The Town FilesHenderson, Nevada
City in Clark County · population 317,610 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $484,900
- Household income
- $90,138
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 105°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 42.8
Henderson is a city of 317,610 people in Clark County, Nevada. The median home is worth $484,900, above the typical Nevada town ($361,550). It ranks more walkable than 86% of Nevada towns, better for a vacation home than 84% of Nevada towns, more vibrant than 82% of Nevada towns.
How Henderson ranks
Percentile among Nevada towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Nevada towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Henderson is worth $484,900, above the typical Nevada town ($361,550). Homes cost about 5.4 times the median household income of $90,138, which is more affordable than 36% of Nevada towns. Median rent is $1,824 a month. 66.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Henderson | Typical Nevada town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $484,900 | $361,550 |
| Median rent | $1,824 | $1,386 |
| Median household income | $90,138 | $78,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.4× | 4.9× |
| Homeownership | 66.1% | 72.5% |
| Median year built | 2001 | 1989 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.2% | — |
Who lives in Henderson
| People | Henderson | Typical Nevada town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.8 | 44.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.8% | 21.7% |
| Under 18 | 20.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.4% | 19.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.0% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 9.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 14.3% | — |
| Work from home | 17.5% | 9.0% |
| Average commute | 24.3 min | 24.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.7% | 92.1% |
Weather in Henderson
July highs average 104.5°F and January lows 40.5°F. About 4.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Nevada town: 16.7 in). Expect about 137 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 10 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Henderson since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Nevada town. The strongest, an F1, struck on October 14, 1989 about 3.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 11, 1998.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 20, 2013.
Severe weather in Clark County since 1996
Clark County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4523: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3443: Covid-19 |
| July 5, 2013 | Fire | FM-5034: Carpenter 1 Fire |
| July 1, 2010 | Fire | FM-2847: Cathedral Fire |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3243: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Clark County
Clark County had 1,124,772 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,985 a year. Unemployment was 5.4% in 2023; in Henderson itself the ACS puts it at 6.8%.
Public schools in Henderson
56 public schools with 53,940 students, about 22.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty HS | 9-12 | 3,270 | 26.0 |
| Coronado HS | 9-12 | 3,156 | 27.0 |
| Green Valley HS | 9-12 | 2,640 | 24.2 |
| Basic Academy of Int'l Studies HS | 9-12 | 2,514 | 24.6 |
| Foothill HS | 9-12 | 2,362 | 23.9 |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence (charter) | K-12 | 2,299 | 31.1 |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon (charter) | K-12 | 2,183 | 23.5 |
| Sports Leadership and Management Academy (charter) | K-12 | 1,843 | 36.1 |
| Webb Del E MS | 6-8 | 1,640 | 26.0 |
| Coral Academy Cadence (charter) | K-9 | 1,573 | 33.5 |
| White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS | 6-8 | 1,533 | 24.0 |
| Miller Bob MS | 6-8 | 1,449 | 25.4 |
Towns near Henderson
- Whitney, NV6.4 mi · 49,061 people · home $329,000
- Paradise, NV8.1 mi · 191,238 people · home $384,200
- Winchester, NV10.8 mi · 36,403 people · home $302,800
- Enterprise, NV11.2 mi · 221,831 people · home $475,500
- Sunrise Manor, NV11.8 mi · 205,618 people · home $320,000
- Boulder City, NV13.1 mi · 14,885 people · home $435,600
- Spring Valley, NV14.5 mi · 215,597 people · home $433,800
- Nellis AFB, NV16.5 mi · 4,379 people · home —
Henderson questions
Is Henderson, Nevada a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Henderson scores better for retirees than 28% of Nevada towns and quieter than 15%. 20.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.8).
How much does a house cost in Henderson?
The median owner-occupied home in Henderson is valued at $484,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $90,138, so homes cost about 5.4 times income. Median rent is $1,824 a month.
What is the weather like in Henderson?
July highs average 104.5°F and January lows 40.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 4.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Henderson get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Henderson since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on October 14, 1989. The typical Nevada town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)