Henderson, NV vs South Gate, 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
South Gate
62.6
#1845 nationally
South Gate leads in walk score (70 vs 30). Henderson leads in cost of living index (108 vs 144). Henderson leads in median household income ($83,567 vs $67,188).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Henderson, NV | South Gate, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#826) | 62.6 (#1845) |
| Population | 330,891 | 90,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,484 | $702,198 |
| Median Household Income | $83,567 | $67,188 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 70 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 14.4 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+32.9 |
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-
62.6 Score
South Gate, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$702,198
Population
90,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
70
Pacific
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