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Henderson.
About
Life in Henderson
Life in Henderson hits a sweet spot that explains why the city has grown over 23% in the last decade—it's a genuinely livable suburban community with real economic backbone, not just spillover from Las Vegas. The median household income sits around $90,138, and about two-thirds of residents own their homes, which speaks to a demographic that's chosen stability; you'll find plenty of established neighborhoods like Green Valley, Anthem, and MacDonald Ranch alongside newer master-planned communities, each with distinct character. The job market is surprisingly diverse for a desert city—Google, Amazon, TIMET, and Haas Automation all have major operations here, alongside logistics and manufacturing sectors that actually pay well, plus city government jobs and healthcare through Dignity Health's two campuses; this isn't an economy that lives or dies on tourism.
Henderson at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Foreign-Born
14.3%
Broadband Internet
94.7%
of households
Population Growth
+11.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.3% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in Henderson: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Henderson, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (19.8%), and 9.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.8%
of residents
65 and Older
20.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.7%
of households
Married Couples
48.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.49
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 14% above NV average
Rent, home values, and income in Henderson
In Henderson, rent runs 14% above the NV average, and home values are 11% above the NV average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,520
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
66.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2001
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $478,064 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NV
Unemployment in Henderson and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Henderson is close to the NV average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Henderson Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV metro area
Commute24.3 min avg
How Henderson residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Henderson, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 66% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Boulder City Municipal Airport (BLD)
Regional airport · few flights54k passengers boarded in 2025
- 10 mi
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
Major hub26.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 32% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Henderson runs 32% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
225.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,502.4
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Henderson Police Department
Natural DisastersHeat most common — 52 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Clark County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Clark County, which includes Henderson, the most common type is heat, with 52 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 52 | Heat | $1.2M |
| 2024 | 50 | High Wind | $139,000 |
| 2023 | 58 | High Wind | $25.9M |
| 2022 | 65 | High Wind | $350,000 |
| 2021 | 45 | Excessive Heat | $1.7M |
| 2020 | 25 | Excessive Heat | $218,000 |
| 2019 | 57 | Heat | $115,000 |
| 2018 | 65 | Heat | $4.0M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
37 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Clark County, county-wide
Air Quality61 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Clark County, which includes Henderson, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
61
Good Days
113
per year
Moderate Days
226
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Clark County, county-wide
Climate102°F summers, 41°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Henderson has hot summers (avg high 102°F) and mild winters (avg low 41°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/58°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
102°/79°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
81°/60°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/41°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
6.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
137
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
10
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
26
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 41°F | 0.56" |
| Feb | 63°F | 44°F | 0.80" |
| Mar | 71°F | 51°F | 0.42" |
| Apr | 79°F | 57°F | 0.20" |
| May | 89°F | 66°F | 0.07" |
| Jun | 99°F | 76°F | 0.04" |
| Jul | 105°F | 82°F | 0.38" |
| Aug | 103°F | 81°F | 0.32" |
| Sep | 95°F | 72°F | 0.32" |
| Oct | 81°F | 60°F | 0.32" |
| Nov | 67°F | 47°F | 0.30" |
| Dec | 57°F | 40°F | 0.45" |
Healthcare5 hospitals, avg 2.5/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Henderson
Henderson has 5 hospitals, averaging 2.5 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
5
within city limits
Uninsured
6.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.5 / 5
Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals - Siena Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Henderson Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals - Rose De Lima
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
West Henderson Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Harmon Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 8.8 mi away · Las Vegas
Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, Llc
Psychiatric · 10.5 mi away · Las Vegas
Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.6 mi away · Las Vegas
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education22.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Henderson
Henderson's student/teacher ratio is 22.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 37.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
60
within city limits
Private Schools
11
within city limits
College Degree Rate
37.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Henderson
Public · 4-year · 3,762 students · in-state tuition $7,290 · 42% graduate · median earnings $58,648 (10 yrs after entry)
Roseman University of Health Sciences
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 536 students · 96% graduate · median earnings $108,902 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
9.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 24,622 students · in-state tuition $10,279 · 55% graduate · median earnings $62,536 (10 yrs after entry)
Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas
14.4 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 1,222 students · in-state tuition $24,600 · 34% graduate · median earnings $41,223 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 536 students · in-state tuition $19,073 · 59% graduate · median earnings $39,277 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 396 students · 67% graduate · median earnings $42,597 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument, 31 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Henderson
Henderson has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument (31 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
31 mi awayLake Mead National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
38 mi awayCastle Mountains National Monument
National Monument
50 mi awayMojave National Preserve
National Preserve
67 mi awayGrand Canyon-Parashant National Monument
National Monument
81 mi awayPublic Libraries in Henderson
Paseo Verde Library
280 S Green Valley Pkwy, Henderson
Gibson Library
100 W Lake Mead Pkwy, Henderson
Green Valley Library
2797 N Green Valley Pkwy, Henderson
Heritage Park Library
300 S. Racetrack Road, Henderson
West Henderson Library
3243 Bicentennial Pkwy, Henderson
Cities Near Henderson
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Henderson?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Henderson FAQ
Is Henderson, Nevada affordable?⌄
Henderson's median rent is $1,824/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $90,138/year. Median home value is $484,900.
Is Henderson, Nevada safe?⌄
Henderson's violent crime rate was 225 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1502 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Henderson, Nevada?⌄
Henderson has an unemployment rate of 5.4%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Henderson, Nevada?⌄
The cost of living in Henderson is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,824/month and median household income is $90,138/year. The median home value is $484,900. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Henderson, Nevada?⌄
The average commute in Henderson is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from