Henderson, NV vs Leander, TX
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
Leander
75.8
#416 nationally
Leander leads in median household income ($129,684 vs $83,567). Henderson leads in average commute (26.2 min vs 29.5 min). Henderson leads in walk score (30 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Henderson, NV | Leander, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#826) | 75.8 (#416) |
| Population | 330,891 | 80,067 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,484 | $427,012 |
| Median Household Income | $83,567 | $129,684 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 29.5 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 28 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 1.9 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+39.3 |
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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C
75.8 Score
Leander, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$427,012
Population
80,067
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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