Henderson, NV vs Ontario, 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
Ontario
63.8
#1740 nationally
Ontario leads in walk score (48 vs 30). Henderson leads in cost of living index (108 vs 143). Henderson leads in average commute (26.2 min vs 31.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Henderson, NV | Ontario, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#826) | 63.8 (#1740) |
| Population | 330,891 | 182,457 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,484 | $671,649 |
| Median Household Income | $83,567 | $78,070 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 48 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 7.5 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 143 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+2.1 |
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
63.8 Score
Ontario, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$671,649
Population
182,457
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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