Henderson, NV vs Tempe, AZ
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
Tempe
68.3
#1328 nationally
Tempe leads in walk score (54 vs 30). Tempe leads in average commute (21.5 min vs 26.2 min). Henderson leads in median household income ($83,567 vs $72,022).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Henderson, NV | Tempe, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#826) | 68.3 (#1328) |
| Population | 330,891 | 189,834 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,484 | $465,636 |
| Median Household Income | $83,567 | $72,022 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 21.5 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 54 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 12.9 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+3.5 |
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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D+
68.3 Score
Tempe, AZ
Mid-size Arizona city with community character
Median Home
$465,636
Population
189,834
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
54
Southwest
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