Buckeye, AZ vs Henderson, NV
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Buckeye
69.6
#1182 nationally
Henderson
72.8
#826 nationally
Henderson leads in walk score (30 vs 14). Henderson leads in average commute (26.2 min vs 32.5 min). Buckeye leads in median household income ($94,188 vs $83,567).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buckeye, AZ | Henderson, NV |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1182) | 72.8 (#826) |
| Population | 108,909 | 330,891 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $394,709 | $485,484 |
| Median Household Income | $94,188 | $83,567 |
| Average Commute | 32.5 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 14 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+2.6 |
D+
69.6 Score
Buckeye, AZ
Mid-size Arizona city with community character
Median Home
$394,709
Population
108,909
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
14
Southwest
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C-
72.8 Score
Henderson, NV
Vegas suburb with small-town feel
Median Home
$485,484
Population
330,891
Crime
Very Low
Schools
B
West
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