Living in Henderson, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Henderson · Census data 2020–2024
Henderson has 1,853 residents with a median age of 26.7. The median household income is $58,750 (25% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $138,200, the median rent is $839/month.
Henderson at a glance
- Population
- 1,853
- Median age
- 26.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $58,750State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $138,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $839/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 83.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.4%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Henderson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.5%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
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 $138,200, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $839 per month, which is 23.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,197 a month in housing costs.
Henderson median household income
The median household income in Henderson is $58,750 and the income per person is $24,772. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Henderson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 632
- Owner-occupied
- 83.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.5%
- Vacant
- 12%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 3.33
Henderson demographics
- Population
- 1,853
- Median age
- 26.7
- Under 18
- 33.6%
- 65 and older
- 13.3%
- Households
- 556
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Henderson ›
Education in Henderson
6.4% of adults 25 and older in Henderson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 1.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Henderson
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Drive alone
- 60.3%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 4.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 53.8%
Henderson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson | 1,853 | $58,750 | $138,200 | $839 |
| Big Run | 505 | $60,625 | $107,700 | $825 |
| Sykesville | 895 | $45,208 | $91,200 | $674 |
| Troutville | 201 | $82,708 | $90,000 | $738 |
| Gaskill | 700 | $56,917 | $172,200 | $868 |
| Winslow | 2,800 | $67,763 | $144,800 | $539 |
| Bell | 2,108 | $56,731 | $172,600 | $953 |
| McCalmont | 1,167 | $67,375 | $118,700 | $850 |
| Reynoldsville | 2,431 | $52,917 | $95,400 | $633 |
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What is the median household income in Henderson, PA?
The median household income in Henderson is $58,750, 25% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (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 $138,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Henderson?
The median gross rent in Henderson is $839 per month, about 23.1% of household income.
Is Henderson, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.5%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
What is the median age in Henderson?
The median age in Henderson is 26.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Henderson?
The average commute to work in Henderson is 26 minutes; 4.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Henderson?
The unemployment rate in Henderson is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Henderson?
6.4% 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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