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Henderson
  • City in Nevada

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade C
  4. Nightlife
    grade B
  5. Good for Families
    grade B
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade A+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade B+

editorial

Henderson is a city in Nevada with a population of 311,250. Henderson is in Clark County. Living in Henderson offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Henderson there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Henderson and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Henderson are above average.

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About Henderson...
Population
311,250

Home Listings

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$365,900
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,456
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    35%
  • Own
    65%
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Henderson Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    153.2
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    4.1
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    26.7
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    44.8
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    241
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,174.1
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    165.8
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    12%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    20%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    13%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    35%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    24%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6%
    national  11%

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