Henderson, NV vs Lathrop, 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
Lathrop
61.6
#1896 nationally
Henderson leads in average commute (26.2 min vs 42.9 min). Henderson leads in cost of living index (108 vs 142). Lathrop leads in median household income ($108,732 vs $83,567).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Henderson, NV | Lathrop, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#826) | 61.6 (#1896) |
| Population | 330,891 | 39,857 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,484 | $632,887 |
| Median Household Income | $83,567 | $108,732 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 42.9 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 29 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 8.3 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+0.9 |
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-
61.6 Score
Lathrop, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$632,887
Population
39,857
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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