Henderson, NV vs New Orleans, LA
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
New Orleans
76.2
#375 nationally
New Orleans leads in walk score (58 vs 30). Henderson leads in median household income ($83,567 vs $51,116). New Orleans leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 26.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Henderson, NV | New Orleans, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#826) | 76.2 (#375) |
| Population | 330,891 | 364,136 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,484 | $245,144 |
| Median Household Income | $83,567 | $51,116 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 58 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 9.9 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+12.9 |
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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C
76.2 Score
New Orleans, LA
Growing Louisiana city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$245,144
Population
364,136
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Southeast
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