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Henderson, NV

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Henderson, NV

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 61
Population324,523
Foreign Born4.4%
Population Density2,682people per mi²
Median Age42.5 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

156/100

56% above national average

B-

The Real Cost of Living in Henderson, Nevada

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $28k$53k
Comfortable $90k$133k
Luxury $160k+$248k+
Elite (Top 5%) $197k+$305k+
Affordability Ratio

67%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A-
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean81%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
31
Poor
10
Negative
18

Groceries

3 within 10 miles

8mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

3.6mi

Airport

LAS — Harry Reid International

9.8mi

Post Office

USPS — Las Vegas, NV

16.1mi

Critical Amenities

Golf5Nearest 2.9 mi
Camping20Nearest 10.1 mi
Marina5Nearest 2.7 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 18.2 mi
Gun Range4Nearest 2.5 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C+
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$89k+3.9%
18% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$1.1M
63% above US avg
College Educated
36.8%
5% above US avg
WFH
15.8%
10% above US avg
Homeownership
65.6%
Equal to US avg
Median Home
$465k
65% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B-
Safe

Generally safer than 59% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
17.3
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−5.6%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−1.2%
Homicide
0.02 / 1k Residents57% below state avg
Robbery
0.48 / 1k Residents12% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.44 / 1k Residents45% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−10.0%
Burglary
2.07 / 1k Residents33% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
10.19 / 1k Residents20% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
2.69 / 1k Residents31% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+2Tilts Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Henderson, Nevada
Dem Rep
40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C+
Fair9.6% of income
Property Rights
C
FairIJ Grade C
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (15% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
A+
Fully OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season300 days356 frost-free
Annual Rainfall5.7"
Elevation1,864 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor0.0 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,682/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C-
Weak14 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 229 mi · coast 238 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$812.6M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityHenderson318k people are 0.0 mi away
Nearest Major AirportLAS9.8 mi away
Distance to State Capital339 miCarson City, NV
Nearest Prison0.6 mi6 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-15T23:42:49.000Z

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