Henderson, NV vs Oswego, IL
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
Oswego
75.2
#488 nationally
Oswego leads in median household income ($112,109 vs $83,567). Henderson leads in walk score (30 vs 24). Henderson leads in average commute (26.2 min vs 31.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Henderson, NV | Oswego, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#826) | 75.2 (#488) |
| Population | 330,891 | 37,074 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,484 | $426,221 |
| Median Household Income | $83,567 | $112,109 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 31.1 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 24 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 0.9 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+1.5 |
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
75.2 Score
Oswego, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$426,221
Population
37,074
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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