Henderson, NV vs Irvine, CA
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.
Henderson
72.8
#826 nationally
Irvine
67.2
#1452 nationally
Henderson leads in cost of living index (108 vs 178). Irvine leads in walk score (44 vs 30). Irvine leads in school rating (9.5 vs 6.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Henderson, NV | Irvine, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#826) | 67.2 (#1452) |
| Population | 330,891 | 307,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,484 | $1,517,431 |
| Median Household Income | $83,567 | $116,519 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 44 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | Very Low |
| School Rating | 6.8 | 9.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+2.6 |
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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D+
67.2 Score
Irvine, CA
Master-planned perfection in Southern California
Median Home
$1,517,431
Population
307,670
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Pacific
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