Living in Henderson, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Henderson · Census data 2020–2024
Henderson has 207 residents with a median age of 33.9. The median household income is $61,771 (28% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $118,200, the median rent is $947/month.
Henderson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Henderson at a glance
- Population
- 207
- Median age
- 33.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $61,771State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $118,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $947/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 54.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is Henderson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 72% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the New York median; an average commute of 39 minutes; unemployment of 10.5%; a poverty rate of 15.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Henderson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Henderson the median home value is $118,200, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $947 per month, which is 30.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,375 a month in housing costs.
Henderson median household income
The median household income in Henderson is $61,771 and the income per person is $70,810. 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Henderson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 127
- Owner-occupied
- 54.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.1%
- Vacant
- 28.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.27
Henderson demographics
- Population
- 207
- Median age
- 33.9
- Under 18
- 32.9%
- 65 and older
- 27.1%
- Households
- 91
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 15.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Henderson ›
Education in Henderson
29% of adults 25 and older in Henderson have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Henderson
- Unemployment rate
- 10.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 8.2%
- Drive alone
- 78.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.7%
Henderson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson | 207 | $61,771 | $118,200 | $947 |
| Belleville | 220 | $70,278 | $160,400 | — |
| Sackets Harbor | 1,490 | $77,043 | $234,900 | $1,343 |
| Ellisburg | 150 | $85,625 | $168,800 | $905 |
| Adams | 1,531 | $64,432 | $192,400 | $900 |
| Pierrepont Manor | 425 | $83,324 | — | — |
| Adams Center | 1,075 | $87,727 | $178,100 | — |
| Mannsville | 417 | $83,125 | $175,000 | $1,075 |
| Rodman | 220 | $57,188 | $99,200 | $1,125 |
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What is the median household income in Henderson, NY?
The median household income in Henderson is $61,771, 28% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $118,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Henderson?
The median gross rent in Henderson is $947 per month, about 30.5% of household income.
Is Henderson, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 72% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the New York median; an average commute of 39 minutes; unemployment of 10.5%; a poverty rate of 15.5%.
What is the median age in Henderson?
The median age in Henderson is 33.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Henderson?
The average commute to work in Henderson is 39 minutes; 8.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Henderson?
The unemployment rate in Henderson is 10.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Henderson?
29% 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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