Production. Magnesium, 1943
Henderson’s story
85 years in pictures
Census counts: 3,643 in 1950, 317,610 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1943 and 3 maps from 1952 on.
- 1941Henderson is settled
HendersonNV
A city of 353,289, settled in 1941. Home to Nevada State University.
4 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Carol M. Highsmith · Public domain
Population
353,289
2025 Census estimate · +11.5% since 2020
Typical home
$478K
−2.3% in a year
Household income
$90K
median
Median age
42.8
years
Jobs based here
105,743
A commuter town
TownGrade
C−
#29 of 42 in NV
What is it like to live in Henderson?
For a city of 353,289, Henderson does unevenly: it grades C−, 29th of 42 graded towns in Nevada. CDC estimates put its residents' health ahead of 69% of the country. The trade-off: the typical home is worth about $478K, 6.3 years of the Las Vegas metro’s $76K median household income. Henderson’s midsummer high is 105°F, against 94°F in Nevada’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns. On hazard risk, just 5 of Nevada’s 66 towns do better. Henderson is home to Nevada State University.
What makes Henderson stand out
Where Henderson beats most towns.
Biggest of 4
| College | Students |
|---|---|
| Nevada State University | 6,043 |
| Roseman University of Health Sciences | 1,359 |
| Touro University Nevada | 1,263 |
Colleges in town
4 colleges
8,666 students on campus
Students are 5% of residents.
OutdoorsA
28.8% conserved land
Biggest place to walk: Whitney Mesa Park, 5.8 mi of trail.
Brandon FlowersFamous people
19 notable people
born in Henderson
Including Brandon Flowers and Danny Musovski.
A growing town
Henderson has grown 37% since 2010
257,729 counted in 2010 and 317,610 in 2020; an estimated 353,289 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 11.5% since 2020, after 23.2% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Henderson grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Nevada), ordered by how far Henderson is from typical.
Cost of livingDOpen →SchoolsCOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 10.7 of 20; 4.3% of households have no car; 1.5% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB+Open →SafetyCOpen →HealthSaint Rose Dominican Hospitals - Rose De Lima 3.2 miles awayB+Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listB+Open →Jobs & incomeBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors29% conserved landAOpen →History19 notable people born hereD−Open →Civic life1.5 library visits per resident; 2.4 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsDOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 52 attractions →Hoover Dam and 45 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Henderson. Close and well known come first.
Big draw16 mi DamHoover Dam
Big draw11 mi Stadium & arenaAllegiant Stadium
Big draw11 mi Stadium & arenaT-Mobile Arena
12 mi LookoutThe STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod
in town LakeLake Las Vegas
11 mi Stadium & arenaMGM Grand Garden ArenaSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Hoover Dam: Christian David, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Allegiant Stadium: Tomás Del Coro, CC BY-SA 2.0 · T-Mobile Arena: Tomás Del Coro from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod: Original uploader was Timjarrett at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Las Vegas: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · MGM Grand Garden Arena: Slargent, CC BY 1.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Henderson: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Henderson, and how to reach them.
PowerNV Energy13.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Henderson water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet8 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Henderson’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Nevada you can register online until 5 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 28 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereClark County Registrar of VotersClark County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2023
ZIP codes89052, 89074, 89015, 8901489052 17% · 89074 16% · 89015 13% · 89014 13%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Henderson.
Henderson carries less natural-hazard risk than most of Nevada (mostly inland flooding) and has more 90° days than nearly all U.S. towns, but it has homes that cost more against local pay than most of Nevada.
OutdoorsA
In Henderson, nearly a quarter of the land is conserved
Henderson’s trail network density is 3.0 miles per square mile. 366 miles of trail wind through 92 parks and preserves. Also worth knowing: the biggest place to walk is Heritage Park, 164 acres with 2.5 miles of trail.
