Henderson, NV vs Newark, 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
Newark
62.4
#1861 nationally
Newark leads in median household income ($159,465 vs $83,567). Newark leads in walk score (57 vs 30). Henderson leads in cost of living index (108 vs 195).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Henderson, NV | Newark, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#826) | 62.4 (#1861) |
| Population | 330,891 | 46,929 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,484 | $1,202,648 |
| Median Household Income | $83,567 | $159,465 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 31.2 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 57 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 10.4 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 195 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+53.6 |
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-
62.4 Score
Newark, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,202,648
Population
46,929
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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