Living in Henderson, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Henderson · Census data 2020–2024
Henderson has 6,411 residents with a median age of 28.1. The median household income is $45,938 (34% lower than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $147,900, the median rent is $781/month.
Henderson at a glance
- Population
- 6,411
- Median age
- 28.1State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $45,938State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $147,900State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $781/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 58.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Henderson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Tennessee median; a poverty rate of 24.1%.
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 $147,900, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $781 per month, which is 27.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,082 a month in housing costs.
Henderson median household income
The median household income in Henderson is $45,938 and the income per person is $20,397. 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Henderson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,316
- Owner-occupied
- 58.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.9%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.37
Henderson demographics
- Population
- 6,411
- Median age
- 28.1
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 14.4%
- Households
- 2,195
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Henderson ›
Education in Henderson
22.7% of adults 25 and older in Henderson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 8.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Henderson
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.3%
- Drive alone
- 78%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
Henderson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson | 6,411 | $45,938 | $147,900 | $781 |
| Pinson | 565 | $53,984 | $108,200 | — |
| Finger | 669 | $53,750 | $99,700 | $637 |
| Beech Bluff | 437 | $69,034 | $162,100 | — |
| Medon | 201 | $71,250 | $153,100 | — |
| Bethel Springs | 664 | $34,500 | $149,000 | $718 |
| Milledgeville | 299 | $56,042 | $126,600 | $617 |
| Hornsby | 228 | $49,135 | $106,300 | — |
| Toone | 289 | $37,063 | $82,500 | $728 |
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What is the median household income in Henderson, TN?
The median household income in Henderson is $45,938, 34% lower than the Tennessee median of $69,595 (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 $147,900, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Henderson?
The median gross rent in Henderson is $781 per month, about 27.4% of household income.
Is Henderson, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Tennessee median; a poverty rate of 24.1%.
What is the median age in Henderson?
The median age in Henderson is 28.1 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Henderson?
The average commute to work in Henderson is 24 minutes; 9.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Henderson?
The unemployment rate in Henderson is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Henderson?
22.7% 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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