What are the schools like in Henderson, NV?

Henderson is served primarily by Clark County. The district operates 242 elementary schools, 60 middle schools, and 74 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.3:1.

What is the median household income in Henderson?

The median household income in Henderson, NV is $85,311 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.0%.

What is the weather like in Henderson, NV?

Henderson has an average high temperature of 58.5°F in January and 104.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

Henderson, NV Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Henderson, NV affordable or expensive?

Henderson's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Henderson is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $427,900 and the median rent is $1,641 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Henderson, NV?

Henderson has a violent crime rate of 272.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1715.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Henderson, NV a Good Place to Live?

Henderson is a large city of 318,063 in Nevada, with a median household income of $85,311 and a 7.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Henderson stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 103.9

Henderson's overall cost of living index is 103.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Henderson costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Henderson, NV	National Avg
Median Home Value	$427,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,641	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$85,311	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Henderson's violent crime rate is 272.4 per 100,000 residents — 28% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

272.4 /100k

Property Crime

1715.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Henderson is served primarily by Clark County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Henderson, NV	National Avg
School District	Clark County	—
Elementary Schools	242	—
Middle Schools	60	—
High Schools	74	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Henderson sees average highs of 58.5°F in January and 104.5°F in July, with 6.5 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Henderson, NV
Average High — January	58.5°F
Average High — July	104.5°F
Annual Precipitation	6.5"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Henderson, NV	National Avg
Population	318,063	—
Median Age	42.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	66.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.7%	18.9%
Asian	9.3%	6.3%
Under 18	21.4%	22.2%
65 and over	20.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Whitney, NV 6 mi Paradise, NV 8 mi Winchester, NV 10 mi Enterprise, NV 11 mi Sunrise Manor, NV 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Henderson

Henderson, NV is covered by 9 ZIP codes:

89015 89052 89044 89011 89012 89002 89074 89014 89054

Henderson vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henderson, NV affordable or expensive?

Henderson's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Henderson roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $427,900 and median rent is $1,641/month.

What is the crime rate in Henderson, NV?

Henderson's violent crime rate is 272.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1715.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Henderson?

Public schools in Henderson are operated by Clark County. The district has 242 elementary, 60 middle, and 74 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1. 35.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Henderson, NV a good place to live?

Henderson, NV has a population of 318,063, a median household income of $85,311, and an unemployment rate of 7.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Henderson?

Henderson averages 58.5°F in January and 104.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 6.5 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Henderson?

Henderson, NV is covered by 9 ZIP codes: 89015, 89052, 89044, 89011, 89012, 89002, 89074, 89014, 89054.

What is the population of Henderson?

The population of Henderson, Nevada is 318,063 with a median age of 42.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Henderson?

Key numbers for living in Henderson: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $427,900, median household income $85,311, crime index 76 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. 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.