson has 132 residents with a median age of 37.3. The median household income is $100,938 (about the same as the Maryland median), the median home value is $75,800, the median rent is $1,167/month.
Henderson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Henderson at a glance
- Population
- 132
- Median age
- 37.3State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $100,938State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $75,800State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,167/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 35.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.8%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Henderson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 82% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Maryland median; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
The weather is best in May–June 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 $75,800, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,167 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Henderson median household income
The median household income in Henderson is $100,938 and the income per person is $26,346. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Henderson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 51
- Owner-occupied
- 35.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 64.1%
- Vacant
- 23.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 3.38
Henderson demographics
- Population
- 132
- Median age
- 37.3
- Under 18
- 29.5%
- 65 and older
- 3%
- Households
- 39
- Foreign-born
- 43.2%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Henderson ›
Education in Henderson
3.8% of adults 25 and older in Henderson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Henderson
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 8.2%
- Drive alone
- 55.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 69.2%
Henderson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson | 132 | $100,938 | $75,800 | $1,167 |
| Marydel | 149 | $49,750 | $184,100 | — |
| Goldsboro | 248 | $39,643 | $232,500 | $1,556 |
| Hartly | 199 | $152,813 | $87,200 | — |
| Greensboro | 2,634 | $53,611 | $251,100 | $1,073 |
| Barclay | 225 | $66,875 | $275,000 | $1,650 |
| Sudlersville | 347 | $44,375 | $302,900 | $594 |
| Ridgely | 1,772 | $62,048 | $276,700 | $633 |
| Woodside | 475 | $79,375 | $320,800 | $1,642 |
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What is the median household income in Henderson, MD?
The median household income in Henderson is $100,938, about the same as the Maryland median of $103,678 (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 $75,800, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Henderson?
The median gross rent in Henderson is $1,167 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Henderson, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 82% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Maryland median; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
What is the median age in Henderson?
The median age in Henderson is 37.3 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Henderson?
The average commute to work in Henderson is 18 minutes; 8.2% 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?
3.8% 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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