Living in Henderson, Nevada
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Henderson · Census data 2020–2024
Henderson has 332,141 residents with a median age of 42.8. The median household income is $90,138 (15% higher than the Nevada median), the median home value is $484,900, the median rent is $1,824/month.
Henderson at a glance
- Population
- 332,141
- Median age
- 42.8State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $90,138State: $78,260
- Median home value
- $484,900State: $435,400
- Median rent
- $1,824/moState: $1,597
- Homeowners
- 66.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.4%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Henderson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Nevada median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 9%.
Cons: Home values 11% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Henderson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Henderson the median home value is $484,900, 46% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,824 per month, which is 33.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,079 a month in housing costs.
Henderson median household income
The median household income in Henderson is $90,138 and the income per person is $50,228. 9% of residents live below the poverty line (Nevada: 12.4%).
Housing in Henderson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 141,297
- Owner-occupied
- 66.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.9%
- Vacant
- 6.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.49
Henderson demographics
- Population
- 332,141
- Median age
- 42.8
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.8%
- Households
- 132,573
- Foreign-born
- 14.3%
- Veterans
- 9.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Henderson ›
Education in Henderson
37.4% of adults 25 and older in Henderson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nevada: 27.9%), and 14% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Henderson
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 17.5%
- Drive alone
- 71.6%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.7%
Henderson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson | 332,141 | $90,138 | $484,900 | $1,824 |
| Whitney | 47,221 | $67,155 | $329,000 | $1,574 |
| Paradise | 185,913 | $59,190 | $384,200 | $1,372 |
| Winchester | 37,081 | $50,120 | $302,800 | $1,220 |
| Enterprise | 240,464 | $98,462 | $475,500 | $1,934 |
| Sunrise Manor | 200,218 | $58,421 | $320,000 | $1,397 |
| Boulder City | 14,919 | $74,757 | $435,600 | $1,427 |
| Spring Valley | 219,187 | $74,511 | $433,800 | $1,743 |
| Nellis AFB | 5,087 | $68,652 | — | $2,143 |
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What is the median household income in Henderson, NV?
The median household income in Henderson is $90,138, 15% higher than the Nevada median of $78,260 (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 $484,900, compared with $435,400 in Nevada.
How much is rent in Henderson?
The median gross rent in Henderson is $1,824 per month, about 33.4% of household income.
Is Henderson, NV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Nevada median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 9%. Minuses: home values 11% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Henderson?
The median age in Henderson is 42.8 years (Nevada: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Henderson?
The average commute to work in Henderson is 24 minutes; 17.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Henderson?
The unemployment rate in Henderson is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Henderson?
37.4% 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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