Living in Henderson, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Henderson · Census data 2020–2024
Henderson has 13,385 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $61,285 (22% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $173,700, the median rent is $1,007/month.
Henderson at a glance
- Population
- 13,385
- Median age
- 37.1State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $61,285State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $173,700State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,007/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 64.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.5%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Henderson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Henderson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Henderson the median home value is $173,700, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,007 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,368 a month in housing costs.
Henderson median household income
The median household income in Henderson is $61,285 and the income per person is $27,101. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Henderson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,950
- Owner-occupied
- 64.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.2%
- Vacant
- 14.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.54
Henderson demographics
- Population
- 13,385
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 4,227
- Foreign-born
- 6.7%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Henderson ›
Education in Henderson
21.5% of adults 25 and older in Henderson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 9.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Henderson
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.9%
- Drive alone
- 85%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.1%
Henderson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson | 13,385 | $61,285 | $173,700 | $1,007 |
| New London | 1,085 | $63,036 | $150,000 | — |
| Overton | 2,444 | $52,279 | $115,300 | $783 |
| Arp | 1,111 | $72,500 | $106,100 | $1,037 |
| Lake Cherokee | 3,093 | $91,855 | $345,000 | $930 |
| Kilgore | 13,470 | $66,295 | $171,600 | $1,010 |
| Lakeport | 1,170 | $63,646 | $123,800 | $1,263 |
| Mount Enterprise | 357 | $77,083 | $196,400 | $1,083 |
| Troup | 2,338 | $53,457 | $159,400 | $954 |
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What is the median household income in Henderson, TX?
The median household income in Henderson is $61,285, 22% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (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 $173,700, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Henderson?
The median gross rent in Henderson is $1,007 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is Henderson, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
What is the median age in Henderson?
The median age in Henderson is 37.1 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Henderson?
The average commute to work in Henderson is 20 minutes; 3.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Henderson?
The unemployment rate in Henderson is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Henderson?
21.5% 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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