Living in Henderson, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Henderson · Census data 2020–2024
Henderson has 1,049 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $82,500 (8% higher than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $154,800.
Henderson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Henderson at a glance
- Population
- 1,049
- Median age
- 37.7State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $82,500State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $154,800State: $238,600
- Homeowners
- 89.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.5%
- Average commute
- 10 min
Is Henderson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Nebraska median; home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 10 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
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 $154,800, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 36.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,260 a month in housing costs.
Henderson median household income
The median household income in Henderson is $82,500 and the income per person is $34,044. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Henderson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 416
- Owner-occupied
- 89.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.1%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.61
Henderson demographics
- Population
- 1,049
- Median age
- 37.7
- Under 18
- 29.7%
- 65 and older
- 27.6%
- Households
- 386
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Henderson ›
Education in Henderson
32.5% of adults 25 and older in Henderson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 13.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Henderson
- Unemployment rate
- 0.7%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 10 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 1.4%
- Drive alone
- 85.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.5%
Henderson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson | 1,049 | $82,500 | $154,800 | — |
| Bradshaw | 346 | $72,900 | $95,000 | $1,121 |
| Hampton | 653 | $83,529 | $193,200 | $983 |
| McCool Junction | 718 | $118,438 | $149,500 | $910 |
| Grafton | 160 | $71,667 | $95,600 | — |
| Aurora | 4,664 | $77,679 | $233,900 | $764 |
| Sutton | 1,323 | $81,313 | $155,600 | $923 |
| York | 8,141 | $63,265 | $180,900 | $862 |
| Fairmont | 635 | $73,750 | $73,600 | $685 |
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What is the median household income in Henderson, NE?
The median household income in Henderson is $82,500, 8% higher than the Nebraska median of $76,475 (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 $154,800, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
Is Henderson, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Nebraska median; home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 10 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
What is the median age in Henderson?
The median age in Henderson is 37.7 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Henderson?
The average commute to work in Henderson is 10 minutes; 1.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Henderson?
The unemployment rate in Henderson is 0.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Henderson?
32.5% 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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