Henderson, Nevada
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Henderson.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in Henderson?
Henderson, NV has a MapsToIt housing cost index of 142 (well above the U.S. housing-cost baseline; 100 = U.S. avg). Median home value is about $465,000 and median rent about $1,750, against national ACS medians of $303,400 and $1,348. Median household income is roughly $88,654. Typical commute is 24 minutes; summer highs average 102°F. Violent-offense rates run about 170.9 per 100k (catalog avg 586.6).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 142U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $465,000U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,750U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $88,654U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 5.4%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 24 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 170.9per 100k · avg 586.6
- Summer high
- 102°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Henderson compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 350,039City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $88,654Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year13% above U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 142ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year42% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $465,000City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year53% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,750City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year30% above U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 5.4%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026Near U.S. avg (4.2 pts)U.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 24 minNear U.S. avg (25 min)U.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 3033% below U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 170.9annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)71% below U.S. avgU.S. 586.6 - Property crime rate
- 1748annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)43% below U.S. avgU.S. 3087.9 - Summer high
- 102°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals15.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 41°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals7.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 4.2 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals87% below U.S. avgU.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 339As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals26% above U.S. avgU.S. 268
Population trend
Henderson grew 36.0% from 257,452 in 2010 to 350,039 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Henderson expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Henderson's housing cost index is 142 versus 100 nationally — well above the U.S. housing-cost baseline. That gap is driven mainly by ACS median home values ($465,000 vs $303,400) and rents ($1,750 vs $1,348).
- Housing cost index 142 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $465,000 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,750 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Henderson?
Typical ownership costs center near $465,000, while median gross rent is about $1,750 a month. Against a median household income of $88,654, rent alone is roughly 24% of income on an annualized basis.
- Median home value $465,000
- Median rent $1,750/month
- Median household income $88,654
What is the job market like in Henderson?
County unemployment recently ran 5.4% versus a U.S. rate of 4.2%. Median household income in Henderson is about $88,654 (U.S. $78,538).
- Unemployment 5.4% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $88,654
How long is the typical commute in Henderson?
Average one-way commute time is about 24 minutes, with Walk Score near 30/100. The catalog-city average commute is 25 minutes.
- 24 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 30/100
Is Henderson safer than similar U.S. cities?
Published violent-offense rates are about 170.9 per 100k and property about 1748 per 100k, versus catalog averages of 586.6 and 3087.9. Citywide rates hide large neighborhood differences.
- Violent 170.9 per 100k
- Property 1748 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Henderson?
Normals show summer highs near 102°F, winter lows near 41°F, about 4.2 inches of rain, and roughly 339 sunny days a year.
- Summer high 102°F
- Winter low 41°F
- 4.2 in rain · 339 sunny days
Henderson, Nevada counts about 350,039 residents inside the city limits. Median household income is roughly $88,654, while the ACS housing-cost index sits near 142 — well above the national housing-cost baseline (100 ≈ U.S. average). A typical home near $465,000 and rents around $1,750 frame most shortlists.
Henderson is compact enough that a single wrong neighborhood choice is easy to feel day to day — visit at commute hour before signing. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Henderson with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
Arid basins, gaming/tourism cycles, and fast suburban growth dominate. Summer highs near 102°F make shade, pools, and strong A/C practical necessities. Plan on roughly 24 minutes each way for a typical commute; Walk Score is about 30. Unemployment recently ran near 5.4%, broadly in line with many large U.S. counties. Violent-offense rates near 170.9 per 100k compare favorably with many peer metros, though local blocks still differ.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Henderson city, 1600000US3231900) — As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Clark County, July 2026 — As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019) city offenses known to law enforcement — rates per 100k; CDE API unavailable at enrich time — As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00023169 LAS VEGAS MCCARRAN AP) — As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-09-10