Henderson, Nevada
Vegas suburb with small-town feel
SafeWise (2025)
#3 Safest Large Cities
U.S. News (2025)
#19 Best Places to Live
WhereAtHome Score
72.8
C-out of 100
Overview
Henderson consistently ranks as one of America's safest cities, offering a more family-friendly alternative to Las Vegas proper. The city provides excellent schools, master-planned communities, and access to Lake Mead recreation. No state income tax and lower crime attract families seeking Vegas metro opportunities.
Key Highlights
- One of America's safest large cities
- No state income tax
- Excellent master-planned communities
- Lake Mead and outdoor recreation access
- Strong schools compared to Las Vegas
- Growing business park development
Key Metrics
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Climate
Summer High
106°F
Winter Low
39°F
Annual Rainfall
5"
Sunny Days
294
Amenities & Infrastructure
80+ Parks
Green spaces and recreation
3 Major Hospitals
Healthcare access
1 Universities
Higher education institutions
Public Transit Available
Bus, rail, or metro service
Major Employers
Score Breakdown
6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.
Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)
How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)
Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)
Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)
Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)
Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)
Location
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Start ComparisonLast Updated: 2026-07-01
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.
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