Living in Henderson, NV
Suburb in Nevada
Henderson is a suburb in Nevada, home to about 325,000 people, with 2.2 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, most trips are by car. Life moves at a moderate pace, and homes are mostly houses.
Is Henderson a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Easy flying: LAS is 9 mi away
- Low taxes: no state income tax, 0.53% property tax
- Sunny: more sunshine and clearer skies than most places
- Safe: violent crime is 0.5× the US rate (FBI 2019)
👎 Cons
- Hot summers: highs around 102°F
- Fewer family amenities than most places
Whether it's a good place for you depends on what you value. Take the quiz to see how Henderson ranks against your own priorities.
Key facts
Living in Henderson: common questions
What is the cost of living in Henderson?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $445k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $2,410 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are close to the US average (index 100, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in Henderson?
Nevada has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 0.53% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is Henderson safe?
Violent crime is well below the national rate (0.5× in FBI 2019 data).
What is the weather like in Henderson?
Henderson has mild winters: winter days average around 59°F and summer days around 102°F.
Does Henderson get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is low, mainly from flooding and heat waves: 1 federally declared disaster has hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 1.02 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to Henderson?
The nearest major airport is LAS, about 9 mi away.
How Henderson scores
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