Living in Henderson, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Henderson · Census data 2020–2024
Henderson has 174 residents with a median age of 55.5. The median household income is $34,479 (42% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $96,700, the median rent is $857/month.
Henderson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Henderson at a glance
- Population
- 174
- Median age
- 55.5State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $34,479State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $96,700State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $857/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 72.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.2%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Henderson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 17.9%; a poverty rate of 36.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Henderson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Henderson the median home value is $96,700, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $857 per month, which is 45.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Henderson median household income
The median household income in Henderson is $34,479 and the income per person is $24,402. 36.8% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Henderson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 89
- Owner-occupied
- 72.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.1%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.05
Henderson demographics
- Population
- 174
- Median age
- 55.5
- Under 18
- 17.2%
- 65 and older
- 32.2%
- Households
- 85
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Henderson ›
Education in Henderson
11.2% of adults 25 and older in Henderson have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Henderson
- Unemployment rate
- 17.9%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 61.8%
- Public transit
- 7.3%
- Walk to work
- 14.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.1%
Henderson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson | 174 | $34,479 | $96,700 | $857 |
| Point Pleasant | 3,961 | $37,563 | $118,000 | $624 |
| Gallipolis | 3,130 | $45,417 | $119,900 | $855 |
| Gallipolis Ferry | 731 | $43,750 | $91,900 | — |
| Cheshire | 109 | $55,625 | $97,500 | $781 |
| Bidwell | 904 | $60,417 | $99,700 | — |
| Leon | 252 | $33,750 | — | $914 |
| Apple Grove | 202 | $78,262 | — | — |
| Middleport | 2,167 | $42,118 | $87,700 | $728 |
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What is the median household income in Henderson, WV?
The median household income in Henderson is $34,479, 42% lower than the West Virginia median of $59,608 (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 $96,700, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Henderson?
The median gross rent in Henderson is $857 per month, about 45.6% of household income.
Is Henderson, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 17.9%; a poverty rate of 36.8%.
What is the median age in Henderson?
The median age in Henderson is 55.5 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Henderson?
The average commute to work in Henderson is 17 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Henderson?
The unemployment rate in Henderson is 17.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Henderson?
11.2% 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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