Another look at downtown Henderson, TX IMG 2975 · Billy Hathorn / CC BY-SA 3.0Revised Henderson, TX sign IMG 2345 · Billy Hathorn / CC BY-SA 3.0FCC-SNOW-1 · John G Cunyus / CC BY-SA 4.0Texas Baptist Institute and Seminary in Henderson IMG 2981 · Billy Hathorn / CC BY-SA 3.0
Henderson is a small city of 13,338 in Texas, with a median household income of $55,263
and a 6.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Henderson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include 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: 88.4
Henderson's overall cost of living index is 88.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Henderson costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Henderson, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$150,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$988
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
64.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,263
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Henderson's violent crime rate is 495.2 per 100,000 residents
— 30% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
495.2 /100k
Property Crime
2667.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Henderson is served primarily by HENDERSON ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Henderson, TX
National Avg
School District
HENDERSON ISD
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Henderson sees average highs of 58.5°F in January
and 93.6°F in July,
with 50.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.6 inches of snow per year.
Henderson's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Henderson roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $150,000 and median rent is $988/month.
Henderson's violent crime rate is 495.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2667.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Henderson are operated by HENDERSON ISD.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 19.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Henderson, TX has a population of 13,338, a median household income of $55,263, and an unemployment rate of 6.3%.
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 58.5°F in January and 93.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.4 inches
with about 0.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Henderson, TX is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 75652, 75654.
The population of Henderson, Texas is 13,338 with a median age of 37.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Henderson: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $150,000, median household income $55,263, crime index 129 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. 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.
