Living in Henderson, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Henderson · Census data 2020–2024
Henderson has 14,885 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $39,969 (45% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $123,800, the median rent is $848/month.
Henderson at a glance
- Population
- 14,885
- Median age
- 37.7State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $39,969State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $123,800State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $848/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 38.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.5%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Henderson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 9.4%; a poverty rate of 27.3%.
The weather is best in April–May 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 $123,800, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $848 per month, which is 32.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,250 a month in housing costs.
Henderson median household income
The median household income in Henderson is $39,969 and the income per person is $24,277. 27.3% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Henderson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,326
- Owner-occupied
- 38.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 61.1%
- Vacant
- 15.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.34
Henderson demographics
- Population
- 14,885
- Median age
- 37.7
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 18%
- Households
- 6,176
- Foreign-born
- 6.7%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Henderson ›
Education in Henderson
15.5% of adults 25 and older in Henderson have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Henderson
- Unemployment rate
- 9.4%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 75.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.1%
Henderson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson | 14,885 | $39,969 | $123,800 | $848 |
| South Henderson | 981 | $28,558 | — | $932 |
| Oxford | 8,914 | $43,054 | $196,200 | $995 |
| Stovall | 235 | $53,750 | $171,400 | $1,188 |
| Norlina | 1,087 | $27,143 | $94,700 | $747 |
| Warrenton | 772 | $43,750 | $192,000 | $716 |
| Franklinton | 2,645 | $59,464 | $249,100 | $963 |
| Louisburg | 3,263 | $38,036 | $262,500 | $991 |
| Centerville | 202 | $143,523 | $162,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Henderson, NC?
The median household income in Henderson is $39,969, 45% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (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 $123,800, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Henderson?
The median gross rent in Henderson is $848 per month, about 32.4% of household income.
Is Henderson, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 9.4%; a poverty rate of 27.3%.
What is the median age in Henderson?
The median age in Henderson is 37.7 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Henderson?
The average commute to work in Henderson is 21 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Henderson?
The unemployment rate in Henderson is 9.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Henderson?
15.5% 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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