Henderson is a small town of 6,326 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $44,077
and a 3.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Henderson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 87.3
Henderson's overall cost of living index is 87.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Henderson costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Henderson, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$116,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$672
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$44,077
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Henderson's violent crime rate is 186.3 per 100,000 residents
— 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
186.3 /100k
Property Crime
590.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Henderson is served primarily by Chester County.
Metric
Henderson, TN
National Avg
School District
Chester County
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Henderson sees average highs of 47.8°F in January
and 88.5°F in July,
with 56.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.7 inches of snow per year.
Henderson's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Henderson roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $116,900 and median rent is $672/month.
Henderson's violent crime rate is 186.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 590.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Henderson are operated by Chester County.
The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
20.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Henderson, TN has a population of 6,326, a median household income of $44,077, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%.
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 47.8°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.8 inches
with about 2.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Henderson, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 38340.
The population of Henderson, Tennessee is 6,326 with a median age of 26.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Henderson: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $116,900, median household income $44,077, crime index 41 (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.
