Henderson, Nevada has an overall cost of living index of 98.3, which is 1.7 points below the US average of 100 — making it about average versus most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,824 per month, while the typical home is valued around $484,900. Households earn a median of $90,138 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 20. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$90,138
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,824
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$484,900
Median Home Value
Census ACS
98.3
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,333
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,478
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,735
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,413
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
98.3
Goods
96.8
Rents / Housing
116.1
Services
91.6
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $137,360 |
| Registered Nurse | $102,400 |
| Elementary Teacher | $62,290 |
| Electrician | $72,240 |
| Accountant | $82,310 |
| Plumber | $65,560 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $225,660 |
| Civil Engineer | $108,690 |
| Operations Manager | $124,970 |
| Market Research Analyst | $73,440 |
| Health Services Manager | $124,640 |
| Truck Driver | $58,550 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | $111,990 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
332,141
Latest estimate
Median Age
42.8 yrs
Census ACS
20.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
14
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,555
Per month
Avg Home Value
$393,862
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 89002 | — | $1,714 | $384,200 |
| ZIP 89005 | — | $1,257 | $401,100 |
| ZIP 89011 | — | $1,615 | $406,300 |
| ZIP 89012 | — | $1,786 | $440,700 |
| ZIP 89014 | — | $1,497 | $377,900 |
| ZIP 89015 | — | $1,236 | $348,000 |
| ZIP 89044 | — | $1,890 | $483,400 |
| ZIP 89052 | — | $1,809 | $528,000 |
| ZIP 89054 | — | — | — |
| ZIP 89074 | — | $1,681 | $401,700 |
Showing top 10 of 14 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
49°F
July Avg
93°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.1
poor
Hospitals
5
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
93.3%
Henderson has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 98.3. The US national average is 100, so Henderson is 1.7 points below the national average.
The median gross rent in Henderson is $1,824 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Henderson is $90,138 per year.
The median home value in Henderson is $484,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Henderson has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 20.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Nevada is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
