Henderson is a small town of 288 in Michigan, with a median household income of $76,750
and a 3.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Henderson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Henderson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Henderson city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.8
Henderson's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Henderson costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Henderson, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$189,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,083
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
85.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$76,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Henderson's violent crime rate is 139.5 per 100,000 residents
— 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
139.5 /100k
Property Crime
346.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Henderson, MI
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Henderson sees average highs of 30.3°F in January
and 81.9°F in July,
with 34.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 38.3 inches of snow per year.
Henderson's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Henderson roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $189,600 and median rent is $1,083/month.
Henderson's violent crime rate is 139.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 346.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Henderson, MI has a population of 288, a median household income of $76,750, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Henderson averages 30.3°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.5 inches
with about 38.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Henderson, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 48841.
The population of Henderson, Michigan is 288 with a median age of 53.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Henderson: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $189,600, median household income $76,750, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Henderson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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