#13for trails in NV
28.8%
conserved · 22,304 of 77,423 acres
366 mi
of trails · 3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Whitney Mesa Park | 5.8 mi | 159 |
| 2. Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve | 3.4 mi | 100 |
| 3. Arroyo Grande Sports Complex | 2.6 mi | 58 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsC
On state tests, Henderson’s schools trail 74% of Nevada districts
Public schools: the Clark County school district. Three of its 70 schools are below, each with the reason it’s listed. 6 public schools serve Henderson, with 6,336 students in all.
26%of NV districts it outscoresCSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webb Del E MSLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 1,684 | A |
| Liberty HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 3,203 | B |
| College of So NV HS SouthTop results in townGrades 11–12 | Grades 11–12 | 157 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NV on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
Most of Henderson’s workers commute out: the town has 0.7 jobs for each of them
Jobs based here grew from 68,534 in 2013 to 105,743.
In Henderson, nearly a quarter of working residents work locally. Employers in Henderson added 37,209 jobs between 2013 and 2023, to 105,743. Only 2 of the 42 Nevada towns we compare have a higher share of workers working from home than Henderson. For Henderson, the median household income is $90,000.
23%work in town
| Henderson | Nevada towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 23% | 16% | 8% |
| Work from home | 18% | 9% | 11% |
| Median household income | $90,000 | $78,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 9% | 11% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Henderson23%
Paradise25%
Las Vegas20%
Enterprise7%
Spring Valley6%
10 mi
median commute distance
105,743
jobs based in Henderson
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 70% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SafetyC
For safety, Henderson earns a C
Reported crimes fell from 7,934 to 6,168 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings.
Within Nevada, it does better than 70% of towns. For Henderson, the rate of reported violence is 2.3 per 1,000 residents.
31%of U.S. towns report more crimeCSafety Grade
| Henderson | Nevada towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 2.3 per 1,000 residents | 3.6 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 14.9 per 1,000 residents | 14.8 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Henderson2.3
Nevada3.8
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Henderson14.9
Nevada20.3
U.S.15.5
31st
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
70th
percentile among NV towns
811
violent crimes reported in 2025
5,357
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HealthB+
For health, Henderson earns a B+
In Henderson, three quarters of adults had a checkup this year, and 13% smoke cigarettes. CDC measures, 32 in all: Henderson beats Nevada on 11 and trails on 1. Henderson: 29% of adults have obesity. Among 42 Nevada towns, just 4 have a lower share of adults who say their health is fair or poor than Henderson.
69%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Henderson | Nevada towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 33% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 75% | 74% | 79% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 16% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 26% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Nevada
11 better20 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Henderson | NV |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 12.7% | 18% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 10.3% | 14.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 8.6% | 7.4% |
Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals - Rose De Lima
3.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
84th
percentile among NV towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
Henderson: mild winters and hot summers
The Las Vegas Mccarran Ap weather station, 9 miles away, records that about 137 days a year reach 90°, more than in 99% of U.S. towns. July afternoons average 105.1°, hotter than in 100% of U.S. towns; January nights average 39.8°.
The January low here is 40°F. It almost never snows.
105°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter40–60°
Spring56–80°
Summer77–103°
Fall58–82°
Dec 15
typical first frost
Jan 20
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
105°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B+
Henderson faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
FEMA rates its natural-hazard risk lower than 88% of Nevada towns, with expected losses of about $308 per resident a year; that rating is what its B+ for hazard risk is built on.
The natural-hazard score from FEMA for Henderson comes to 34 of 100. Since 1980, 33 flood insurance claims have been paid out here. FEMA puts 43% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 38% to heat waves.
34risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHeat wavesWildfire
33
paid flood claims since 1980
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
Young adults are less common in Henderson than in Nevada
37% of adults 25 and older hold at least a bachelor’s degree, against 28% across Nevada. Adults 18 to 34 are 18% of residents (22% statewide). Population is up 12% in Henderson since 2020, to 353,289 by the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. The share of residents in Henderson who are 65 or older: 21%.
