Henderson, NV vs Payson, UT
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
Payson
72.9
#812 nationally
Payson leads in average commute (21 min vs 26.2 min). Payson leads in walk score (36 vs 30). Henderson leads in cost of living index (108 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Henderson, NV | Payson, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#826) | 72.9 (#812) |
| Population | 330,891 | 24,054 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,484 | $477,164 |
| Median Household Income | $83,567 | $81,387 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 36 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 3.5 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+39.8 |
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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72.9 Score
Payson, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$477,164
Population
24,054
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
West
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