Delano, CA 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.
Delano
70.6
#1087 nationally
Henderson
72.8
#826 nationally
Henderson leads in median household income ($83,567 vs $53,639). Delano leads in average commute (20.2 min vs 26.2 min). Delano leads in walk score (35 vs 30).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Delano, CA | Henderson, NV |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1087) | 72.8 (#826) |
| Population | 51,500 | 330,891 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,883 | $485,484 |
| Median Household Income | $53,639 | $83,567 |
| Average Commute | 20.2 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 9.4 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.1 | D+2.6 |
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70.6 Score
Delano, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$335,883
Population
51,500
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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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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