42.8median age · NV 39.1
| Henderson | Nevada towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 37% | 22% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 21% | 17% | 18% |
| Median age | 42.8 years | 39.9 years | 40.5 years |
HendersonNevadaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
14%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school23%
Some college24%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s23%
Graduate14%
Women and men · all residents
50.6% women, 49.4% men
About 98 men for every 100 women. Across Nevada, 49.6% of residents are women. Median age: women 42.6, men 43.0.
| Henderson | NV | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.4% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.4% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6% | 8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12.4% | 14.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.7% | 13.9% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.1% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.2% | 12.4% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.9% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.9% | 6.7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6.4% | 12.5% | 10.4% |
| High school | 23.3% | 27.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 24% | 23.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.8% | 8.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 23.4% | 18.1% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 14% | 9.8% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
HousingCost of living grade D
For cost of living, Henderson earns a D
At 6.3 years of the Las Vegas metro’s $76K median household income, the typical home (about $478K) costs more against local pay than in 78% of Nevada towns; that ratio is one input to that grade.
Henderson’s rent at the middle of the market comes in at $1,824 a month. Zillow values the typical Henderson home at about $478,000, down 2.3% in a year, 8% above the Nevada typical home. Homes sold in Henderson spent a median 60 days on the market.
$478KZillow home value
| Henderson | Nevada towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,824 a month | $1,404 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent | 57% | 53% | 48% |
| Households that own their home | 66% | 70% | 73% |
Typical home value
Henderson$478K
Nevada$441K
Market temperature
60
days on market
98.5%
sale-to-list price
−2.3%
value change, 1 year
525
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Henderson
20pages on Henderson
The big questions
SchoolsCBehind 74% of NV districts · 70 schoolsSafetyC2.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB+Better than NV on 11 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingD$478K typical home · down 2.3% in a yearWork & commuteB$90K median household income · 105,743 jobs hereNatural hazardsB+FEMA risk higher than 34% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
8 within 15 miles of the center of Henderson
Nevada State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · HendersonIn town$6,765 in-state tuitionDeVry University-NevadaUniversity or college · Private for-profit · HendersonIn town$17,408 tuitionTouro University NevadaUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · HendersonIn town
About 5 of every 100 Henderson residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Nevada.
College town
Nevada State University calls Henderson home
4 colleges in town.
Nevada State University6,043 students on campus
- Admission
- 87%
- Net price
- $14,068
- Graduate
- 34%
- Admission
- Open
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College Scorecard · IPEDS
Famous people from Henderson
19 notable people were born in Henderson.
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About Henderson
City in Nevada, United States
Henderson is a city in Clark County, Nevada, United States, about 16 miles (26 km) southeast of Las Vegas. It is the 2nd most populous city in Nevada, after Las Vegas, with 317,610 residents as of the 2020 census. The city is part of the Las Vegas Valley metropolitan area. Henderson has an extensive system of outdoor recreation facilities, including over 220 miles (350 km) of trails and 72 parks. Incorporated in 1953, Henderson was originally known for its role in magnesium production during World War II. Since then, it has grown rapidly through the development of master planned communities starting with the large Green Valley neighborhood, redevelopment and reinvestment after the PEPCON di…
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1941
- Area
- 105 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,765 ft
- ZIP code
- 89002, 89009, 89011
- Area code
- 702
Henderson’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Henderson.
EnterpriseParadiseBoulder CityWhitneyHenderson
How the neighbors grade
| Town | NV rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson | #29 | C− | D | C | C | B+ |
| Enterprise | #21 | C | D | — | C | B+ |
| Paradise | #36 | D | C− | — | C | C− |
| Boulder City | #9 | C+ | C | B | C | B |
| Whitney | #33 | D | C | — | C | C− |
Enterprise, Paradise and Whitney report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Henderson with a neighbor →
Questions about Henderson
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Henderson, NV a good place to live?
Henderson grades C− overall, better than 21% of U.S. towns and #29 of 42 in Nevada. It grades B+ for health, C for safety and C for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Henderson, NV safe?
Within Nevada, it does better than 70% of towns.
Is Henderson, NV expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D.
What is Henderson, NV known for?
19 notable people were born here, including Brandon Flowers and Danny Musovski.