Henderson, NV vs Oakley, 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
Oakley
63.5
#1765 nationally
Henderson leads in average commute (26.2 min vs 43.4 min). Oakley leads in median household income ($120,915 vs $83,567). Henderson leads in cost of living index (108 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Henderson, NV | Oakley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#826) | 63.5 (#1765) |
| Population | 330,891 | 45,761 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,484 | $660,649 |
| Median Household Income | $83,567 | $120,915 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 43.4 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 28 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 4.0 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+38.0 |
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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
63.5 Score
Oakley, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$660,649
Population
45,761
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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