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Living in Henderson

For Henderson, 42.7% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026. There were 37 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. The city had 5 schools in 2026. In July 2026, Henderson, a city in the United States, had a population of 13,385.

Last checked 2026-09-1925 sources

Population13,496people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,387EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent885.1EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate4.21%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime3,163offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 99% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean5.29µg/m³country median 7.0 — 25% belowOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

More recorded crime than 84% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 87% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Henderson?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,007 per month, while the median home value was US$173,700 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 64.8%, and the vacancy rate was 14.6% in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Henderson recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet21Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan22Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,007/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent42.7 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)14.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,871 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)951.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent885.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes296 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Henderson a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker53%strong on work, weak on safety · range 45–61%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–65%
Student52%strong on cost, weak on work · range 42–62%
Family54%strong on family, weak on cost · range 45–63%
Retirement54%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 44–64%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

6.6% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 895 of 13,496 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$61,285 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Henderson is 4.2%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income61,285 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband61.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription79.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription7.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet13.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet11.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,387 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)24Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,336 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov23Official
Unemployment rate4.21 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Henderson?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,336 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,600of €2,633 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,633
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €951
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,600
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Henderson Salary needed to live in Henderson

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Henderson. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Henderson. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher83.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools5 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents22.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents37 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations4,153 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Henderson when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesHenderson highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Henderson highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Henderson1,987
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents3,163 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents559.5 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Recorded violent crimes40 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time19.54 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work0.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Destinations from nearest airport1 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights17Official
Nearest airportGGG3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport27 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Henderson. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Henderson.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Henderson is 5.3 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean5.29 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 20249Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 14.72 · Feb 17.06 · Mar 21 · Apr 25 · May 28.67 · Jun 32.39 · Jul 34.22 · Aug 35 · Sep 31.89 · Oct 26.44 · Nov 20.06 · Dec 15.89 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00414081 (HENDERSON)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 2 · Feb 3.72 · Mar 7.39 · Apr 11.39 · May 16.5 · Jun 20.56 · Jul 22.28 · Aug 21.89 · Sep 18.39 · Oct 12.22 · Nov 6.72 · Dec 3.11 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00414081 (HENDERSON)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 8.33 · Feb 10.39 · Mar 14.22 · Apr 18.17 · May 22.56 · Jun 26.44 · Jul 28.22 · Aug 28.44 · Sep 25.11 · Oct 19.33 · Nov 13.39 · Dec 9.5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 104.4 · Feb 104.1 · Mar 117.6 · Apr 111.8 · May 118.6 · Jun 120.9 · Jul 86.11 · Aug 91.95 · Sep 97.03 · Oct 107.2 · Nov 103.1 · Dec 117.6 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading39.7 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean8.67 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,046 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature29.68 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature20.05 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature11.21 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Carrollton ±1.2 °C. Elsewhere: Latina (Italy) ±2.9 °C, Amagasaki (Japan) ±2.9 °C, Daitō (Japan) ±2.9 °C, Habikino (Japan) ±2.9 °C, Higashiosaka (Japan) ±2.9 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 895 is not 3.8% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share3.79 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents895 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density434.5 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population13,496 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program20Official
Population covered by crime statistics13,540 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value173,700 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes64.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate46.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad6.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents2.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents3.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage57.8 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage73.2 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance8.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher21.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available93.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over4,798 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home3.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans76.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Henderson

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Longview as a Henderson alternative in the same region

40 km away, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Residents: 83,236 Longview vs 13,496 Henderson+517%
  • Foreign residents: 6.4% Longview vs 3.8% Henderson+68%
  • Unemployment: 3.1% Longview vs 4.2% Henderson−26%
  • Median gross pay, city: €2,790 Longview vs €2,387 Henderson+17%
  • Nearest airport: 13.0 km Longview vs 27.0 km Henderson−52%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,689 Longview vs 3,163 Henderson−15%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,336 Longview vs €3,336 Hendersonsame level

Plainfield as a Henderson alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1204 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,387 Henderson+102%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 13,496 Henderson+271%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 3,163 Henderson−77%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 3.8% Henderson+61%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 5.3 µg/m³ Henderson+47%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,336 Henderson+21%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 27.0 km Henderson−67%

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Is Henderson part of Longview?

Henderson is in the published commuting zone of Longview; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Longview city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source19

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Henderson?

The median gross salary is 3,336 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Henderson?

The unemployment rate is 4.21 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Henderson?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 5.29 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Henderson?

Police recorded 3,163 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Henderson?

The published population is 13,496 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Henderson?

895 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Henderson a good place to live?

Henderson may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Henderson part of Longview?

Henderson is in the published commuting zone of Longview; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

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  title = {Henderson (Texas), United States: population, rent, salary},
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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  7. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  8. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
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  11. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  13. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
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